She lay curled up on the lounge, her mates gone. She touched the choker and closed her eyes. Her grandmother’s presence stirred within her, urging her towards her destiny. Sierra felt her mother standing beside her before she even opened her eyes.“We all feel her with us, baby. Can you feel her? She wouldn’t miss your special day. She’s here waiting to see her granddaughter get married,” Mary Ann whispered into her ear as she kissed her forehead.“It’s time isn’t it?” Sierra sat up on the lounge. She looked around the room. “Are the advisers here along with the priests?” Sierra asked as her mom sat next to her.“Yes, everyone is here. Security has gone up to its highest level, and your mates are waiting for you. It’s time for you to dress. You already have something old—the choker. Your Grandmother Shannon has something new for you. Jean and I will give you something borrowed,” Mary Ann stated as she handed her a pair of ruby earrings to go with the choker. Then she passed Sierra a ruby bracelet from Jean.“These are so beautiful,”
