Chapter 687



"I think it's more than that. I think they are mainly here for you," she told me, making me raise my brows. "We set up an entire stage in the back. We are preparing for a speech. We were hoping that Alpha Landry would say a few words..."

She looked up at Gavin with a hopeful expression, and he nodded.

"Yes," he answered. "I did have an announcement I wanted to make anyway, so this works out well."

He wraps his arm around me again, pulling me close.

Lucy beamed. She already knew that I was pregnant and back with Gavin, but she didn't know I was mated to him. I had my hair down, covering my mark, and Gavin's shirt collar covered his mark.

We spent some time going around and speaking to some of the packmates. I received quite a few hugs, mostly from family and friends. I ate some food, and Gavin made sure that I drank plenty of water, knowing that I needed to take care of my body for the sake of our baby.

"We should get ready for the announcement," Gavin said into my ear, making my cheeks heat.

I nodded as I peeked up at him.

"Okay," I say.

He placed his hand on the small of my back and guided me out the back door. We were greeted by some others as we stepped onto the back patio. Gavin nodded at them but otherwise said nothing as we walked down the steps and towards the stage.

Some workers were still setting things up, but for the most part, there was enough space for everybody in the space, and I grew nervous knowing they were all going to be looking at me and Gavin.

"Hey," Gavin said, his hand coming up to cup my cheek. "Breathe. It's going to be okay. What do you think is going to happen?"

"An uproar," I told him, nibbling on my lower lip. "What if they aren't happy with me being their future Luna?"

"Are you kidding me?" He asked. "They are going to be thrilled. They already know you're a badass and you're mine... that's all that matters."

I felt myself relaxing, and I nodded slowly.

Not long before, the entire outside was filled with everybody. They were all eagerly waiting to get a glimpse of their new Alpha.

Sampson stood on the stage with Lucy by his side; both looked like a dream couple, and I was envious of the connection that they shared. I wondered if Gavin and I would share the same connection, or if we already do.

There was an eruption of applause, making Lucy blush as she clung to

Sampson's side. I clapped as well, proud to see my friend the center of attention.

"Though this party is to welcome us

as your Alpha and Luna, it's also so the Redcliff pack can officially meet the Redmoon pack, and the true mergen can begin," Sampson continued. "It's also to welcome

home a beloved member of the

He paused when the applause erupted even louder, making me blush.

"Before we get into anything else, Alpha Landry would like to say a few words," Sampson announced, stepping aside and joining in on the clapping and cheers.

Lucy grinned at me and gave me a bright smile.

Gavin squeezed my and reassuringly

and was about to step forward, towards the stage,

the

sounde,

but

halted when

the sounds of gunfire were heard in the distance. Everybody grew ghostly quiet, and my stomach turned when I