A step in the right direction
“Is that what I think it is?” Donna blinked slowly when she laid eyes on the necklace around Star’s neck.
“Depends, what do you think it is?” Star smirked.
“Is that Luna Lockwood’s necklace?” Star grinned and nodded. All morning she received awe-filled, excited looks as she flaunted the necklace for the pack to see.
“When did he give you that?” She reached out to touch it, but her fingers simply hovered as if she were afraid something would happen if she touched it.
Overwhelmed Star blinked slowly as she looked at the thick folder on her lap and once again faced the older women before her. “Is this all for the Luna ceremony?” She asked hesitantly, she was quickly losing hope of having the ceremony done soon. “Oh honey, don’t look so frightened, it’s all the options and things to choose from.” Star sighed heavily and smiled. “We don’t want some elaborate fancy do, just something simple and memorable.” Star supplied and the woman beamed at her. “That can be arranged. Now to start we have to decide on a date and venue.” Mrs. Robin opened the folder to the different options and within a few hours, they had a full to-do list to start executing the planning. “This is so exciting!” Donna squealed when they exited Max’s office. “It’s a little daunting,” Star confessed, the knot in her stomach only got bigger, the more real it became. “You’re going to spend the rest of your life with the man you love, that’s got to be a little more exciting
In sickness and in healthStar’s body jolted from the bed, her legs couldn’t carry her fast enough as she threw herself at the toilet and emptied the content of her stomach, the sun was only just rising, but the restlessness Star felt began in the darkness.“Star, are you okay?” Max rushed up behind her and pulled her red locks into his hand as he tried to steady her figure.“Oh baby, it’s okay. Let it all out.” he soothed, rubbing a hand up and down her back while trying hard to fight off his own gag reflex.“Max!” Star cried and collapsed onto his chest when her body finally found some relief.
Lies and deceitStar fumed all the way home and no matter what Max said, she only grunted in annoyance.“Hey, I heard you were-” Greg was cut off by Star stomping into the house without so much as a look in his direction.“Don’t hold it against her, she’s mad at me and she hasn’t been herself since she got sick.” Star narrowed her eyes but continued her journey away from him.Locking the door behind her, Star curled up into a ball on the bed and let the hurt flow. She felt like a fool for being played by them, all this time she was cautious about the words she used and the stories she told in an effort to protect his secret and he was lying
The perfect dress “Star?” Star heard the faraway voice, “Star?” it took her a moment to register that Mrs. Robin was calling her. “Yes?” She snapped out of it, ignoring the worried look the older women sent her. “Are you sure you are up for this, we can always postpone it?” Star’s eyes widened and she nodded quickly, making her own head spin. “No, we will go ahead, I am fine.” Mrs. Robin looked skeptical but pointed to the three dresses she selected for Star after the specifications she gave her. “I’d like to try them all on and then decide.” With a satisfied nod, she was ushered into the bathroom. “I like the way it fits, but the white is too stark,” Star commented, looking in the floor-length mirror at the first dress. “It looks gorgeous on you, but we’ll put it in the maybe pile,” Donna concluded and ushered her in to try the next one. Star slipped into the dress and pulled up the zipper and without even looking in the mirror she knew she loved it. The soft netting
Surprise Standing in front of the mirror, clad in a matte black tuxedo, Max adjusted the cufflinks on his sleeves which held the initials of his father, how he wished his parents were here to share this day with him and his beautiful Luna.Max’s thoughts were interrupted by the door to the guest room swinging open to reveal a smirking Landon.“Ready, Alpha?” Max rolled his eyes, but couldn’t help the smile on his face.“I was born ready.” Landon chuckled at his arrogance, it wasn’t a display Max made often and Landon had only seen it a handful of times in recent years.
The rainbow after the stormStar and Max walked hand in hand to the meeting grounds where the pack run was set to start, both wore wide smiles which garnered curious looks and happy smiles from everyone they passed.“Lockwood pack.” Max stood on a large rock that marked the starting line to address the pack and held his hand out to help Star on with him, wrapping an arm around her waist to hold her in place. “Today not only marks the start of our journey as Alpha and Luna of the Lockwood pack but there is even more exciting news on the horizon.” Max paused for dramatic effect and Star smiled inwardly.It has been decided that Luna Star will ride on the back of my wolf for the run in the interest of her best health and the safety of our unborn pup.&rdqu
Six months later Future Alpha Lockwood “Breathe through it, Luna.” The nurse coached as yet another contraction hit, they weren’t far apart and she could already feel her body readying to push. “You’re doing so well my love, I am so proud of you my Luna.” Max leaned down to kiss her forehead, wishing he could take away some of the pain. “Max, it hurts.” Star cried, she was trying so hard not to snap at him for getting her into this predicament, but all the practice in the world wasn’t enough to maintain her patience. “I know baby, it will be over soon.” He offered sympathetically. “This is all your fucking fault!” She wailed and Max held back a chuckle. “I know, I’m sorry, I love you.” He stroked her hair softly, pushing the sweaty wisps from her face. “Ten centimeters dilated, the next contraction is going to hit any second now and I’m gonna need you to push when it does, okay Luna?” Star nodded, still cringing with pain as the effects of the contraction subsided. “Al
Eighteen years later Max and Star watched with pride as William and Azaiah Sparred, they were fierce warriors and would someday make an excellent pair of Alpha and Beta, till then, however, they were content trying to get the better of one another. “Give it up Zai, you’ll never beat me.” William laughed cockily as his friend struggled beneath him on the mat. “I. Will. Never. Quit.” He gritted tensely. “Who do they remind you of?” Landon smirked, striding up to them at the edge of the training ground. “I certainly recall you struggling for life beneath me.” Max sniggered, earning him a flat look from Landon.