Tattooed Luna by Mrs Smith

The club was shaking from the bass as we pulled up. I couldn't even remember the last twe were even here. It felt like it had been years. All the paperwork has been sent to the pack instead of the bar and we hired a general manager to over see day to day activities so there wasn't a reason for us to be there. Now that I was here, a little bit of excitement fueledto smile... just a little.

Parking in my designated spot, Alec and Kristen were just barely ahead of us as I turned off the engine. Getting out, I was able to open Penny's door before Kristen jumped in.

"Aren't you so excited!" "Thrilled." I responded. She gavean eye roll and pulled Penny in front of us.

"If we get them drunk enough, they will be passed out in your office and we can relax." Alec muttered. By the glare we received, they heard him.

"I would never do such a thing." I said loudly but rolled my eyes at Alec. He chuckled and grabbed the front door for the girls.

"About time!" Jacob had two beers in his hands. Raising them above his head, he seemed already drunk but I knew better. Jacob was the life of the party, didn't matter if he was drunk or not.

"Double fisting already?" Kristen laughed at Jacob.

"Naw, this is for Sherry. Con." Waving up to follow him, he lead us through the crowd. Everyone here was a wolf. There was half of a dozen packs but this placed was filled.

Coming up to a table they had set up, we sat down. It was a high top but it was directly in front of the dance floor. Almost like they set up a head table at the club. Pulling Penny's chair so she was between my legs, I had my body sideways with my back to the wall.

"Alphas... lunas..." Multiple people cby and bowed in respect and kept going or got on the dance floor. I couldn't heard myself think but Penny was smiling.

"Colt!" Jasper walked up to us.

"Where's Emmy?" Kristen interrupted.

Jasper looked over at Kristen. "In the bathroom. She will be out in a second." Kristen nodded and he looked back over at me. "It's tfor your speech." "Go get'm!" Penny slapped my leg and laughed.

"You can cwith me." I growled and picked her ass up. Moving her with me, we walked up to the D.J. booth. After standing for a minute, the song ended and he handed up the microphone.

"ATTENTION!" Jacob yelled. The room quieted down.

Bringing the mic to my mouth, I had to quickly cup with something to say. "How about those warriors?" I yelled. Instantly, the room erupted in chaos. There was cheering, high fives and even speople whistling in response. Only when they calmed down, did I contintie. "Being part of a pack means we look out for each other. When someone is having a hard time, we help them. When someone accomplished something, we celebrate. This twas different. This time, it wasn't just an attack because we were bigger. They didn't attack us because we have the most land or the biggest guns. No... they attacked us because who your luna is." I had to fight getting visibly emotional. "Penny's blood makes her the strongest wolf on this pland they wanted to steal that from us. They wanted to take human life and create an arm. Everything they tried to do was something we don't stand for. I was given an option. Option one... mail Penny's blood to them and in return, they left us alone." The room erupted in growls and cussing. "Fucking bullshit!" "Coward!" "Asshole!" Raising my hand, they quieted down. "As you can see, I chose option two. I said fuck you and that I would be killing them." More cheers erupted. "The best part, I am being petty enough that I sent the hearts of Vin and Sir Joe back to the mafia as a reminder what happens when you fuck with me." That wasn't common knowledge so there was sgasps, scheers and most applauds. "When someone gauges a pack, their first thought is the alpha. You have a bitch ass alpha, people will attack you. Now, I have backed up everything I have threatened, however, I am a firm believer that an alpha is only as good as his warriors. Yeah, I beat Vin and Joe but I was only able to achieve that because of you. You guys allowedto not only kill them, but save Penny. You saved my children. You saved the future of this pack. You saved humans from being experimented on. You saved. You. Tonight is about victory, yes. Victory is only plausible with warriors who work hard, who are dedicated and who value what it means to be part of a pack. Everyone here did their part. Regardless of how little or how big, we remember everyone. I am beyond proud to stand beside you. Not only as your alpha, but as your leader, and as your comrade. I'll stand by you on the battle field and anywhere else you need. Everyone here has madeproud. I can't thank you enough for helpingbring back our luna." Looking down at Penny, I smiled at her. The cheers beca faded noise as I leaned down and kissed her. I could feel the embarrassment but she didn't turnaway. Only after a few seconds, I pulled away.

The D.J. went to take the microphone back but Penny stopped him. “Can I say something?" "Of course." He said instantly and backed up.

"Good evening." Penny said with more confidence that I expected. This experience really showed her what she is capable of and what it means to be an alpha. She isn't forced to sit behind a desk but can still be a leader. "I have something short to say before I let all you get back to your fun evening." Penny said and paused.