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I take a moment to collect myself, taking deep breaths. This is what I want, to be by Liam’s side for as long as he is Alpha. The thought calms me and I take one more deep breath, before heading downstairs.
I haven’t been outside yet, so when I walk out the back door, I’m shocked at the transition. It’s been transformed into something spectacular. Standing by the door is Dustin, Sarah at his side.
“Luna. I’m here to announce you to our Alpha and escort you to the stage.”
“Thank you, Dustin.” I lean around him and look at Sarah. “What about you Sarah?”
She looks shyly at Dustin. “Dustin said I could walk with you both until we get to our seats, then I will sit down and wait for him to join me.”
“Perfect!” I tell her. It’s not traditional for anyone other than the Luna and their escort to walk through the pack, but I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for Sarah, so I’m happy to have her with me during this momentous occasion.
“Alpha’s ready for you. Are you ready Luna?” He asks, putting his arm out for me to take.
“Yes.”
He gives his other arm to Sarah before turning back to me. “Alpha is going to swallow his tongue when he sees you.” He says and winks at me.
I’m not sure if he timed it that way, or if it just worked out, but my smile is brilliant as the pack members part and all I can see in front of me is Liam, waiting for me on the stage. Everything around me fades away, every person, every sound is gone. It’s just me and Liam, like it was always meant to be and always will be.
We make our way up the path made by the pack members, many of whom I have yet to meet. Dustin stops to set Sarah down in a seat in the front before continuing our trek to the stage. We climb the steps and he walks me to Liam.
Liam takes my hands in his, smiling down at me, his eyes full of love. Still holding my hands, he pulls me to a table at the front of the stage, before turning to address the crowd.
“Welcome Shadow Falls Pack members and Canyon Ridge Pack guests. I am thankful that you have all come to witness the induction of this amazing woman into our pack and as the Luna of Shadow Falls.” I turn to look out at the crowd and see Clint, Rik, Cara, Anders and Calista all-in the front row next to Dustin and Sarah. Clint smiles at me and winks. Cara gives me a small wave.
“As you all know, I have waited a very long time to find my mate.” Liam says as he turns to face me again. “Never, in all my imagining could I have dreamed that the Moon Goddess would bless me with such an amazing woman. She is kind and loving, yet fierce, protective and strong. She is a Luna worthy of this pack, and I couldn’t be prouder to make her my Luna today.”
As the pack members cheer, he mouths to me, “Ready?”
I nod. I’ve never been more ready for anything in my life.
He takes the ceremonial knife and slices his palm. He then takes the chalice and lets his blood drip into the cup. He extends his hand, palm up for me. I put my hand in his and he quickly slices my palm before putting it over the chalice to drip in, mixing with his.
When he’s done, he takes my hand and licks the wound, sealing it, his eyes never leaving mine.
“Angel, repeat after me. I, Angel Bennis Holstin, do solemnly swear to uphold the charter of this pack, putting the needs of the pack before myself, protecting those who need my protection and providing the love and care that the pack needs from me, their Luna.”
I repeat the words Liam has given me and then he takes the chalice, first taking a sip, and putting it to my lips so that I can also sip our combined blood. As soon as I do, I can feel the pack link open up and hundreds of pack member voices are in my head. Alessia pushes forward and takes control of the noise in our head, managing it quickly.
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Liam is watching me and smiles when he realizes that I have easily managed to assimilate over 800 voices in less than a minute.
“As Alpha of Shadow Falls Pack, I give you your Luna, Angel Holstin.”
The crowd cheers, and Liam pulls me in for a fierce and passionate kiss. The cheers turn to howls and wolf whistles.
Afterward, Liam leads me around, saying hello to pack members and our friends from Canyon Ridge. I see Rik and Cara dancing, as well as Anders and Calista. I’m not sure if Liam knows how to dance, but I’ve never had the opportunity. Just as I’m thinking it, Liam takes my hand and pulls me to the dance floor.
He wraps his arms around me and starts swaying to the music. “I needed a moment with my Luna without anyone else. Does that make me selfish?”
“If it does, then I guess I’m selfish as well because I love having a moment alone with you.”
We dance and eat and continue to accept congratulations from our pack members. When I take a break to use the bathroom, I find Luna Calista getting food.
“Luna Calista.” I approach her. my
“Oh sweetheart.” She says and takes my face in her hands, kissing both of cheeks. “Anders and I couldn’t be happier for you and Liam. You’re perfect for each other.’
“Thank you Luna.”
“Oh, none of that. Call me Calista.”
I smile at her. “Thank you, Calista.” I begin wringing my hands and look away trying to get my courage.
She takes my hands and waits for me to look at her. “What is it hun? You can tell me anything, it will stay between us.”
“It’s not that. It’s just, well, Clint suggested that I speak with you and I was wondering…” I stopped not knowing how to ask her.
“You were wondering…?”
“Would you be willing to help me learn how to be a Luna?”
“I would be honored.”
My Angel is the most beautiful woman in the world. When she steps outside for her Luna ceremony and I see her for the first time, I feel like my heart is going to stop. Everything disappears and it’s just the two of us. She is everything. Everything I’ve ever wanted and everything I never thought that I would have.
When she says the words that will make her my Luna and then drinks our blood, I wait to see if our large pack will overwhelm her. It’s an incredible amount of noise to take on 800 voices inside your head at once. It takes my perfect mate no time at all to assimilate all the voices and she’s officially part of the pack.
I walk her around, showing her off really. I want the pack to meet her and get to know her, but I’m so proud that I feel like a peacock flashing its feathers every time I introduce her. Finally, when I can’t take it any longer, I pull her on to the dance floor. I just need a minute to myself with my sweet angel. The night has been everything that an induction ceremony should be. It has been a true celebration with laughing, dancing and general happiness among the pack.
When Angel heads to the bathroom, I go to the bar to get a drink. Rik joins me almost immediately. “You look happy Liam. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen you look happy.”
“I am happy Rik. I know we have a shit storm coming, but right now, tonight, life is perfect. I have my perfect mate, my pack’s perfect Luna and my full heart is so I feel like it might burst.”
“Cheers, my brother! To perfect mates and being mated to perfect Guardians.”
“Cheers.” I say and we both drink.
We turn and I see Angel talking to Luna Calista. I can’t imagine what they would be talking about, but it doesn’t matter, as long as my sweet mate is happy. Clint and Anders come over to join us and we begin talking about nothing and everything. I guess this is what it feels like to have a family, to know that you will always be surrounded by those that love and care about you. It’s a good feeling. For the first time since my mother died, I feel like I belong. I feel like the weight of being an Alpha isn’t so heavy that it’s suffocating. I finally feel like my shoulders. are large enough to carry it all and I’m strong enough to balance all the responsibilities without breaking under the pressure of it all.
I know my Angel has a lot to do with this feeling, but it also comes from the men in front of me. I have somehow become part of their family, a group of people made from a bond different from blood or genetics. It almost makes our bond stronger, because it has been forged with intent and determination.