~Alyce/Faelyn~
I could hear the chatter and laughter coming from the crowd downstairs as we exited the elevator. I scanned the crowd, knowing damn well that Tristan was outside. Kami had insisted that he was not allowed to see me before the ceremony. A mating ceremony for us wolves is a lot like a wedding for the Humans, and since our mating ceremony was being rolled into the Luna Ceremony as well as the joining ceremony for Mat, Jake and Faith - well, Kami is putting her foot down about certain things, and only Tristan has tried to argue with her about it, and only Mat has successfully swayed her, even if it was just breakfast.
I grinned and giggled to myself thinking over the events of the last two days. Mat gave me a sideway look and I just smiled at him, shaking my head a little.
“I’m going to go check on everyone else, and
I snagged Alyce and spun her into my arms, kissing her softly, “I love you, and am proud and honored to have you as my Luna.” I whispered against her lips with a grin. She smiled at me and kissed me again, “I love you too, I will do my best to live up to the expectations of being your Luna. I am lucky to have you as my mate and Alpha.” “Come on, let’s dance.” I tugged her towards the dance floor. “Ok, hold on a minute though.” She said, and I stopped and gave her a quizzical look as she untied the bow at her hip, the skirt of her dress coming away with it. My jaw just about dropped when I saw the full extent of the evening gown. A soft growl coming from my throat. She giggled at me and handed the skirt off to one of the Omegas, asking her to put it up in our room saf
~Matheau~ I was hanging out with Kami, keeping an eye on Alyce and Tristan as they worked the crowd. I wasn’t terribly worried about the group present tonight. Tristan would never put Alyce in danger. Newcomers were starting to file in. I knew the shift change was happening and that some of our guests were arriving late due to other duties, so I was keeping an eye on the movement of people as well. Xavier was bouncing around in my head, excited about something but I couldn’t get him calm enough to tell me what was going on, and then I smelt it… The exotic scent of cinnamon, bergamont, and cedar, *Mate! Mate! Mate!* Xavier chanted excitedly in my head. I followed the scent, letting out a growl as my eyes fell on the source. I didn’t recognize him, ma
~Alyce/Faelyn~ Tristan and I were finishing up with the last of the guests, making sure those that were staying had rooms and that the Omegas knew where to place everyone as the evening was wearing down. “We need to find the Alpha and Luna for Dark Forest before we leave, and make sure they’re aware of the situation.” I scanned the crowd as I spoke to Tristan. He pointed to the couple and we made our way over. “Alpha Killian, Luna Morgan. How lovely to see you again.” Tristan spoke as we approached. “Alpha Tristan, Luna Alyce! Congratulations!” Killian shook mine and Tristan’s hands, Morgan giving us a smile. “Thank you, though that is not what brought us to see you. It’s merely a bonus.” I said with a smile.
~Tristan~ I awoke early, earlier than I normally would, with Alyce wrapped around me like a snake. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of her, my smile growing at the sight of my mark on her neck. She was now officially mine in every way and I couldn’t be happier. She stirred a little as I ran my fingertips over the mark and I pulled my hand away, not wanting to wake her, and reached up to touch her mark on my neck. It had been an amazing evening. Alyce hadn’t been lying at the party when she told me the wait would be worth it, she had slipped on an open lace baby doll teddy with a garter belt that had matched her Luna gown and the site of her in just that and her stockings and heels when I finally got her gown off was worth every excruciating minute of the party. It had been a long night, and one that neither of us would ever forget. Just thinking about the evening was making
I grinned with a nod and the rest of the group paired off again. We started sparing, it was light sparing and we did so for about an hour. Kevin tried to get the upper hand on me for the entire time, to no avail. When Victor called the light sparring to a halt I was laughing a little. “You might need to pair off with Victor, Alyce. I don’t think any of our warriors could take you. You are fast and strong, I am happy to have you as our Luna.” Kevin complimented with a grin. “Thank you Kevin, I will do my best to live up to the title.” I turned to Victor, “How about it? Wanna put your skills to the test?” “No ma’am. I know you can take me. I’ve felt your aura. If you want a challenge you would have to take on Tristan or Daemon.” “Daemon would be an interesting spar, he
Kami and Mat wandered over with Cedric. Faith was following just a bit behind them, a curious glance given at Mat and Cedric as she joined Jake. “Well, well, look what the cat dragged in. I didn’t expect to see you two out and about before breakfast.” Alyce grinned, wiggling her eyebrows at Mat. “Yes well, I couldn’t pass up the chance to see you hand Tristan his ass. Better someone else than me for once.” Mat laughed and turned to his parents as he saw their questioning looks, “Mom, Dad, I’d like you to meet Cedric, my mate.” Faith grinned and squealed in delight for a moment before she composed herself, though she was still grinning as she hugged Mat tightly, “Oh Matheau, I’m so happy for you!” When she was done squeezing the breath out of her son she hugged Cedric just as hard, “Welcome to the family, Cedric!”
Cedric ran to Mat, pulling him into his arms and nuzzling his nose into his neck, his scent calming both him and his wolf down. Tristan set me down on my feet and I walked over to Mat and Cedric, pulling them both into a hug, “I didn’t mean to set your wolf or you off Cedric. Mat just has this nasty habit of intentionally setting me off.” Cedric seemed a bit startled and Mat was laughing but they both hugged me back, “It’s my job as your brother to pick on you.” Mat said. “It’s ok Alyce, it will just take some time for Atlas and I to adjust and remember that it’s normal behavior for siblings. I’m an only child so it’s not something we’re used to.” I smiled up at Cedric, and threw a glare at Mat, “And it’s my job as your sister to beat you to a bloody pulp until you regret your decision to pick on me.” I pinched t
We had finished lunch an hour ago. I was sitting quietly, listening to the others comments and ideas while thinking over my own. “Lucian is not someone to underestimate.” Ivy said, “He is heartless, calculated, and will not hesitate to sacrifice those around him to save himself.” “The scout report does leave it looking like we have the advantage though.” Cedric offered. I personally had digested the most important information from the reports and tried not to think about the smaller details. Half the pack was gone. I couldn’t dwell on it at the moment. I would not be able to focus on the meeting if I did. I would deal with that later. “We would have to insert someone into the pack, someone he wouldn’t recognize, someone we can trust. It would be the best way to scout with the least risk of being caught.” Titus ad