Chapter 97 Stepping Into The Role

• Nervously, I nodded. Gabby led the way, and as we approached the collection, the noise and pleasure intensified. Faces turned toward us, and I thought to sense the load in their gazes. Among the gang, I noticed Josephine and Eileen standing by way of the corner, their expressions hard and unreadable.
• A hush fell over the room as one of the highest priests improved. He started out presenting me to the percent as their new Luna, reciting incantations and vows binding me and Gabby together in our roles. Josephine and Eileen murmured among themselves, their words misplaced within the reverent silence, but I knew they had been speaking about me.
• The priest finished his ceremonial words and became to me. “Luna Jacqueline, might you want to address your pack?”