While we ate, Trisha informed me about everything I should expect in the coming weeks.
"We need to start your Luna training as soon as possible. And you need to pick a Beta, at least until Blake finds his mate."
"What about my Gamma?"
Trisha sniffed distastfully. "Rick's wife has that spot. Her name is Gina."
I groaned internally. Aloud, I asked, "What is she like?"
"Let's just say her job has consisted of mostly paperwork over the years."
Terrific. I could only imagine how much grief I was going to get from this woman. After all, I had supplanted her daughter. A thought struck me then. "Trisha, what if Gina steps down? That would mean Cassie would be next in line to be my Gamma."
"I know. But you have the right to refuse her."
"I do?"
She nodded. "An Alpha or Luna has the right t
