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**Rati POV: 

Next day **

Finally, everything is finished and we can go home. It seems like we have been here forever. But with the help of our family and friends, we were able to get the social service department running. Which took a lot of work poor October worked all night and day. The school is running at half capacity which is great and by the start of the next school year will be running at full capacity. Michael and James like the hard work October did started calling him by his first name October instead of Orlando his last name. 

The new council members were able to move into their new campus. They actually left yesterday afternoon. Right now, I am beyond tired. My mates have been up and out all night doing goddess knows what. I haven't been able to sleep without them next to me. I have been tired and hungry and noticed some weight gain but in the right places. 

Right now, I am in the bathroom waiting for the stick I peed on to let me know the reason for my tiredness, neediness, and weight gain. The second feels like hours. My heart is pounding in my chest, I am shocked but not surprised. I wrapped the stick in toilet paper and threw it in the garbage far away from my room. Today I am going home and nothing will stop me from falling face first in my bed. 

“Rati baby are you alright?", Michael asked. 

“Yeah, I am just tired I didn’t sleep too well last night. Because my two pillows came to bed late”, I said. 

“We are so sorry baby he had to handle some last minutes of business before we leave. Take a nap on the way back home you will need your energy”, James said as he helped me into the car. 

I did just that on the way to the pack lands, or shall I say the new kingdom capital I went to sleep. Or at least tried to sleep. My mind kept going to the damn stick I peed on earlier. Honestly, when I got to sleep, I felt relaxed very relaxed. I felt someone shaking me and I woke up. 

“Rati baby we are home”, Michael said. 

I looked around and saw that we were indeed home. But home looks different there are royal banners hanging out every window I can see. Standing at the front door are our newly appointed royal guards as well as Storm. I wonder what is she doing here? I looked at my mates and they smiled at me. These two are up to something. 

“Baby, we have worked so hard to get the kingdom where we need it to be. But today is about us” Michael said. 

“Baby, we don’t want to wait. So today we are having our mating ceremony and our coronation. The kingdom is complete and so shall we be”, James said. 

I am lost for words. My mates planned a mating ceremony and a coronation without me even knowing. I wonder how the hell they pulled this off without me finding out. I wonder if Mom knew about this. James opened the car door when we fully stopped. I got out first then Mom, Zavia, and Oro came running to me yelling and screaming. 

“Okay ladies time is of the essence”, Storm announced from the steps. 

We power walked to the door and followed her inside. Instead of walking to my bedroom Storm walked us to the conference room. Inside are dresses, shoes, jewelry, basically everything we need. 

“These are the bridesmaid dresses, maid of honor dress, and matron of honor dress. You all can figure out who is who. But the dresses are made to fit each individual perfectly”, Storm said. 

“But they are white”, mom said. 

“Yes, the white will make her dress pop”, Storm said. 

Mom's dress is white has a flowy train bottom, and has a backless design. Stunning embroidered flowers with lace, a touch of sequin, and an edgy neckline. Damn, I am kind of jealous, I wonder if I can switch my dress. Storm made Zavia d a beautiful gown with long sleeves and a deep v high neckline. The dress has a floral pearl detailing giving it a princess look. The eye-catching open back adds a hint of sexiness. It is perfect for her Oro dress a white high-waist maxi dress that has embroidery of flowers. It's backless with Chris cross straps, with a low zipper.  

“Where is Mōʻīwahine? I have here dressed as well”, Storm said. 

“I'm here my mates just told me about this. Sorry, we had to fly all the way from home”, Mōʻīwahine said out of breath. 

“Here is your dress”, Storm said handing her the dress. 

“Why is it white?” Mōʻīwahine asked. 

“You will see”, Strom said with an eye roll. 

“Can anyone tell me how my brother and James pulled this off without any of us knowing?”, Oro asked. 

“That's the same thing I want to know”, I said. 

Mōʻīwahine dress is a ruffled white dress with stones and lace with a special design having a square cut on its neckline coupled with beautiful ruffles in the sleeves and bottom. The dress looks like an upside-down lily flower. Navita walked and grabbed Mom first to do her hair. We all still have our hair styled the way it was in the old capital. So, she has her work cut out for her And due to time, she has to keep the style in. 

“Okay ladies according to the Alphas we have three hours to get ready”, Storm announced. 

“That's not enough time”, I whine. 

“No worries darlin it will be more than enough. Now here is your dress”, Storm said handing me a bag with my dress inside. 

Storm is the best she created a dress she knew I would love. Just by looking at it, I can tell it cost my mates a hefty penny. The dress is pale blue, it almost looks white. It is a basic feathered lace gown with an illusion bodice. The deep V-neckline makes my breasts look amazing. It is also sleeveless, with an open back. The dress is floor-length, with a trumpet silhouette, and an invisible back zipper. 

“Oh, Rati the dress looks so beautiful on you. Storm you outdid yourself with this dress”, mom said getting emotional. 

“If you think this is nice wait till you see the coronation dress”, Storm said smiling with pride. 

"Can I see it now?", I asked. 

"Nope, you can't see it until it is time", Storm said. 

"You are no fun Storm", I said with a pout. 

" Anyway, ladies, because of the time frame I was given, all of you will have the same shoes. Storm said, showing us the shoes. 

The shoes are open-toe pumps. They are plastic covered in crystals. They look very nice. Then she showed me the jewelry I would be wearing for the ceremony and the coronation. How the hell did my mates get this stuff out of the vault without me knowing? I am going to have to keep an extra eye on them. I thought long and hard about it since they like surprises. I have one of my own to expose to them. 

  It took us two and a half hours to get ready. Nativa did her thing with our hair and make-up. This girl is beyond talented. Everyone looks wonderful in their dresses. Mom was more surprised her dress fit so well since she was pregnant.  

"Damn, Rati, you look amazing", Zavia said with a huge smile. 

"Amazing is not even the word for how she looks. Storm are you sure that is not her coronation dress?", mom asked. 

"You look beguiling Rati", Mōʻīwahine said with a smile. 

“Yup, beguiling is the perfect word for the way you look", Oro said with a smile. 

“Are you ready baby?”, Mom asked. 

“More than ready”, I said with a smile.