The Goddess Vessel

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day. My eight

inally get my wolf and become a full werewolf. The thought fills me with an uncontainable giddiness, and a wide grin spreads across my face. I wonder what my wolf wi

picture their faces, filled with pride and l

ter of Lucian and Victoria Novastra, the Alpha and Luna of the Moonlight Pack. Not to brag

rather speedily and bounce out. I throw on my favorite sundress-light and flowy, yet elegant-and rush to tame my bedhead in

m the dining room. Mom and Dad must be talking about the preparations for tonight. As I st

asped tightly, her golden eyes clouded with concern. Whatever they're discussing

e always admired. Mom's eyes brighten, and she rises gracefully from her chair

th pride. He opens his arms wide, and I rush into his embrace,

ug, her voice soft and soothing. For a moment, everything fe

to ear. "I can't wait for tonight

s hand resting protectively on my shoulder.

er. "I've been dreaming of this day for as l

ieve my little girl is turning eighteen. Tonight, you'll discover who yo

remony isn't just about getting my wolf; it's about stepping into a new chapter

y, my voice steady despite t

s my shoulder gently. "We never do

m a grown wolf," I said ha

uldn't refute that, not that I minded. I feel so

like tonight will mark the beginning of something

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, I glanced at my parents. Something about their earlier conversation lingered in my

es, "did something happen with the pa

ed just enough for me to notice. Her golden eyes darted to Dad before she turn

ie," she said, her tone soot

ecting, but I wasn't easily fooled. Still, I let it slide-for now.

focus on the day ahead. Tonight was about celebration, not worry.

m a quick smile. "I've got to run. Susan

g into an amused smirk. "Shopping now?

my fault! We've both been busy. I

oom. "Well, you better hurry before all the good dresses are gone.

moved toward the door. "I'll be fine,

ing off to?" Mom called, h

" I replied, pau

e care, darli

you to

deep voice laced with mock hurt as he

g out of me as Mom joined in. "Love you too,

back, I caught a glimpse of my parents standing together in the doorway, their expressions soft a