TristanThe days seemed to pass by both way too quick and not quick enough. My mother was thrilled when I came home with a mate - until my father and I spoke to her alone and told her what was going on. Though she understood, she was still sad. Luckily, Stormie's parents made it in the next day after her father and I sent our warriors off to join the Elite. Sarah spent most of her time with my mother and her mate Aerick's mother- all three of them helping with preparing for the party.Cristella went straight home once we arrived and I hadn't seen her since. I had truly hoped she'd find her mate and settle down - far away from me. We had decided on the best way to make sure all the alphas were here and the invitations had gone out already. They'd all be arriving later this afternoon into tonight and we would have a more formal meeting. I should be thinking about how this is going to play out but all my thoughts are still with Stormie.In our call last night Arkin revealed to us

Stormie Dawn was just breaking on the horizon when I threw myself into the previous alpha's chair, dressed in a large tshirt one of my brother's had thrown me. We'd all had our wounds checked and were anxious to call our dad and let him know we were good. Z walked over to the wet bar and poured us each a drink - me, my brothers and Alpha Fredrick. Our first toast went to those who didn't make it. We'd suffered 26 casualties who were currently being prepared to be sent back to their packs or prepared for burial here. I had thrown Kaden's head in a bag and then in a box to send with my uncle to the Tristan. The rest of the rogues and those from Blood Moon who had founght against us were being piled together on pyres for burning later. My uncle Z had already sent for the rest of his people and they would be here soon to help. He poured another round and this time his toast suprised us all. "To Stormie, Ella, for cementing victory on her 18th birthday. Tales of the white wolf

StormieI slept the entire plane ride there and only woke when Aerick shook me. "Car's here for us. I've already talked to beta Anders, he won't talk," Aerick said helping me unbuckle my belt. I nodded in understanding and dragged myself behind my brother to the car. I dozed in the car too even thought the ride was short. The best thing though was climbing out of the car and into my mother's waiting embrace. She hugged both me and Aerick before quickly ushering us into the castle. The castle was bustling this afternoon as people moved around taking care of last minute things for the celebration tonight. Our mom stopped in front of a door and told Aerick "This is your temporary room as I'm sure once you get cleaned up you'll want to go see your mate. She's currently in the garden with the queen so you have time to clean up before seeing her. I left you some clothes in here and your suit will be delivered to your mate's room in a few hours," she said kissing his check and gri

StormieI was nervous to say the least, but something in me compelled me. I picked out a song the girls had played for me awhile back. It was from a girl group they liked and I fell in love with the song from the minute they played it. When I decided that I was going to sing I knew that this song would be perfect.I was so lucky my mom was on board with this and after helping me get ready went to go speak with the band before getting herself ready. My father would be returning soon to get ready and I was sure my brother and his mate were doing the same. I went over the song in my head and sang a few notes outloud. I loved to sing I just usually did it in my head where the only one to hear was me and my wolf. She was as nervous as I was about the whole mate thing, but I honestly felt that there could be no other man on this planet for me.My mother brought my cloak with her when she came back and told me that she had already sent my father, brother and sister in law ahead to the

StormieMy mate. That was the only comprehensible thought in my mind. Mine. Tristan was mine. They cheered for us but all I could think of was how good he smelled and the feel of his arms around me. At some point I know that he walked me back to where his parents were waiting and mine joined us, my mom and his both crying. My father and Aerick both hugged me, both telling me how proud they were. Soon enough many others came up to where we were seated to offer congradulations. After thanking so many people who I knew I wouldn't remember, Tristan led me out onto the dance floor where he held me close as we danced for a few songs. I felt like I was in dream and I just knew I probably had a goofy grin on my face. Tristan leaned down and whispered in my ear,"I can't wait to get you alone Mate."I laughed in glee hearing those words from his mouth before whispering back "So why are we still here then?"In the next minute we were rushing through the crowd headed back to the castl