Chapter 119: Inauguration
The last of the hospital renovations had finally been finalized. To celebrate the new facility being
completed and up and running to full capacity, Logan had planned an inauguration celebration to honor
Adriana and Serena for the great accomplishments. He had postponed the inauguration celebration for
when all the wolves from the Moonshine battle had recovered and been relocated.
All of Night Sky had come to the inauguration. Logan watched as Serena received praise and
acceptance from the pack members. She was so eloquent and professional Logan felt silly for never
seeing her true worth before. Heâd always respected her and seen her as a strong woman, but now he
saw her as something more. She was the mother of his children, she was the doctor who had saved his
life and countless other lives. It was impossible for him to see her as anything but strong and amazing.
Now that he saw her being adored and complimented by all the pack members, it was obvious how
great of a Luna she would be. The hospital lobby had been decked out for the celebration. That was
where the drinks and refreshments were. Logan was standing close enough to Serena to hear all the
thanks and praise she was getting. Almost everyone in the pack now knew someone or had a loved
one that Serena had helped or saved. âI thought this was a party for the hospitalâ Adriana said, coming
up beside Logan.
âIsnât it?â he asked. Adriana laughed. âEveryone seems more interested in her,â the head doctor said.
âIâm sorry, Adriana, you deserve the same praise and adoration. You managed half the work,â Logan
said. Adriana chuckled and waved off his concerns. âThatâs not what I meant,â she said. âSerena
deserves this. I may be the head doctor, but she was the star out in the campaign hospital. She saved
you, our Alpha, going above and beyond what even I would have done. No offense.â Logan chuckled.
âNone taken,â he said. âI wouldnât expect anyone to do something like that for me, even her.â
âThatâs what makes her so special,â Adriana said. âThings have changed between the two of you. Donât
take her for granted.â âI wonâtâ Logan promised. Adriana smiled and headed off into the crowd. Logan
slowly made his way over to
Serena. As much as he appreciated her, he knew sheâd probably want a break from all the adoration.
âExcuse me, all, I need to steal the guest of honor,â Logan said. He took Serenaâs hand and pulled her
away from her fans. Serena giggled and followed along with him. âThank you,â she said. âFor what?â
Logan asked. âRescuing me from that never ending line of praise,â she said with a laugh. Logan looked
over his shoulder at her and smirked. âI had a feeling you needed a break,â he said. He led Serena into
a corner where they could speak privately for a moment. Where both of them could escape the crowd.
Logan backed Serena into the corner, holding both her hands in his. âWhat are you doing?â she asked,
her cheeks becoming red as she smiled at him. âTaking a moment,â he said. âFor us.â âYouâre kind of
sweet,â she said. Logan gave a one shouldered shrug. âHonestly, I wanted to thank you for everything
youâve done,â he admitted. âI mean, for the hospital, for the pack, for me.â âI do what I have to in order
to save lives,â Serena muttered, looking down. Logan squeezed her hands. âNo, you donât,â Logan
said. âYou always go above and beyond, and I am here because of that. This hospital is functioning like
never before because of you. Moonshine suffered minimal casualties because of you, and that has
helped us establish peaceful relations.â âThat is just who I am,â Serena said. âIt is, and I am sorry that I
didnât fully appreciate it before. I should have been more grateful to you and your tenacity,â he said.
Serena blushed harder. âStop it,â she said. âI canât take so much praise at once.â âYou wonât let it go to
your head, I know that,â Logan said. Serena giggled. âI should get back out there,â she said. âI donât
really want to let you go,â Logan said, pouting slightly. Serena sighed. She stepped closer to Logan,
pressing her body against his. Logan smirked, slipping his arms around her waist. âLogan,â she said
softly. IV. albanolead ruhhina har honk nantly with one of his hands
âI have a hospital to inaugurate,â she teased, whispering close to his ear.
