[Lucien] After dinner, the plates were cleared away and everyone in the pack turned to look at us. Some of my friends had linked me to make sure I wasn’t being threatened. A Beta’s daughter isn’t much of a threat, but the connections my little mate had were powerful and could be considered quite terrifying. My mother brought out the ceremonial dagger and bowl. They’d come with our pack from France when we emigrated. The blood of every new pack member for centuries had graced the bowl. The blood of every sworn Alpha, Luna, Beta, and Gamma, had dripped and swirled there. Maman took Bellamy’s hand. “You are officially becoming Luna. You are my son’s mate and the mother of my grandchildren. Call me Genevieve or Maman from now on.” “Thank you, Genevieve. I appreciate that more than yo