From Rags to Royalty

e. Katherine, the daughter of the Desert Fringe Pack Alpha, was headed to Montana where the Northern Crest pack lie, where her betrothed,

as Alpha and the hope that Katherine would provide a stable influence on Samuel. Katherine had heard many stories of Samuel, none of which were given in good light. He was reckless, cavali

r spirit Lycan was so restless at the idea of marrying someone that wasn't her mate. It had been almost a century since someone other than the royal family could turn into their Lycan form. So it was easy t

be awake at this hour. Katherine had to go through a pack-binding ritual before she was even presented to the pack as their future Luna. It was a painful process her father ha

her into the packhouse while the other unloaded her luggage. Katherine had decided not to bring much as she would prob

boomed through the empty foyer and extended his hand to shake Katherines. He was a

your pack Alpha Clive," Katherine said

cey Wallace opened her arms and embraced Katherine. Trace

a beautiful woman and I'm proud to look even a portion like her." K

e great hall in a few hours, that should gain you a bit of rest beforehand.

over two dozen bedrooms on this floor, specifically for guests and dignitaries, the third floor was for the Alpha's fa

d turned to the left of the staircase. She opened the door, t

t peaking over the horizon. "Your bathroom is just through that door and your closet is through those doors beside the bed. You can make sure of everything in here to your whim. I will come and knock on your door at six forty-five to wake

irly opulent with beautiful tile and gold faucets. 'This is a dignitary's room. Wonder why they gave it to me?' Katherine thought as she turned on the water and after a moment went into the stand-alone shower. To not wet her hair, Katherine had put it in a high bun, though s

been taught that the seat next to the Luna was sacred and was never filled by anyone outside of the counsel. 'Not all packs are the same Katherine' a whispy voice echoed in her mind. Astrea, her Lycan spirit

cey leaned over so that Katherine could hear her

h. I did get some sleep

ot a busy day ahead of us, lots of teaching and w

lped break the ice with those around her when she needed to ask for a dish out of her re

leather chairs in front of it. The corner bank of windows let in the beautiful sunlight where Alpha Clive stood facing outward, palms f

h Katherine, are you ready to be a thri

s,

in the ritual. Trace would you please close the doors, light the candles and draw

s,

pack to another gracefully and we feel that it adds comfor

s,

and we take that responsibility seriously. We know your father stayed to the o

t speaking more forwardl

l stay here to aid you if you need it a

nodded and smil

ow I'm going to lightly drag a knife over both

longer in charge of us.' Astrea interrupted. Katherine refocused, cleared her mind and in that moment she felt the hands of Alpha Clive merge with hers. As he spoke sacred words in an ancient language only learned by the high families of a pack, their blood mixed and a pain struck her heart. Katherine let out a short cry and tried to reach for the pain but Alpha Cl

y opened the curtains, blew out the can

y smiled at her. "You were so brave and handled yourself p

p to her feet. Before she could say anything else the doors to the

beautiful b