Serena stepped away from him, slipping out of his arms. Logan sighed and shook his head, watching
her walk back into the crowd of guests. She was teasing him now, and he was enjoying every moment
of it. Though, if she kept it up, heâd be looking to move things along faster. When the time came, Logan
gathered the pack together and he addressed them all at once.
âIt is with great honor and pride that I officially present the completely renovated, state of the art
medical facility for the health, wellness, and benefit of the entire pack,â Logan said, waving his arm
around the lobby. The other pack members clapped politely. âIâd like our head of medicine, Adriana, to
say a few words about the reopening of the hospital,â he said. He stepped aside and motioned for
Adriana to come forward. Adriana glared at him, and Logan winked at her. He took a stance beside
Serena and watched the head doctor.
âWelcome, Night Sky, to a new age in medical care,â Adriana said. âNot only have we renovated each
room for the comfort of our pack members and updated the facilities for the best possible care and
recovery, but we have updated all the equipment to ensure that everyone gets what they need.â
There was more polite clapping. âDid you want to get up there and say something?â Logan asked
Serena. She quickly shook her head. âOh, no,â she said. âIâve had enough eyes on me tonight.â
âAlright,â he said. âI think you should say something, though. I mean, this is mostly because of you.â
âLogan, I donât need to say anything.â Serena insisted. âI donât even need them to know most of this
was because of me.â âYou really donât want the recognition?â he asked, amazed and awed by her
humility. âIâve gotten enough, thanks,â she mumbled. âSerena, you care about the pack. You have done
so much for everyone here,â Logan reminded her âAnd they know itâ Serena said. âI donât need to
remind them.â âVery wellâ Logan said. Heâs hoped she would step up and take on the responsibility to
see how she would fare in a leadership role. If their relationship went where he wanted it to go, she
would become Luna. Sheâd have to take the stand sometimes. âI know what youâre doing,â she said
under her breath as Adriana finished her address
and everyone went back to mingling and enjoying their snacks and refreshments. âAnd what is that?â
Logan asked, grabbing finger sandwiches off a nearby platter. He handed one to Serena. She took the
sandwich and nibbled on it lightly. âYou want to know how I would handle being Luna,â she said. Logan
shrugged but nodded.
âIt is a legitimate curiosity,â he said. âI know,â Serena said. âAll you really have to know is I will go above
any beyond for the whole pack and that I am descended from a line of Alphas and Lunas. You know !
could be a good Luna. I should have to prove that at this point.â Logan smirked at her, eating his finger
sandwich in one bite. âYouâre right, I donât need to know more,â he said. Serena rolled her eyes. She
was soon distracted again by more pack members seeking her out directly. Logan stepped away,
letting her have the spotlight again. âThis seems like a nice way to wrap up the conflict with Moonshine
and usher in a new era,â Carson said, walking up beside Logan. âA new beginning with the hospital, a
new beginning for the pack,â Logan said. âAnd a new beginning for you and Serena, I see,â Carson said
with a chuckle. âYea, that was unexpected but welcome,â Logan said. âThatâs alright with you, isnât it?â
Carson laughed and clapped Logan on the shoulder. âSerena and I were only ever friends,â he said.
âMaybe I wanted more, but I can see now that she was preoccupied with someone else.â Logan looked
at his Beta, concerned that it would cause a rift between them. âIâm fine with it, Logan,â Carson
assured. âYou deserve to be happy and so does she. Letâs leave it at that, okay?â âFair enough,â Logan
said. âWe are mates.â âReally?â Carson asked. âThat actually explains a lot.â âYea, it does,â Logan
admitted. âWe are just seeing where things go for now, but I have a good feeling about it.â âThen I do
too,â Carson said. âYou know you have to take her somewhere special for a first date.â âOh, I know,â
Logan agreed. âIâve got just the place. Reservations have been made.â Carson smirked at him. âGood,â
he said. âTreat her right.â Logan nodded and waved as Carson walked off.
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