My father lived in what was known as the royal house. All the Monarch’s before him have lived in this house. Its very grand, fully staffed with servants, a butler and maids. The land is vast for hunting, and whatever else you felt like doing. A few yards away are other homes for other wolf members. But my fathers is was by far very stunning. Its large cast iron gates feature two wolves howling in the moonlight.

    Once you past that you drive on crushed seashells and they even smell like the ocean. As you come to the front of the house, a large water fountain in the shape of a beautiful woman holding a bowl, or something like that pours water into another bowl. The driveway is set up so you don’t ever have to back up. A large garage is off to the side with large wooden siding and white revolving doors.

    Then there was the house with its western log cabin feel meets new age sleek. A front porch with a swing on each side, was accompanied by large red clay pottery from the native tribes. The large wooden double doors had carvings of wolves in many different styles.

Matias and I get out of the truck and walked up the wooden steps. It opened before we could even touch it, a man dressed in a butlers uniform bow and smiled. Stepping into the main room, it took my breath away. It had been a long time since I last saw this place, and it still made me happy. A crystal chandler with deer antlers hung ever so lightly. The V set ceilings gave the place a bigger feel along with the huge windows that lined the whole top of the house. Two wooden staircases ran down the sides of the room, hallways on either side lead to various other rooms.

    Walking past the stairs lead to the kitchen and dinning area which was just as massive. Father would hold meetings and parties to celebrate births and weddings. He had talked about my wedding as a child, but stopped once I was reviled only to be a half breed. The kitchen was equipped to have at least five cooks at once and a dozen or so waiter/s. It even had a handmade pizza oven, aww pizza. I smiled without realizing it.

    The dinning area was rich with blues and gold’s.  A large rectangle table with a gold running cloth ran the whole length, making it even longer. Mirrors with golden trim were scattered all over the longest wall, while across from it was large bay windows that draped blue curtains. A large deck now was big enough for even the largest pack. There wasn’t any snow here, father lived in Texas, so it was just the right temperature this time of year. There was no need for a pool like Sam’s place, there was a natural spring that housed fresh water.

    Matias was still standing in the main hall when father came down a flight of stairs.
    “Alpha Matias your early” Looking surprised but not unhappy.
    “Yes sir” Bowing his head. Before he could say I was here, I walked around the corner and yelled.
    “Father” He spun around in time to catch me.
    “Luna!” Looking surprised from both having me here and from catching me. “What are you…?”
    “I decided I needed to come.” smiling at him.
    “I see.” He looked worried.

    “I’m not running anymore, we have other problems.” letting him know I was serious about this.
    “You always were a smart girl.” patting my head and hugging me again. He was wearing black slacks and a clean cut maroon button down shirt. His shoes didn’t match anything, being that they were house slippers. Leave it to father to wear comfortable shoes. I giggled thinking he hadn’t changed a bit.

“Well, lets see you to your rooms.” Alpha looked a bit discouraged we were sleeping in separate rooms, but this was my fathers house. My room hadn’t changed since I’d left. Its cream colored walls, still had all my silly posters of bands and wolves. A small desk where I did homework sat in the corner. A queen sized bed with four white posts draped white fish netting, intertwining with ivy. The rug was a hunter green and still looked brand new, floor length mirror with gold trim, in another corner. I had my own bathroom, which was small but it was all mine. White tile for the floor and inside the shower.

    A large bowl for a sink and a round mirror, but the best part about this room was the closet. Opening the sliding double doors and flicking on the light switch. Wall to wall clothes, shoes lined under draws filled with more clothes. I was by far not a girly girl but even I loved this closet. Most of this stuff was given to me by my mother, and at the time I was to young to wear most of it.
    In another room Matias and father would having a conversation.

~Alpha~

    “I thought we agreed not to bring her?” Growling at Matias.
    “Yes sir, I had no choice in the matter” Bowing his head low.
    “Damn it! Errr, I can’t protect her if something goes wrong now, you know what this means!” Raising his head and looking down on him.

    “Yes sir” Nodding.
    “Very well, Donavon is going to have a field day with this.” signing and having a seat in a large blue chair. Matias growled and took up a seat next to him.
    “He wont have her.” cupping his hands together she rubbing his lips to them.
“I hope your right my boy….I hope your right” Getting to his feet and walking out of the room. Staying seated Matias went into deep thought.

