Chapter 8 – Jinxed

MIKE

Night of the ball

I look at my watch for the thousandth time. 2 pm. Attendees have been arriving since the crack of dawn. Alpha’s, Beta’s, and other high-ranking werewolves, along with their entourage of either guards or family members.

Between Jonda and I and my mother and father, we have been greeting the arrivals all morning. It wasn’t protocol to have to greet each arriving party, but it was expected for a ranking member to receive them.

I cast an annoyed look at my father, rolling my eyes. Finally, he gives me the nod indicating I can leave my post to do the important shit. Make sure everything is in place and security knows when and where they are meant to be.

Despite checking, double-checking, and even triple checking. I need to check again. Tomorrow is a big day for Kellen and Tala. Not just for them, but for our kingdom. Tonight, we celebrate, tomorrow we solidify the reign of a new king and queen of werewolves.

I grab Jonda’s hand and pull her from the front of the