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13. Luna Ceremony pt. 1

Author: Eden Moon
last update Last Updated: 2023-08-16 00:08:34

The day of the Luna ceremony had finally arrived, and from the earliest rays of dawn, the entire pack house and surrounding grounds were alive with an infectious energy that permeated the very air. Pack members, young and old, from near and far, were arriving from all directions, their faces glowing with an anticipation and excitement that was impossible to contain. It was a day of unity, a day that transcended ordinary life and elevated it to something sacred and profound.

Children, the future of the pack, scampered around with boundless enthusiasm, playing and laughing in a world that was all their own.

Among them was young Liam, his eyes wide with wonder and joy as he engaged in a game of "Chase the Alpha" with his friends. His laughter rang clear, a symbol of innocence and happiness that resonated with everyone who heard it.

Adults, too, were caught up in the magic of the day, gathering in groups, sharing stories of past ceremonies, embracing friends they hadn't seen in ages, and
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