A week. It took us a week to prepare everything for Ivy's Luna ceremony. Even Amanda joined with the preparations as they hadn't left yet for their pack. Elena was thrilled that her niece was in the pack as well, and when she found out that Esmeralda was the reason she came into this world, she was beyond grateful. Elena had hugged Esmeralda so tightly that I thought she might crack a rib. Seeing the fierce woman so emotional was a rare moment, but it made sense. Elena was the type to treasure family, and Esmeralda, by extension, had become a crucial part of hers. While the preparations had been chaotic, they were also oddly fun. I never thought I’d enjoy being part of something as grand as a Luna ceremony; I know I am a Beta female, meaning it is in my DNA to protect the Luna and make su