Chapter 21 The Party

• group of friends.
• “No, more people will show up,”Logan assured. He was called away and went off to attend to something. “Oh good, you already have food,” Adriana said, coming up beside Serena with her own plate. “I’m glad you’re here.” She walked with Adriana to a nearby backyard bench and sat down to enjoy their burgers together.
• “Don’t mind Holly and her friends,” Adriana said, nodding the circle. “They took refuge here, and it really promotes a deeper bond.” Serena swallowed a half-chewed bite. “Refuge?” she asked. Adriana nodded. “Holly is from Moonshine, the former Alpha’s daughter. Those are other members of Moonshine that made it out,” she explained. “They took refuge here in Night Sky, to protect themselves.” Serena sighed. “I didn’t know,” she said. “I never really gave much thought to what happened to Moonshine members after the takeover. I always thought that they didn’t have a choice but to bow down.” “I think most of them did,” Adriana said. “Holly was in danger though, a threat to the illegitimate Alpha. She had to get out.” Serena nodded, feeling new pity swell inside her at understanding Holly’s past.