The first thing I felt when my eyes opened was a tingle in the spot where I’d been marked. My hand went to it gently caressing it, and a small smile formed in my face.We were yet to be bonded fully but this was something, to complete the full bond, we were to hold the crowning ceremony first and after that, I would become the Luna before mating with the Alpha to complete it. “Hey,” Damon said, rolling over, an arm wrapping around my body. I felt happiness fill me at this, it was the mate effect, I reminded myself. Whatever I felt now had nothing to do with my own will and I was no longer going to try to suppress it, but deep inside I knew what I truly felt for this man and that was hate, the feelings for him that were not subjected to a higher being’s control and left to my will was raw disgust - disdain at his presence, revulsion at his touch and absolute contempt at his existence.I turned to him with a smile on my face, my eyes closed as I hugged him closer, snuggling deep into
David made his way through the mountains, he was traveling with three warriors headed towards the North where the Winterborn pack resided. The elders in the council had taken a vote approving the merger proposal they'd requested. He was tasked to go there and observe the pack’s activities before informing them of their decision, a pack without a leader was dangerous.The travel would take three days and it was their second, they would be arriving latest tomorrow's evening. He took a gulp of water from the flask that was around his neck.During the meeting with the council members, the Alpha had informed them that the crowning ceremony of the new Luna would commence the moment he -David- returned from his travel. He clenched his fist at the thought of it.David was pleased with the thought of the goddess finding his daughter worthy enough to be the Luna of a pack as powerful as theirs, it was proof that his lineage was of strong noble breed but at the same time he didn't like it. Alena
I felt my instincts kick in at the person’s presence and I was going to unleash right as the hand released me, my nostril instantly filled with the pleasant smell of another.“You’re lucky,” I said, sending him a glare. “I was ready to rip out your limbs.” He settled himself on a dressing table that seemed to have been abandoned seeing as it was in the small closet Damon had dragged me into.“Of course, you were, by thrashing against my hold as you had been, I was afraid you were going to knock me dead.” He said.I shook my head at him, a small smile on my lips before I looked around.“What are you doing here?” I asked, suddenly aware that I was just in my undergarments which consisted of a pantyhose, panties, and brassiere.His arms encircled my waist drawing me closer to him with a boyish smile on his face. He buried his head in the crook of my neck and inhaled.“You smell so good.” He groaned, his lips on my skin causing me to shiver slightly.“It’s the mate effect, I actually sme
“You have to reject him!” My dad declared immediately after returning from his travel.I stared at him in utter horror. He couldn't be serious now, was he? But the expression on his face told me he was, and that was incredulous. “What?” Mom asked abruptly, standing up. “What are you saying?”“She can't continue with the crowning ceremony. I don't want you to be mated to the Alpha.” He said in a tone of finality.I felt my eyes flame and I closed them taking in a deep breath. I wasn't going to react despite how I was itching to unleash on him… Who the hell did he think he was to give me such stupid orders? I was looking forward to becoming Luna and ruling over all of the members of the Dark Moon pack and here is some random man telling me he doesn't ‘want’ it. When have I ever given him the impression I cared about what he wanted? It didn't matter to me if he was my dad, no one was stopping this!“Dad, you can't do this,” I said, tears pooling in my eyes. One of my best skills was the
“We did it last night,” Marina whispered excitedly as we made our way through the streets that were alive with preparations, the buzz in the air brimmed with excitement - tomorrow was my crowning ceremony.I felt eyes trail me as we walked by the sea of people, some bowed while others just watched me starstruck. The members of the pack had accepted me already, I was the Beta’s daughter after all, sweet, kind Alena whom they'd known since she was a little girl.I turned back to whatever Marina was saying because she never seemed to stop saying something, so far I was getting used to her and I was able to tolerate her to some extent.“What’s that?” I asked, my brows furrowed.“Adrian and I, we've completed the bonding ceremony.” She said in a quiet voice, joy exuding from her as her face transformed into a large grin.“Wow, that's amazing Marina,” I said, hugging her.“It was wonderful,” She said dreamily.I playfully shoved her away from me giggling alongside her.“You’ll understand s
I looked down at myself - my clothes had been torn during the squabble, I was a bloodied mess, there was a dead man whom I’d killed lying in the middle of my room, and I had only a few minutes until Damon walked in. What the hell was he doing here?I had only a second to think before making a decision. I ran out of my room, bumping into him. He caught me right before I went crashing on the floor for the hundredth time today.His expression switched as he took in my appearance which I was sure was worse than I’d thought, I was aching all over and my head was furiously banging.“Who did this to you?” He asked with murderous intent in his eyes as he scanned the damage done to me.Is this the point where I tell him the bastard was currently lying dead in my room and I'd been the one who'd killed him in cold blood, and I'd do it over and over again? Probably not.I shook my head, wiggling my fingers.He gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “Who did this Alena?” He asked in a soft, pained v
The night was alive with bright, beautiful lights that glowed creating magnificent scenery. Members of the pack gathered around with a look of anticipation on most of their faces, tonight was going to be a memorable one, I was yet to know if it was for good or bad, and other than Damon, not knowing was what I hated the most.“May the Goddess’s blessings be with you.” The older woman said placing a palm on my forehead gently with a look of fondness on her face as she gazed at me.I gave her a weak smile in response, I was finding it hard enough to pretend everything was fine. I was currently in one of the rooms in Damon’s house with a few of the oldest women in the pack and the dressmaker, my mother, Marina, and Sophie.My eyes went to the window as I looked out at the numbers of werewolves in total population, they were quite the number. Was I going to be able to take them all at once? That was my fear, that I didn't have enough time to do what I wanted.I didn't know what the vampire
Whispers swept through the crowd at the stranger’s presence, and I knew from the corner of my eye when the warriors drew their blades from its sheath that they could all perceive his scent.Damon’s hand reached out to me and he took a step forward protectively placing me behind him.“A vampire?” My dad growled. Alex immediately sprung to action, he hurriedly made his way towards where we were, trying to push past the sea of bodies below.The man’s eyes didn't leave mine and I stood too frozen to speak. I had anticipated this but now that it was happening, I had no idea what to do, he knew partly what I was and I knew he was going to say something and I would be damned if I let the Dark Moon pack publicly execute me again.“I came here to see the Luna, why? Is that not allowed?” He asked.“Damon!” I let out an ear-piercing cry as I grabbed onto him shaking with fear.He pulled me close wrapping his arms around me protectively, letting his body swallow mine as he used himself as a shiel