#pack dinner

Adam took his seat at the head of the table. He poured himself a glass of red wine as the pack milled about slowly taking their seats. Sipping his wine he watched Riley trudge in and sit next to him, hands folded in her lap. She’d been quiet the past few days. Much to quiet. Beside her Kono took a seat. Adam had so hoped the two would become friends. He still held on to that small glimmer. It could still happen.

As he took another sip Arcas came stumbling in, Derek trudging behind. Arcas sat beside Kono and Derek across from him. It did not go unnoticed that Derek refused to meet anyone’s eyes. Jesse came in next leading Mercy. That came as a surprise. Adam raised his glass to her in a saute as she seated herself across from Jesse.

Cat came in with Ben at her heels. She took one look at Adam and plopped herself into the seat. Quiet. Dimitri came in the opposite door and sat beside Jesse. Adam wasn’t sure if he should be relieved or annoyed, so he nodded to him.

Warren came in last, leading Kyle by the hand. Adam had approved of this. Warren needed to present Kyle to the pack as his intended mate. What better place to start than now? Pulling the char beside Mercy out for Kyle, Warren took his seat across the table from Adam.

Once everyone was seated, Adam rose to his feet. “I’d like to welcome everyone to this Pack Dinner. I know it’s been a while since we had a gathering like this. We are celebrating quiet a few things tonight....” He raised his glass and held it out. “First....I’d like to offer the floor to Warren.”