Chapter 31: Jealousy And Envy

Diana Out of the blue one day, Madam Gertrude suddenly announced that a date for the ceremony had been set. She came into my room with an excited look on her face. "My dear, you're not going to believe it, but Lazarus has chosen a day for the ceremony." "Oh no," I shook my head and brought my hands to my hair, pulling it out slightly. "Oh, calm your nerves, my dear. When did he choose?" I asked, peeking from behind my hands at her. "The next full moon." "Oh no, what? It's like one week away! What am I supposed to do from now till then?" I asked Madam Gertrude. "You could get used to the pack, for one." "Why do you say it like that?" I asked her. She blinked rapidly. "I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean, my dear." "You say it like I need to get used to the pack, almost like I don't know anything about the pack." "Well, my dear, you've lived most of your life behind closed doors, and frankly, your foster parents didn't do much to help in that regard. But you're going to