Seren
"What? No, I already have more clothes in the closet than I've owned my entire life put together!" I blurted out.
Mom scowled. With a frustrated sigh, she muttered, "That damn pack." Then, taking a deep breath to calm herself, she smiled at me. "Seren, my love, you will need to have clothes for a variety of events as both the returned princess and the Luna of this pack. Clothes are armor for us as Lunas and as royalty. They set the tone at a glance. Frequently, the first impression is critical to success in negotiation or just in being taken seriously in a group of peers. I imagine that Kayla also needs a good boost to her wardrobe, as she's your Beta female and will support you at pack functions."
Kayla's eyes widened. "Queen Gwen, I'm sure I've got plenty."
"Nonsense. You two
