In 1906, her blood exhibits no adrenaline, and all levels are within normal ranges.
No pack assaults have been observed. The Luna Ceremony is scheduled for next week, at which my son will become leadership of the pack. It appears that Marcus may be correct; Madeline is content and serene, expressing that she feels loved and valued by her mate and safeguarded by the pack.
In 1907, her blood remains within normal parameters. Tests for the flight or fight response were conducted, revealing a typical reaction. Marcus has meticulously documented his observations over the years and posits that the Luna enters a condition he terms “Luna’s Distress,” characterised by a continuous state of heightened adrenaline, despite her generally normal demeanour. It is only when her flight or fight response is triggered that the Luna’s body experiences a surge of adrenaline, resulting in power and strength reminiscent of bloodlust.
To alleviate Luna’s distress, it is essential to induce a feeling of peace, happiness, contentment, and love, while ensuring her mental state is safe and devoid of fear, as strongly advised by the pack doctor.
His study on adrenaline is comprehensive and thoroughly documented in this package.
The Luna will require an unspecified duration to alleviate worry and terror, since this is our initial observation of it. Her Gamma is the most capable in the pack of intervening and providing assistance, provided he can overcome his own anguish. He must physically contact the Luna to induce tranquilly; yet, only a really stress-free mental state has demonstrated the ability to restore the una’s power to its usual levels.
In 1908, Madeline exhibited her authentic Luna Calm during a renegade assault on the pack. No indications of adrenalization observed; it is thought that Luna’s distress has been fully healed.
Hail to our Goddess Selena.
Luke saw the timeline: 8 years to repair their damaged Luna, 6 years to stabilise her, with 2 of those years characterised by a fully stress-free existence to regulate her body’s adrenaline production. She need a sense of love and happiness to begin the process, followed by a life devoid of tension and stress to regain normalcy. Which wolf obtained that final segment? This may need years to resolve or may remain unaddressed indefinitely.
He observed the absence of documentation of Madeline’s condition between those entries, her behaviour when experiencing adrenaline, and her interactions with her Mate and the pack, which he found noteworthy.
It was thoroughly recorded; I wondered whether Gwendolyn had perused Aretha’s previous post, and whether they had continued from that point. Seeking a solution to avoid euthanising Madeline.
“I appreciate it, Lanky.”
“All is well.” He nodded. “I do enjoy conducting research.”
“Are there any pack diaries from Gwendolyn or Madeline available for my perusal?””
“I am uncertain; I was not seeking those. If they exist, they would be secured in the private library, accessible solely to Luna.”
“You refer to the private archives of Luna’s library, maintained by her mother.”
Lanky affirmed with a nod. “In other words, if Aretha or Gwendolyn belong to our group. I do not remember the names of our former Lunas being any of them.
“It may be prudent to have Bella’s blood analysed, Luke,” Benzy remarked with a sigh.
Luke concurred, acknowledging the necessity of consulting her and probable elucidating the situation. “It would be prudent to allow her to peruse this as well,” he whispered.
Affirmative.
I believe a meeting with Vera, Jodi, and both of my parents is necessary. If Bella is in this condition, she is not faring well.
“Tyler will not be either,” Benzy moaned. “This could elucidate her current size and their reactions towards you.”
“It is possible.” Luke acknowledged; if this was her present condition, he bore some responsibility for it as well. I will converse with her.
“Will she heed?” Benzy enquired softly.
“I am uncertain; it is merely a blood test, which is all I will request. I believe we should exclude this matter until we receive the results, as I do not wish for her to become anxious.”
“How will you persuade her to undertake that test?” Tyler would be aware if they were unwell or afflicted by an illness.
“That is an excellent question; I will need to contemplate it.”
“We are all capable.” Benzy affirmed.
It was refreshing to experience normalcy for once, given her presence within the flock. Confusion over Luke being her mate was set aside as she accompanied Macky. She recognised that it was rather pleasant, reminiscent of the past. Their conversation mostly centred on Nora.
Bella believed that allowing him to spend time with the triplets would be beneficial, as the distressing news that had affected her may also aid him. The triplets adored Nora, since they spent more time with her than she did with them.
They had several other details to convey to him on her.
She observed him transform into a figure of delight and return to a state of happiness, relishing conversations with the triplets over his Mate. Who, at this juncture, remained unaware of his identity. She saw that their relationship with Macky was characterised by immediate smiles directed at him. Either he had a proficiency with children, or they comprehended that it was Macky who had assisted her in achieving tranquilly.
The snowfall had ceased, and they were outdoors strolling. The weather was quite brisk, but the youngsters were well bundled, making it acceptable. Macky escorted her and the children to the pack’s little street mall. She had observed his eyes go unfocused several times.
He dismissed it and remarked, “Luke is enquiring about your whereabouts.”
Every instance.
She remained silent, and it seemed unlikely that Luke would emerge to search for her. They all seated themselves within the Bakery, which had a small café, and procured snacks for the youngsters. It was not quite lunchtime.
She observed Macky grimace as he engaged in mind-linking for the fourth time within the last hour, then shaking his head in apparent confusion. “That was somewhat unusual; Luke requests that you proceed to the pack hospital to conduct Karis’s blood work.”