~Luna~

A knock at my door brought me out of my closet.
    “Come in” standing just out side the door. Father walked in with a smile, closing the door behind him.
    “Hello Luna” hugging me.
    “Father” hugging him back. We sat on the bed and he brushed my face with his fingers.
    “Is something wrong?” He had that worried father look, when there daughter goes out on her first date.
    “Perhaps.” Dropping his hand. “I worry about you, and I understand your decision to come.” He was going to say but…I just new it.
    “But I can’t protect you when Donavon see’s you.” signing heavily.
    “I know, Its okay. You have protected me enough over the years. Its time I acted like the Monarch’s daughter and not some foolish child.” Looking into my eyes he could see I was telling the truth and had made my mind up. It brought a smile to his face.
    “You are very wise for such a young woman. I am honored to have you for a daughter.” Kissing my hand softly.

    “There will be a meeting soon, is the correct?” watching him put my hand down.
    “Yes, it will be held in the main hall, at noon.” The main hall was another building on the property, it was just like this house only more like one room instead of many.
    “I would like to attend” His eyes widened.
    “But Luna…”
    “Father, its time. I can handle it.” kissing his cheek and getting up. Standing in front of the floor length mirror, before spinning around to look at his wonderful aged face.
    “Its high time they see what a half breed Monarch wolf is really made of.” Grinning as though I had a devilish plan. Which I very much did. Laughing in his usual hearty laugh, I felt his warmth and new he trusted me.
    “Very well, I will leave it to you.” Getting up and patting my head once more. The door closed and I turned back to the mirror, flashing my eyes at myself.
    ~What are you planning?~ I grinned more ~ something that will knock there socks off~

I took a long soak in my tub and went threw the list of things I wanted to do. Slidding out and blow drying my hair half way, before putting it up in curlers. Locking my door, I turned around holding the knob. Laughing and turning on the radio flipping the switch to CD, If I remember correctly I liked number four. Twisting the volume up a good ways I waited for ‘ready or not, by bridgit mendler’ to start playing.

    Dropping the towel on floor, while heading for a long dresser, I grabbed a pair of white lace boy shorts and a lace bra. Walking in the closet to pulling out a few clothes and placing them on the bed. I picked two different pairs of shoes. Singing to the song the whole time. It took me only a few minutes to pick what I wanted to wear. My hair started to feel dry and I check the clock, 10:23am. Walking back into the bathroom and putting the little black bag on the counter. Lining everything for me to see. The song ended turning over to ‘miley cyrus we can't stop’

    Grabbing deep black eyeliner and spreading it on my upper and under eye, going for the blackest massacre I could find. Making my lashes extra long and dark. Blinking a few times before moving on to cover up. A light red liner for my lips followed by a deep cherry lip stick. Smacking my lips together, looking myself over, I added silver and black eye shadow. This gave the green in my eyes an extra push, for good measure I flash my yellow wolf eyes and they looked just as good if not better.

    The Cd flipped again with ‘Demi lavato, heart attack’ .
Taking a deep breath and smiling I waited for her to speak.
~earrings, were missing earrings~ I nodded and walked back to the closet, a line of jewelry was showcased.
~those, right there~ she was looking at the silver hoops. We had good taste. Picking them off the rack and slipping them in. Taking a quick look at the clock 10:57am. Walking back to the bed and picking up my out fit I slipped into it, following with black gladiator snake skin heels. Taking a few steps making sure I wouldn’t kill myself, I felt convenient I would be fine. A few dabs of perfume that made wolves go crazy, and slowly taking out the curlers. The cd flipped one more time, ending on ‘Selena gomez, come & get it’ Clock 11:23am.
    A knock at the door had me pausing the song.
    “Yes?”
    “Were leaving now” Matias called threw the door, he tried to open it.
    “Okay, go without me I’m not ready yet.”
    “Are you sure, I can wait.”
    “No, please go a head.”
There was a long silence before.

    “Very well” His footsteps trailed off and I ran to the window next to my bed. There I could see who was coming and going. He was dressed in normal clothes, but had changed in some what nicer ones. Father and him spoke for a few minutes before getting into the black car and driving away.

~Are you nervous?~ My hands were shaking. ~yes, very~ she didn’t respond right away till I was in front of the mirror.
~ peace of cake, were gunna make them drool~ She was right I looked like I could kill in this outfit, thank you mom. I thought about a necklace, but there was no need to. Grabbing a pair of over sized silver sunglasses, and messing with the last curlers I played with my hair till it flipped just right. Hitting the Cd and walking out the door as it played. One breath at a time and a stead walk, I made my way down the stairs and onto the main floor, where the butler flashed me smile.
    Slipping the sunglasses on and walking threw the door he opened for me, I headed for the black car. We drove down the road passing a few houses and pulling into the main hall. Everyone was already in a line outside the hall. Father looked up as the car came to a stop and the driver opened the door.