The Rejected Luna (Avery and Kaden) novel Chapter 32

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**Between Then and Now by Mark Twain**

**Chapter 1**

**Skyla’s POV**

“Skyla, Selene, Sebastian—get your butts down here immediately!” Mom, Luna Camilla, called out from the depths of our home, her voice echoing with a mix of urgency and excitement.

“Breakfast is ready, and we still need to finalize the details for your birthday party!”

Ah, yes! How could I have forgotten? Tomorrow is a monumental day for us—an event that holds great significance in our world. We are triplets, and we are about to turn 18!

It’s not just any birthday; it marks the moment when we will uncover the identities of our destined mates and, more importantly, undergo our first shift at precisely 11:12 p.m.—the exact minute we entered this world together.

“Triple S, hurry up or you’ll miss the bus!” Dad’s voice boomed from downstairs, a playful nickname he uses for us when we’re dragging our feet. It’s his way of herding us like sheep, a gentle nudge to get us moving.

As I prepare myself for the day ahead, let me take a moment to introduce you to the Triple S trio.

First, there’s Sebastian, the eldest of us by mere minutes.

At a staggering height of 6’8″, he towers over us with warm, almond-toned skin, a trait he shares with Mom. His physique is a testament to his dedication to athletics, mirroring Dad’s own muscular build.

Those piercing blue eyes of his? They could make any girl weak in the knees the moment they lock gazes. He takes great care with his long dreadlocks, ensuring they are always perfectly styled. Despite the constant attention from girls at school, Sebastian remains steadfast in his commitment to his future mate, saving himself for that special bond.

To me, he is more than a brother; he is my best friend and the future Alpha of our pack, a role that carries both pride and responsibility.

Then there’s me, the middle triplet, Skyla.

I have a golden-beige complexion and hazel eyes, traits I inherited from Dad. Physically, I’ve been working hard to stay in shape, secretly training for extra hours with Dad. You see, the Moon Goddess bestowed a vision upon my parents—my wolf is destined to be something extraordinary when I finally shift.