Ilayda

Looking out the window and at the pack garden which is currently in chaos with wolves rushing around trying to prepare for the special day. Figures darting all over like ants trying not to get stomped on. I’m currently holed up in Cynthia’s new Luna room helping her get ready for her ceremony.  Kane is now finally old enough to be Alpha, our parents always joked about us being mates but we never felt anything more than a sibling like bond. A few years ago though, he found his Luna, my best friend. She has a heart of gold but an attitude to match and she's a looker. Her tan skin, brown eyes and chocolate brown hair with a body to kill Cynthia was a catch. Today was the day Kane would take over as Alpha and she would officially become the Luna. My aunt was able to create a potion that could change my eye color and hide my ears and horns. It would also be undetectable, so that only someone with very strong magic could sense that I had taken it. I've been drinking every day for safety. 

“Ila!” I hear her shout. “You gonna keep staring at out in a daze or help me look beautiful”

Turning around and I smile at her. “You don’t need my help for that you, always look stunning. Come on let's get that dress on you.” Walking over, I help her slide into her custom made gown of her own design. It was stunning, the deep blue strapless gown hugged her body perfectly. It has a sheer corset in the middle and a slit right up so you could see her perfectly toned thigh. It trailed behind her and was studded with diamonds making it look like the night sky. Her eyes were painted with a smokey tint with her lips a deep red. Her long straight hair was styled in an updo to show off her exposed neck that carried his mark. I helped her lace up her strappy silver shoes and rotated her to the mirror. “So, what do you think?” smiling at her.

“Ila, it’s perfect. But it’s missing one thing,” She looked at me with a pleading look. “Can you sprinkle pixie dust on me? I know you’re worried but Pixie dust is sold in high ends stores if someone asks I’ll just say it was a gift for me special day, plus yours is the best.”

Pixie dust is something that is exclusive to Fae. It's a rare trait so not all of us can spin it but those who can usually sell it for a pretty penny. Just a sprinkle makes your entire body sparkle. Biting my lip looking at my best friend, the conflict whirls in my head. She’s not wrong mine had a special kind of glow to it and this is her most magical day. I can't ruin it for her.

"Do Ila, she deserves it." My wolf reassures in my head. She's sitting down with her head on her paws. 

“Alright alright,” I relent and see her eyes light up as she squeals in delight. 

“But first we need to get you ready Ila you aren’t even dressed yet!” she exclaims. Grabbing my dress from the rack, she yanks me to the bathroom to do my hair and makeup. “You know I prefer your natural eye color, this one just isn’t you” She frowns down at me. 

Shrugging I remain silent and let her fuss over me until she’s finished, pulling me in front of the mirror I gasp at myself. The pale green aline dress fits like a glove, the sheer off the shoulder sleeves and 3d flowers and butterflies embroidered on it cascade down the skirt. Pulling up the skirt I see my shoes which are light purple and look like flowers trailing up my calves. My hair falls down in waves to my waist and she put just the right amount of makeup on me to give me that natural glow. 

“You look lovely Ila, just like a woodland fairy.” she whispers in my ear.

Smiling at her I say, “ready for the final touch?” Feeling Soni running around in my mind she loves doing this. I rub my fingertips together and raise my hand above our heads before snapping my fingers as white pixie dust rains down over our heads. Cynthia squeals in delight and spins around as the sparkly powder coats our hair and dresses making them shine like diamonds. 

“Thank you thank you thank you!” she gushes and grasps my hands. “Let’s head down, I think I’m already late to my own ceremony.”