LUNA’S SECRET

Luna could never get used to that shrill sound the bell emitted, completely grating on her nerves. she was tempted to steal the old thing and thrash it but she knew better than that, it was like she had barely closed her eyes and it was already morning, every part of her body ached and she wished she still had her wolf for the millionth time she reached out with her mind and met blackness.

Her injury had scabbed over but they were not yet healed, her legs felt swollen from the long hours of standing, grabbing a random Jean this time and a hoodie to dispel the chill, she barely had time to brush her teeth before she was racing to the kitchen, if she was late , she would have to forfeit breakfast and she needed every bit of nutrient she could get, she barely made it in time and her eyes caught her friends and she gave a wan smile which she returned.

Apparently today would be more busy than ever it was Zara's birthday party, she just turned twenty one and every eligible male would be invited even people from other packs, it was a way to strengthen the bond and if there was any chance of finding ones mate it would be at this ceremony, Luna desperately wished it was not true but it was that meant she would lose sleep or go to bed very late more so than usual.

They kitchen would be extremely busy, everyone would be harassed and not only would they be doing the cooking, they also had to serve the meal, no wonder Erica has looked so harassed with her pretty auburn hair out of place, Luna looked at the clock in the mantle piece it was two in the morning, no wonder she felt like shit.

The pack was always so brightly lit she hadn't even realized how early it was, everyone looked unkempt sleepy. The chef began to assign task, there were more bags of potatoes to peel and carrots ,onions the list was endless and they were snapped at, almost in seconds in a bid to get them to hurry up, everyone in the main house were still asleep, only the omega's and patrol were still awake.

This was the first time Luna had truly seen this side of a pack, she had no idea this was how Omega's were treated and she vowed to do something about it if she ever did become royalty, above all they had to be extremely quiet, after the meal preparation, starched white outfits were handed out and they were asked to go look presentable for serving the dishes.

Luna looked around the pack in awe as she hurried to her room , the whole house has been transformed in a matter of hours, the paintings have been touched up, fairy lights were hung up, colorful paintings, the red rugs that looked wonderful with the mansion were rolled out, her home was nothing compared to this place, with a pang she realized her eighteenth birthday had been spent mourning and burying her family, she would never know this kind of love or celebration.

Mentally slapping herself for being pathetic she continued up to her room where she had a quick shower and then put her hair in a bun atop her head, dressed in the white uniform that stopped just above her knees, she hurried back to the kitchen, which was still a flutter of activities, there was a lot of left overs to eat, Luna and they others ate quickly they didn't know when they would find such a sumptuous meal again or even have time to taste anything . 

The ceremony started around ten in the morning, Luna only knew because she heard the sound of music, the sound was soothing such that it wrapped around her soothing the pain, for an instant she allowed herself lean into it, if her family had lived , she would have also had such a ceremony in her honor, if not for those stupid rogues, she didn't know she was crying until Erica crossed over to give her a hug.

The song ended and it was time to begin serving the drinks and dessert , Luna and they others began to file out to the outdoor party, they venue was breathtaking with flowers on the table , the lady of the moment wore a gold dress studded with sequins that glittered as she moved around, above her head sat a golden tiara inlaid with diamonds, she was a vision, all eyes were on her.

The guests were not dressed shabbily either they all had fanciful clothes and all they royalties sat at a special vip table, which we had been instructed to serve first, they all wore different tiaras inlaid with gems of varying colors and canvassed easily amongst themselves, Luna might have stopped and was gaping, until Erica's voice broke her star struck concentration "close your mouth you would catch flies and you better stop gaping and get to work". Those words brought her back to her senses.

Luna began serving the dessert she held in her hand and somehow she spotted him ,Marcus. He was talking animatedly to his seat partner and Luna thought he was the handsome man she had ever lay eyes on, his hair was cut perfectly. He voice was soft and rich as he chuckled at something the beautiful girl sitting by him seemed to be saying.

Zara as always seemed to be the center of attention as several eligible bachelors seemed to be breathing down her neck, the party was not as packed as it would have been due to rogue threat all the married men in each pack stayed back , only the single males and of course the betas and alphas were giving priority, they laughed loudly and drank barely acknowledging the omegas doing the serving. Luna's feet was killing her,She had been standing from morning till evening, all she just wanted to do was lean on something but she knew it was impossible, it would literally get her in trouble.