The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 71

ADIRA

I was back in the room with Rie and the other girls, and they were helping me finish getting ready. It was almost time for the ceremony now. Meeting with Ginger and Jori had taken more time than I had anticipated, so it was tighter getting ready for the ceremony than I had thought.

When we were just a few minutes away from the time, the rest of the girls left Rie and me by ourselves. I peaked out the window, looking at the ceremony below. Scythe had done an extravagant job setting everything up as usual, and I couldn’t wait for it to start. I wasn’t nervous about becoming the luna anymore. It felt like it was a long time coming, and it should have happened a while ago.

ccepted Mark as my mate.

nsibility of protecting and loving this wolfpack, like a luna should.

. “Are you ready?”

I would be.”

on. Let’s go, L

few months. I was a mate, soon I would be a luna, and not long after that, I would be a mother. I had given up on achieving any of these titles awhile ago.

of the pack was in the backyard where the ceremony was to take place. Rie and I paused at the back door, and Rie turned to me.

o sappy, but I just wanted to say that I’m grateful you are Mark’s mate. You a

ppiest I have ever been.”

t breathe. She pulled away and wiped the tears away from her eyes

my hand and pulled me outside.

d since then, and I couldn’t believe where we were today.

d for me to move forward. “This is all you, Luna Adira.”

or me in ways that many people had failed to do over the years. Because of him, I was even building a relationship with Reyland again.

been through, I wouldn’t take any of this back if it meant no longer having Mark in my life. I loved h

at me. Reyland was with Mason and a few other people I recognized from Pack Lyna. Cindy and Eva found a seat at the front. I was pleasantly surprised to even see Jori in the crowd. He seemed to be trying to tuck himself away in the crowd so he was unseen, but I was

e front of the aisle where Mark was standing on a raised platform. Scythe was a few steps behind him. Mark held out his hand and helped me up on the platform. He made a point to still hold onto my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. I could feel his nerves and gave him a squeeze

rd a few footsteps approac

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erupt on my face.

ted his hand. He motioned for everyone to sit down and then waited for the soft murmurs to switch into silence. He stood tall and proud, and his alpha energy was filling the air.

was not exactly traditional, and we’ve been working on increasing our size and strength. Now I have the honor of inviting Adira Lyna to be the official luna of this pack. With her heart and strength, I know we can continue to do even more for this pack.”

me.

g with pride from his future luna. He tucked a piece of my hair behind my ear and then held my hand. “Adira Lyna, my one true mate and the love of my life, do you promise to treat this pack as your family, pr

for the better.”

Scythe next. “Rie and Scythe,

aneously.

en, as alpha of Pack Aphelion, I hereby accept Adira as our new luna.”

u will feel a small prick on your finger.”

al faster. When he was done with that, he released my hand and moved over to a small vase being displayed on the stage.

you ready for this? It could be a little overwhel

could feel new bonds building at my core.

st of the pack members followed after. For a moment, I could feel all of their emotions, starting from the joy they felt with this ceremony to the fears they felt about what had been going on recently. It came in jumbled waves, so it was difficult to discern on

to calm my heart from the sudden rush of emotions, and then I opened my eyes.

rm I was okay. I smiled at him and then turned to address the crowd.

I can do for you, please let me know.”

and when they calmed down, Scythe stepped forward. He raised h

d began moving, bringing the chairs with them to open up a space for dancing. Music started playing as this happened. It was incredible watching how fast the backyard changed into more of a party setting. It made me wonder if Scythe had made these people practice this scener

iss on my lips.

ha.”

and Rie hadn’t planned an entire party after the ceremony.

wn my spine, and I closed my legs tighter, trying to hide the arousal pooling between my legs. I was suddenly very tempted to skip this party all together.

of a throat interrupted Mark and my flirtations. I pulled back, but Mark kept his hand on the

.” Jori scratched the back of his neck.

u’re not interrupting,” I said qui

t upset about Jori’s interruption. He was just eager to have me to himself.

something I need to talk to you two about.”