Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
The pack games and the picnic feast were more than perfect.
This was completely unexpectedwell, maybe not to all of us… He glanced at the Oracle, and laughter and cheers came from the crowd.
And everything has happened so fast.
But we came together, like a family does.
This is what it means to be a pack! This is what we protect! ABIGAIL The sound of thunderous applause floated through the window, and Abby felt it deep in her soul.
Are you okay, Luna? Bell asked as she put the last curl in Abbys hair.
Abby wiped her eyes.
Yes, thank you.
Just getting emotional.
Im scared but excited.
I mean, Im alive! Im no longer dying, and the alpha…he saved me.
In the mirror, Abby could see Bell and Mara wiping their own tears of happiness away.
She felt a warmth then a nudge from her alpha.
Bell and Mara both sighed sweetly.
I think hes ready, Mara said, and held out Abbys dress.
Abby shook her head and laughed.
He has to learn to shut that off.
Then she stood and took the dress from Mara with a hug.
She held it up to her reflection, overwhelmed with a rush of joy tinged with a tiny bit of fear.
There was no question that Roman was ready.
But was she?
ROMAN
Roman remained standing through his packs enthusiastic applause.
Feeling the waves of Abbys emotion through their link, he reached out to her, yearning to see her, excited to make this official.
A hush came over the crowd, and he turned to see the Oracle stepping forward.
He smiled fondly.
He may be the alpha, but that old woman could command the packs attention in a way he never could.
Only the crickets and cicadas could be heard in the quiet.
The Oracle raised her arms, the sleeves of her robe flowing around her bony wrists, and the trinkets woven into her long braids chimed in the night breeze.
Pack Luko! Oracle, the pack sang back.
Many of you have felt the incredible gift the Moon Goddess has bestowed on the pack.
The gift of healing.
Excitement rippled through the crowd.
As many of you know, our new luna was dying.
The golden rain last night was the Moon Goddess blessing Luna Abigail and giving her immediate healing while she and the alpha marked each other.
The golden threads that followed, that laced through the lands, are a sign of new beginnings, of being sewn back together.
You will continue to see this for a while.
Do not be afraid.
Roman felt the packs emotions through the link.
Joy, relief, nervousness, and acceptance flowed in waves.
He noticed the Oracle glance at the edge of the meadow, and he followed her gaze.
Abby was standing there.
Mara and Bell were with her.
The Oracle stepped back, and Roman jumped off the platform to meet his mate.
ABIGAIL Abby watched as Roman made his way toward her.
The pin shed given him was displayed proudly on the dark vest that hugged his chest.
His moon necklace shone in the light given off by the torches.
Dark jeans covered his muscular legs, and his boots added an extra inch to his already tall stature.
His dress shirt was rolled to his elbows, allowing his tribal tattoos to show.
You look beautiful, Luna.
ROMAN Her dress was stunning.
It was the same deep green as her eyes, with one arm covered by a sleeve and one shoulder bare, allowing his mark to be seen.
Her feet were bare as well, showing off freshly painted toes in a pale pink.
Her hair was pulled half up, and soft curls that he had to restrain himself from touching cascaded down her back.
You look quite handsome yourself, Alpha.
When he grabbed her hand, a pulse of light blew outward.
Several of the closest pack members gasped, one started giggling, and another wiped his eyes.
A ripple of awe floated through the pack and a hush fell over the gathered crowd as Roman escorted his barefoot luna onto the decorated platform.
The Oracle raised her gnarled hands.
Pack Luko, it is time for our alpha and new luna to exchange the mates pact! Her eyes glowed bright violet.
Begin! Roman stood up to his full height, looked down at Abby, and recited the words of the pact: I, Alpha Roman Luko, thank the Moon Goddess for my gifted mate.
From Mother Earth below to Moon Goddess above, As the stars shine, As the wind blows, As the grass grows, I take you as my mate.
I will respect you, I will accept you, I will protect you, As my mate.
You will respect me, You will accept me, You will protect me, As the stars shine, As the wind blows, As the grass grows.
The Oracle gently placed the rings hed bought for Abby on his palm.
He slipped a delicate diamond band on his mates finger, then an emerald solitaire that was the same shade as her eyes, followed by another band of diamonds.
Abbys shock and excitement rippled through him as he held her hand, and when she nudged him through their private link, they shared a smile.
Abby took a deep breath, and the pack felt it through the link.
Anticipation was thick in the air.
I, Abigail Canaver, thank the Moon Goddess for my second chance at life and my gifted mate.
From Mother Earth below to Moon Goddess above, As the stars shine, As the wind blows, As the grass grows, I take you as my mate.
I will respect you, I will accept you, I will protect you, As my mate.
You will respect me, You will accept me, You will protect me, As the stars shine, As the wind blows, As the grass grows.
When the Oracle handed Abby a ring, Romans eyes widened.
He hadnt been expecting this.
And when his mate slipped it on his finger, he knew she could feel how honored and pleased he felt through their private link.
It was time to seal their bond with a kiss.
He leaned forward to claim his lunas lips, and the second his touched hers, a powerful wave of energy radiated out through the pack, momentarily lighting up the sky.
A loud roar rose from the crowd as gold rained down upon them, followed by golden threads.
Their stomping feet sounded like thunder, and their clapping was heard for miles around.
THE ORACLE The Oracle scanned the crowd, then looked up at the sky.
The Moon Goddess and Mother Earth were putting on quite a show.
She needed to pay close attention, committing everything about the nights events to memory.
This was a history-making moment, one that would be talked about for generationslong after her ashes were swept from this earth.
So every smell, feeling, and sight needed to be documented in precise detail inThe Book of Wolf .
She sighed, suddenly feeling every one of her one hundred twenty years.
It was almost time to share her most recent vision.
It was bittersweet, knowing her job would soon be done.
But Roman had lost the first two battles in his war of many sides, and soon hed lose the third and completely surrender to the graced luna.
But the final battle needed to be fought together, and it needed to be won.
The battle for the wolf nation.
ROMAN Roman took in the power as it rained down upon them, absorbing every moment of what was happening, then looked down at his mates glowing green eyes.
He cupped her face.
Mate, he rumbled quietly, drinking in the sight of her like she was a fine wine.
Mate, Abby breathed out, holding his gaze.
Looking at his gift, Roman felt more alive than he had in many moons, so many hed forgotten how long it had been.
How do you feel? Amazing, she said, her eyes reflecting his golden glow.
Dont let me go, or Im going to float all the way up to the stars.
Im never going to let you go, Roman whispered as the pack celebrated loudly around them.
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