Alphas and Lunas from all over the world had gathered in the wide courtyard of the old royal mansion. It stood empty for months but in the last few weeks cleaning crews had prepared it for their visitors. Rather than disrupt every pack’s Winter Solstice celebrations, the king and queen opted to move the Royal Solstice Ball to the New Year.
And that wasn’t the only change.
In the past, the Ball had been one night and only the most prestigious alphas were invited. This year, the festivities were stretched out for a week and all alphas and lunas, regardless of pack status, were encouraged to attend. The king and queen would remain in attendance and make themselves available for the duration, but all others were welcome to come and go at their convenience.
The royal mansion was being treat
