Chapter 78: Violet
“Again, I think he was just trying to stay with me. I let him. Of course, I was freaking out the entire time. This hot, Nordic looking god was in my cabin, in my bed. It wasn’t really hard to let him stay.” I Laughed. “When I woke up, he was cuddling me. It felt right. Then he asked me to come over for dinner that night, as a thank you gesture for letting him stay. I wanted to see him again, so I said yes. Long story short, the entire dinner he didn’t tell me I was his mate or Luna. I stayed the night.”
“That’s when you had sex with him.” Tiffany said.
“No.” I shook my head and laughed. “We hung out with Jared and Greta. Had dinner, watched a movie, played games, and just had a good time. I left the next day. I was devastated. I didn’t want to leave but there was really no reason to stay. I didn’t want to be clingy or anything. And I told myself if he asked me to stay I would, but he didn’t. I left and, on the way, home an old friend from the coven found me and showed me my future through a crystal ball.”
“That works?” Teresa chimed in.
“Yes, it’s just a form of scrying. You can use a crystal ball, mirror, really any reflective surface. He told me to look into it and I would know my future. He thought it was so important that he sacrificed himself. He told me he was going to die soon. I was devastated. He was the one that helped me get out of the prison. If it wasn’t for him, I would probably be forcibly married to the shit stain that took over.”
Teresa snorted. “One day you will need to tell us about that.”
“Oh yes. That sounds like a romance novel where you get rescued by a handsome wolf.” Tiffany giggled.
I smiled at them. They were right. It was like a romance novel, and I was the main character.
“What did you see when you scried?” Sarah asked.
I thought back to what was in the crystal ball and smiled. “I saw two children that looked like me and Simon. They were running through this field being chased by Simon. They were laughing and smiling. Then I saw me, and I went up to Simon, hugged and kissed him like I had done it a thousand times. As if it were as easy as breathing.” I paused and laughed. “That’s when Simon busted through my door, checking to see if I was ok. All I could do was look at him and cry. I felt it before I knew it. I felt as if I needed to be with him. But didn’t want to admit it. Ever since then we have been together…all of two days.” I smiled at my audience.
“Wow.” Tiffany sat there staring at me.
Stella sniffled and dabbed her eyes. “I have to get lunch ready.” She stood and walked to the kitchen, still dabbing her eyes.
The other two ladies looked like they were processing the information.
“It really is different when there’s a connection outside of the wolf community. I wouldn’t even think of easing into the whole mated thing.” Sarah said, looking at each of the ladies around the table. “When we know, we both know. It’s not a question, and we can choose to either be with each other or not. I wouldn’t even know what to do if my mate was a human or witch.”
“This is so sweet.” Tiffany said with a dazed look in her eye. “I just love love stories.”
“That’s quite a rollercoaster you have been on the last couple days.” Teresa said with a laugh.
“It really has been, I’m surprised I don’t have whip lash.” I chuckled and the ladies joined in. “Now my story has been told, what’s this thing about a Yule Ball?” I took a sip of my tea. “Simon hasn’t told me about that yet.”
“Oh my god, it’s just great. Every year around Christmas one pack hosts the Yule Ball and it’s the duty of the Luna to plan it. Then the surrounding packs can come enjoy a party and possibly find a mate. Last year, I planned it. This year, you get to plan it.” Tiffany said quickly.
“It’s like a decked-out Christmas party to celebrate another year of peace,” Sarah added.
“That sounds fun.” I said thinking. “Since the Luna is supposed to plan it, what would Simon have done if I didn’t show up?”
“We were going to help him.” Tiffany said with a smile.
“We all volunteered, we come here weekly to discuss pack business and so we could do it while we were here. But now that you are here, you get the pleasure of hosting and planning.” Teresa smiled at me.
“Wow, big task for someone just starting out as Luna.” I bit my lip. “Do you have any pictures of what it should look like to give me an idea?”
“Do we have pictures?” Tiffany scoffed. “I only live to plan parties!” She pulled out her phone and started scrolling. “This was last year.” Tiffany placed the phone on the table for all to see swiping with her finger.
The pictures had hundreds of people mingling in a great hall that had all sorts of lights, garland, wreaths and Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes. The pictures almost glowed.
“You don’t have to have it exactly as any of ours. You can make it your own. But we normally want it Christmas themed and upscale.” Teresa said.
“Does it have to be inside or outside? Or can it be both?” I asked.
“Whatever you like. Just know that it does get chilly around this time of year.” Sarah said.
I thought through a theme and had an idea. “Can I show you what I’m thinking? And we can adjust here and there?”
The ladies looked at each other and nodded, unsure of what I was going to show them.
I stood and looked at the dining hall. There were great doors that led outside to the backyard. We could make the space functional by making it an indoor-outdoor party. We could get heat lamps, or a fireplace. I let the image form in my mind. The color theme was going to be different, but I wanted it to represent Simon and I. “Give me a minute while I create.”
I turned and looked at the hall again. I lifted my hands and let the power emanate from my fingers. I let my powers create the image that formed in my head. Gold, green and purple garland started to drape over the sconces. Lights were dangling from the ceiling. Christmas trees decorated with the same colors graced the end of the hall and led the way outside, squaring off the section. Fairy lights hung from poles outside making a magical space. Fireplaces were strategically placed on each side of the outside space making it feel cozy. Candles were placed on the tables with purple and black tablecloths. Gold plates and goblets were placed in front of each chair.
I held that image in place and looked back at the other Lunas. “What do you think?”
They all stared up at the image in front of them with mouths opened, taking in the scene. Even Stella was astonished, and she knew what I was. They sat there for more than a minute, just looking.
“Wow.” The voice from behind me made my heart skip. I turned around and saw Simon entering with the other Alphas. The other alphas just looked, mouths agape.
“Is that a good wow or a bad wow?” I bit my lip.
His eyes shot to my lips. I stopped biting. “Good wow. It’s a wow that is going to blow the other Yule Balls out of the water.” Tiffany grunted. Simon looked at her. “No offense.” He stepped closer to me and took me into his arms. “This is amazing. A little unconventional, but we are little unconventional.” He leaned down and kissed me.
I pulled away and looked at my handy work. “That’s why I like it. It’s a little different.” I looked at the Lunas. “What do you think?”
“This looks beautiful.” Sarah said the first to recuperate from the shock.
“Yes, this looks really great.” Teresa said.
Tiffany just looked around, with a sour expression on her face. She didn’t say anything. Tristan walked up to her and held her while she sat. “Come on babe, you know this looks good.” He kissed her head. “When it’s your turn again you can make an even better party.”
She perked up at the sound of that. “I can start planning ours now!”
“It’s not for another three years.” Tristan chuckled. Her expression darkened. “But whatever makes you happy.” He kissed her again.
“It looks great Violet.” Tiffany finally said to me.
“Thank you.” I smiled at Simon. “Thank god I’m here or else if you planned it there would only be a keg in the corner and burgers to eat.” I whispered to Simon.
“You underestimate my party planning abilities.” He said against my lips and kissed me again.