Full Moon (Alpha Wolf Academy Book 5) by JJ King

Author:JJ King [King, JJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: King Publishing
Published: 2021-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

“We don’t need any more decorations, Elena,” Rory said. She held the other end of the long garland I was stringing over the fireplace mantle. “The castle is already decorated.”

“It isn’t right,” I muttered, standing back to eye the boughs. With a discerning eye, I adjusted them slightly to the right, then nodded. “Perfect. Now, help me with the slush.”

“Slush?” Rory trailed after me, her eyebrows furrowed deeply. As we entered the kitchen, her eyes went wide. “Holy alcoholic, girl! What exactly are you planning? I thought we were just having a quiet evening.”

I glanced over at the rows of booze I’d laid out next to shot glasses and two litre bottles of Sprite and Pepsi.

“You’ll see,” I practically sang as I reached into the freezer and pulled out a beef bucket.

Rory’s face when I turned and placed the bucket on the counter was priceless.

“It’s not beef,” I said with a laugh, prying the top off the bucket. “It’s slush. Look.”

She glanced inside and her forehead smoothed out. “Alcoholic, I presume?”

“You presume correctly.” I moved it over to the other counter and began stabbing it with a butter knife. “You have to loosen it up.”

Rory grimaced at each stab.

“Here,” I said, passing her the knife. “You finish this.”

I went back to the freezer and pulled out the star of the night. With a grin that would delight the Devil himself, I unwrapped the frozen guest of honor.

“Are you planning to cook that?” Rory asked, adorable in her confused state. “It’s a little late to take it out. Everyone will be here soon.”

I glanced over my shoulder and smiled widely, then shook my head. “No, I’m not cooking it.”

Without a word of explanation for my bizarre behavior, I placed the fish on top of a platter and carried it proudly to the center of the table. Back and forth I went, grabbing shot glasses and a tall bottle of dark rum as the door opened and my mate and friends arrived.

“Hey!” Daniella called out, grinning. “We’re having a party?” She glanced down at her dark jeans and off the shoulder sweater. “You should have told me. I would have dressed up.”

I eyed her couture jeans, high-end ankle boots, and top of the line sweater and just shook my head. “You look great, Dani.”

In contrast, I was wearing black leggings, wool socks pulled up high, and a long tunic with buffalo plaid sleeves and pockets I loved. My hair was in a messy bun that wasn’t even artistically done.

Bash sauntered up and pulled me into his arms. He pressed a kiss to my temple and murmured, “You feeling up for this?”

I twisted to catch his gaze and nodded. “This is exactly what I need right now.”

He watched me for a long moment, searching my eyes for any sign of grief or pain, then grinned. “Okay, then. What are we celebrating?”

“Take a seat everyone,” I announced, stepping out of Bash’s arms.

I heard rumblings of “Is that a fish?” and laughed.

“In Newfoundland, we celebrate Tibb's Eve on December 23rd.

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