8-New Beginning's

I groaned as I stirred awake, remined me again why I let Anna get me drunk last night. I'd never drank alcohol before but if this is the consequence, a pounding head ache with hazy memorise of the night before then I think its safe to say that I'll not be much of drinker.

I wince as I open my eyes, quickly shutting them again as the bright light from the sun pours in through the open curtains. I turn around and slowly open my eyes blinking rapidly to clear my vision. I let out a shriek as I see someone lying beside me but quickly calm my racing heart as I recognize the brown haired sleeping beauty as Anna. I look around the room to see its mine, we must have crashed here last night after Anna's bright idea to get drunk. I look at the digital clock on my bead side table to see it's currently 12:48 pm.

I quickly and carefully get out of bed trying my best not to wake Anna from her peaceful slumber. I notice I'm still wearing my black dress from last night, so I go to my closet and grab a pair of black denim shorts and a tank top and jump in the shower.

When I come out Anna's just stirring awake, when she wakes up she sits up with her back leaning on the headboard rubbing her eyes. "What time is it" she asked stretching her arms above her head and yawning, her voice was scratchy from sleeping.

"It's 1:30" I say walking over and sitting in front of her on the bed, "What happened last night".

"I couldn't tell you, everything is so hazy" she said grabbing her forehead causing me to sigh.

"Why don't you go get cleaned up and I'll meet you in an hour" I said getting up and pulling the covers off of Anna.

"Okay, fine" she said getting up and practically dragging herself to the door causing me to chuckle quietly. This caused Anna to turn around and glare at me, causing me to burst into a fit of laughter.

When she was gone I decided to talk to my wolf since I haven't talked to her since I shifted yesterday. 'Hey, you there' I asked.

'I'm always here' she said chuckling.

'Oh, sorry I'm still new to this. I was wondering if we could talk since we never talked much yesterday'.

'Sure, what did you have in mind'.

'Well, I don't know your name'.

'Oh, my names Nimue. And I am aware your names Hannah'. She said causing me to smile sheepishly.

'Do you want to go a run' I asked.

'Oh my god that would be amazing, thanks'.

'Okay', I then made my way to the forest past the training field. As I made my way out people would bow their heads and say Alpha as a sigh of respect, which I would nod my head as a sign of acknowledgement, this made my wolf proud.

When I made it to a large oak tree and I made sure no one was around I put my clothes under the tree and shifted into Nimue.

When I was on all fours everything looked and felt different. I could see further and everything was so clear and vibrant. I could smell everything, like the rain that was caught on the tall branches of the trees and the honey form the bee hives. I could also hear the calls of the mothers to their young and the whistling of the wind in the trees. I felt so alive so, free. 'I don't think I'm ever gonna get used to this' I said to Nimue through our mind link.

'It is something else' she said looking around and started a light jog deeper into the woods. I sent a quick mind link to Anna that I was out a run.

I listened the the pitter patter of Nimue's paws as she she ran through the forest and watched the trees go by in a blur, when we made it to a small creek Nimue stopped to drink, the cool water refreshing her hot body.

'We've been out here for a couple hours maybe we should turn back'. I said to Nimue.

'Okay, I'll start heading back now'.

****

When we get back to where I left my clothes I make sure no one is around before shifting back to human and getting dressed. I then make my way out of the forest and to go look for Anna.

About 15 minutes later I find Anna talking to a pack member near the training grounds. When she sees me she excuses herself and makes her way over to me. "How was your run" she asked smiling widely.

"It was amazing, I don't think I'm ever gonna get used to it" I said smiling. "I was wanting to ask you something" I said getting more serious.

"Okay, what's up" she asked looking confused.

"Well I'm gonna need a new Beta and Grama and I can't think of anyone i would rather be at my side than you" I said looking her dead in the eye. "Would you do me the honour of being my Beta" I asked. Anna's confused expression turned to one of shock.

"Are you serious" she asked.

"Yes deadly" I said, so what will it be".

"Yes! Yes a definite yes thank you so, so much Hannah. You have no idea how much this means to me" she said engulfing me in a bone crushing hug.

"I wouldn't dream of anyone else being by my side other than you Anna" I said hugging her back just as tight. "You've been with me through all of this, from the very beginning. If it wasn't for you I would still be an emotional wreak in bed and the pack would be under attack".

"Hannah I don't know how to repay you I-" she said but I cut her off.

"You don't have to repay me Anna, you deserve this" I said. I'll announce it tonight, now go get ready its 6:30 already I'll announce it at eight".

"Thank you Hannah" she said running off. I smiled watching her so happy made me happy.

'There will be a pack meeting at eight sharp don't be late, It will be in the training grounds' I said through the pack link but quickly cut it off after before i got bombarded with questions.

****

It's currently 7:55 and I'm about to announce Anna as the Beta\ second in command. There is this ritual we have to do because Anna isn't Beta but blood or mate. It is a blood oath in which Anna has to swear to protect the pack with her life.

I walk onto the platform and stand in front of the pack Anna followed close behind me and stood to my left. There is chatter amongst the pack but it quickly upsides as everyone is eager to know what this is all about.

"I'm sure you are all wondering why you are here, but I would appreciate if you refrain from asking questions until the end". There was a moment's silence. "I have decided who the next Beta will be, I have decided to name Anna Mary Canning as Beta of the Crescent Moon pack. As the third ever Alpha female I have decide to follow their path and have a female Beta and Grama by my side". I stopped for a moment to let the new information sink in. "I haven't decided on who my Grama will be yet, so Matt will continue his duties until I do. So with that said lets continue with the blood oath". Matt had come to stand at my right during the speech so I turned to him as he handed me a gold knife, with rubes and crystals engraved in the handle. I then walked over to Anna and stood in front of her so everyone could see the oath. Anna held out her right hand which I took in my left hand.

"In caritate" (to love) I said as I sliced her palm with the gold knife causing blood to pour from her hand. I then handed the knife to Anna which she took in her left hand.

"Pugnare" (to fight) Anna said as she sliced my right palm making blood pour form my hand, Matt then came and took the knife from Anna.

We then looked each other straight in the eye "Praesidio" (to protect) we said in unison as we connected our hands making our blood mix together.

"Do you Anna Marry Canning, promise to care for every pack member as if they were your family" I asked.

"I do" she said.

"Do you promise to protect every pack member with your life" I asked.

"I do" she said.

"Do you promise to inshore each pack members safety to the best of your ability's" I asked.

"I do" she said.

"Then I, Hannah Rose Summer Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, name you Anna Marry Canning Beta of the Crescent Moon Pack with the pack as the witnesses". There was cheers from the pack members as Anna's eyes changed from grey to a fierce glowing gold colour and then after a moment back to grey. We then let go of eachother's hands and broke eye contact and let our wolf's heal out hands, then wiped the blood away with a tissue.

The pack then lined up to say congratulations and to shake our hands.

When I finally got back to my room, I changed into my PJ's and collapsed on my bed. Sleep took me quickly and I slipped into a dream less sleep.