Page 84 of Violet Moon
Emmaline gave them both a look.
Parisa smirked, pleased with herself.
“So what was it like?The challenge?”Jo asked, reaching for another tartlet.
Wilma elbowed them.
“It’s fine,” Parisa said to Wilma.“That’s partially what we’re here to celebrate, isn’t it?He fought well, like before, but my victory was decisive this time”
“That means she kicked his ass,” Jo said, sitting back in their chair looking smug on behalf of their Alpha.
Parisa opened her mouth, but Sera spoke first, “Since I was there, I can agree with that.”
“Awesome.I knew everything would be okay.But still, glad it’s over,” Jo said.
“As am I.Time to put that mess behind us and focus on what’s next,” Parisa added.
Emmaline turned towards Parisa with a sly grin.“So what is next for you two?Another date night?A trip somewhere?I’ve got suggestions.”
Sera rolled her eyes with a grin.“You know she was talking about the pack.”
“Yes, but I have things I want to know.The pack will grow and flourish because that’s what we do.What we all need to know is what’s happening with you two next.”She gestured between them with her drink and winked.
Ten other faces turned to look directly at them.
Sera cleared her throat and responded, “That’s for us to know and you all to place bets on, apparently.”
“Don’t worry.There’s plenty more for us to guess.For example —”
Billie interrupted, pointing with her fork.“No way.That’s interfering with the results.”
“Just letting them know won’t impact anything,” Edgar said.
Billie shook her head.“That’s just because you need it to happen sooner.”
He held up his hands.“What can I say?I’m forever a romantic optimist.”
Parisa laughed.“Now I’m curious.What other milestones are you all tracking with us?”
“I don’t think I want to know.”Sera tried to hide her grin.
“That’s for us to know and y’all to figure out naturally without interference.”Billie shot a glance at Edgar.
“I have my ways.”Edgar smirked.
After dinner, away from the carnage of the table, the pack gathered in the living room.Sera stood in the doorway with Parisa.
“We should play Monopoly,” Jo suggested.
“No!”yelled a few packmates in unison.
“Charades?”Emmaline asked the group.
Carina shook her head.“We all know such different movies, books, and shows from all sorts of decades.It never works out.”
The group continued to debate what to do with their night off while Sera tapped her foot, eager to be with her pack.But this time, she wasn’t going to be a part of the fun by herself.
“You should join in,” Sera said under her breath.
