Leila

I felt the link, the connection with everyone at the same time and it was beautiful, but my link with Xander felt better.


'Wow…" Jean exclaimed, '... this feels really nice."

'Yeah, it feels like a safe zone. I don't think I can ever feel lonely with this link present" Shinel, one of the omegas helping said.

The others had smiles on their faces, their eyes filled with wonder.


Apart from helping me get prepared for the ceremony, they were assisting madam Kimmy in the kitchen. After the ceremony, everyone would run. There needs to be food when they were done.

Werewolves don't deal with hunger well.


'Since we are all connected, will the conversations held using the link be private?"

'Yes. Only the person you intend to talk to will hear" I replied. Xander had explained how it worked yesterday.

Madam Kimmy glared at us, 'you can try to analyze the link later. For now, focus on the food. There is no time."

I smiled, although large scale cooking stressed her, she won't allow me or any other person to do it.

'Yes madam Kimmy."

****

‘Are you ready?' Xander asked through our link.

‘Yes…we are on our way.'

I could feel his joy and pride. When the pack accepted him, the happiness he felt almost moved me to tears.

‘I hope you didn't exhaust yourself at madam Kimmys' because you'll need your strength for the things I have planned for you."

His arousal hit me like a wave.

I blushed and missed a step.

'Are you okay?" Jean asked looking concerned.

'Yes…just a stone…"

More like a mate.

Jean nodded. I needed to work on getting a stoic expression.

We reached the gathering site. It was the edge of my forest. The light of the moon made it look different, magical.

I could feel the gaze of the pack members on me but I didn't remove my gaze from Xander's. He stared at me with so much love in his eyes.

How did I never see this?

I smiled at him and walked to him. Liam gave my hand a squeeze, we shared a look and a smile. He helped me up the podium and left.

'Hey" I said to Xander.

He smiled and placed a garland of flowers on my head, representing his commitment and love to me.

Soft music played in the background.

'In the name of the goddess, I bless this joining. It will be filled with love, joy and pups." Hera smiled at us.

'Exchange your ritual words."

The tempo of the music grew and we began to dance. He whispered his words to me, his gaze never leaving mine. The world around us faded away as we danced. My heart filled with happiness and I whispered my own words. Promising him my forever.

Xander drew me close once I finished. I could feel Hala staring at me with pride. He stroked my cheek sending shivers through my body.

'Mate…" he whispered.

I answered, '...mate."

He kissed me gently, our heart beating as one. A cool breeze carassed my body, it felt like the goddess approved.

The cheering of the pack pulled me back to the world. I blushed and hid my face in Xander's chest. He pressed a small kiss on my hair and faced the pack.

Ignoring my nerves, I faced the pack. Their cheering increased and I laughed. Xander's pride in me made the smile on my face increase.

'Congratulations Alpha, Luna" a lady from one of the couples said. Her brown hair formed ringlets around her baby face. Her big brown eyes made her look so adorable.

I smiled and hugged her.

'Congrats to you too."

'I'm Matilda and I've been meaning to say this."

'Oh?"

'I just…you are so beautiful…" she smiled.

I smiled, 'thank you. You're stunning."

'I look forward to taking care of our pups together…oh! I can already see the tea parties."

I laughed, she was going to be fun to hang out with.

'I can't wait. Can I call you Tilly?"

Her eyes fucking sparkled, 'Yes please."

She followed me to congratulate the others. By the time I came down from the podium, the three women and I had formed a group.

Xander was talking to Grey and Damien, Liam wa…

Fuck…was he kissing Hera? Since when?

'Are Liam and Hera a thing?" I asked, coming to stand beside Xander.

'Yeah. They also did the ceremony" said Grey.

'What?!"

Xander also looked shocked, 'I didn't know he'll actually do it."

'I'm in shock. Did you know about this?" I asked looking at Xander.

'I found out recently."

'I'm just surprised that I didn't notice. Well good for him. Hera is ancient so she'll know a lot of fucking tricks."

They stared at me.

'What?"

Grey started laughing hard. 'This is priceless."

Xander chuckled, 'your mind amazes me love."

'What? I'm just saying the truth."

Elder Luke walked up to us.

'Congratulations Alpha, Luna. I advice that we take a run now. They need to run out their excitement that has built up."

'Alright. I'm coming."

Grey and Damien left with him.

'Hey, what's on your mind?" Xander cupped my cheeks.

'What?"

'The run…"

Huh?... oh! Oh!!!.. I can't shift. Everyone would run together and if I don't shift they will know something is wrong with me. They will start treating me different…I can't…

'Babe…babe!"

I blinked, focusing on the man in front of me. My mate.

'Hey…come back to me."

'I'm here…I'm here."

'I know you're scared but these people love you. They won't treat you like they did."

'But…"

'Hey, trust me?"

'Of course…but, I don't want this. I want to run with you. With the pack."

'You will sit on Hala's back."

'No.. just go. I'll stay."

‘Are you sure?' he asked using the mind link.

‘No…I want to be with everyone but I can't keep you from them. You're their Alpha.'

He stared at me.

‘Aren't you dramatic?' Lea asked.

‘What?'

‘Did you think I could identify my mate and still not take control?'

My eyes widened.

‘Let me take control.'