We pull in and all jump out as soon as our driver puts it in park. I drag Jena out the door and to the elevators. Mina should be here already with Luna Anne and I can’t wait to see Xander and Oscar. I know they were both there when we we found, but I don’t remember much of the interactions now. Wyatt is just behind us laughing.
“Are you in a hurry Midge? You don’t have anyone you want to see do you?”
“Shut up Wyatt.” I stick my tongue out to him. “I haven’t seen them in almost a year. Can this elevator go any faster?”
“Relax Midge, your boys are just as excited to see you.”
“It’s not just them, I haven’t really seen Mina in over a month and Luna Anne. I wasn’t able to have contact with anyone not on the mission.”
The elevator doors ding and I pam out before the crack is big enough for anyone else. I ran straight to Luna Anne’s room and practically barge in the door. The minute I make eye contact with Luna Anne my eyes well up and I run into her waiting arms.
“I missed you sweet girl.” She says into my hair.
“I missed you too. I dodn’t know how much until right now though.”
“How are you, really? We have to sit doen and really talk about your ordeal. And you came back with someone just as impressive I hear.” She looks up over my shoulder and I turn around to see Jena standing in the door looking unsure of where to be.
“Hey, come here, I want to introduce you.” I wave Jena over.
“Sorry, Wyatt sent me in but didn’t follow.”
“That’s because he’s a good warrior and he’s standing guard outside.” Luna Anne laughs. “He also know he will be subjected to all things girl in here and he knows better now.”
“Jena this is Luna Queen Anne. Luna Anne this is Jena the Alpha female from the Black Diamond pack.”
Jena looks down at her feet like she does every time I introduce her as the alpha female of her pack. I don’t know why she is shy about it. I know that she doesn’t think there is a pack for her to go back to and she doesn’t deserve the title because of it, but I disagree. She’s a survivor and a beacon for her pack. She needs to own that title.
“Jena, it’s very noce to meet you. I am so glad our Skylar found you. Let us know any way that we can help in your search for your pack members And I mean anything.” Luna Anne grabs her hand and cups it between her dainty elegant ones and just holds them until Jena finally looks up at her. “You are a part of our pack now too. I really do mean anything you need. Just let us know.” Jena nods her head.
“Midge! Look at you up and around. You need to quite taking such hard blows. Your time with Doc Sylvia and in the hospital is starting to rival our craziest warriors.” Mina steps out of the bathroom and laughs pulling me into a hug.
“OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! I can’t believe you’re here!!” Sierra tackles me and we both hit the floor in a pile of legs and arms. “I thought the guys were going to go apesh*t when heard that you were sent on a mission to collect info about sion Rogue King. They don’t knot that you were captured though I am not going to be the one to drop that bomb on them. I think they would have burnt the packhouse to the ground.”
“Sierra, I missed you too, but can you get off me.” I laugh. “This is both weird and uncomfortable.”
She stands and pulls me up from the ground, wrapping me in a side hug as she leads me to the racks of clothes we get to choose from tonight.
“So, this is what I am thinking. I know Jena is going to be in the background with Nathaniel, but I think you should both be dressed so that if you need to you can blend in with the crowd.” SHe looks at all of us.. “Tena, just let me know if you are uncomfortable with anything, Sky doesn’t enjoy any of this at all and we force her into every fancy outfit we can.” Luna Anne winks at me.
“It should be fine.” Jena mumbles out.
“No really, if there is something you don’t like they won’t be offended. But if you don’t say anything, you may end up in some hideous hot pink leather suit.” Jena’s nose scrunches at the thought. “Uh, really.”
“I don’t have any hot pink right now, but it can be arranged.” Luna Anne laughs as Jena’s face falls more. “That’s what I thought. Just be honest. We have tone to choose from and just because we are making you dress up doesn’t mean that you have to be uncomfortable the whole time.”
Jena nods and we are both dragged forward to start the very long process of hair, make-up and clothing options.
