Chapter 42

Stormie

I wasn't surprised to see the dresses my mother had picked out. I was actually grateful as she picked several that were skorts - having the shorts show in the front and the dress flowing down the back and almost all of them had no sleeves so I could still wear my gear. Tristan smiled at me when I came out wearing one and joked about getting me different gear sets that could match my outfits. I smiled at him, excited at the prospect. I knew the chances of me needing them were really low and once I was more comfortable in my role I probably wouldn't wear them or at least not all of them at once, but it would take time.

Once we are ready Tristan and I head down and join his parents and his beta for the services to honor the fallen from this pack. Tristan gives a very good speech while I stand by his side and then he asked me if I'd like to say a few words. I was shocked but at the same time I knew this was something I'd need to get used to.

I thought for a few minutes a