The next few days were quiet. The only three people I would see were Ashley, Theo and Colton. Ashley would help me bathe, Theo would tend to my injuries and Colton would bring me food and come to bed each night. Every morning he was gone. I was lonely and sore, but eventually, Theo gave me the okay so I was finally allowed to go out. 

After he left, I went to have a shower. I let the water wash away the memories and hurt of the past few days. I haven't heard from my wolf since the event. I can feel her, but she just won't speak to me. I think she is too hurt and just is shutting off life. Colton doesn't say much either. His face was always emotionless. I couldn't read him. It scared me. He didn't touch me in those few days, which I was thankful for, but I had a terrible feeling that it wasn't the end to this terror. 

As I stood in that shower, I began to think of my life before I met Colton. My mother, father and sister back home were in my thoughts. Were they looking for me? Did they know where I was? I wish I could call them. I wish I could tell them where I was and ask for them to get me out of here. However, I knew that even if I could get ahold of them, I knew that they wouldn't be able to do anything. My old Alpha would never do anything for a nobody like myself. 

I turn off the shower and step out. Wiping the mirror with my hand, I look at myself in the mirror. My wounds are healed and bruises are long gone. I have a few scars from the deeper hits of the whip, but overall, you can barely see what happened. Thank you wolf healing. 

I take a long, hard look at my face. My eyes are dull and I have bags under my eyes from the lack of sleep. My skin is pale and lifeless. I look awful. Shaking my head, I make the decision to actually try and look good today. I brush out my long hair and sweep it behind my shoulder. I add a little concealer to my under eyes and mascara to my lashes. I pat some blush on my cheeks to add some life to my face. Sighing, I walk over to the bedroom to get dressed. Two days ago, Ashley brought me a few bags of clothes and hung them in the closet, but today is the first day I got to actually look at them. 

The vast majority of them were short, tight dresses. There were a couple of pairs of jeans and some shirts. I opt for a black dress and a pair of red ballet flats. Slipping them on, I decide to head out of the room and explore the house. I have yet to check everything out here. 

Slowly I open the door and peer out of the highway. There are two girls in the hallway talking to each other. I step out and head towards them. 

"Hello, I am Skylar," I say to the two girls.

"Hey I am Eliza and this is Jenni. Nice to meet you, Luna." The brunette says. 

The black haired girl, Jenni laughs. "Let's get out of here."

I watch both girls take off down the hallway, out of my view. Well, that was odd. I continue on my way towards the stairs and slowly walk down them. I see multiple pack members in the living room. Some watching tv, while others talk to each other. Instead of talking to anyone this time, I head down a hallway to the right of the stairs. On the walls, there are paintings of various battles in history. Many depict deaths and triumphs of various famous wolves. 

The first doorway on the left is the kitchen area and across the hall is the dining area. Multiple tables are around the room, probably enough seating for one hundred wolves, maybe two hundred. A large window looks out onto the forest. 

I continue down the hall to closed, double doors. Curiosity gets the better of me and I push them open. As soon as I open them, I regret it immediately. I smell his scent before I see his face. 

He looks up from the paper he was reading and glares at me with his beautiful blue eyes. "What are you doing here, Skylar?" 

"I was just looking around, I am sorry to disturb you. I will leave." I tell him. I really didn't want to get on his bad side already. I mean, I literally just healed. I go to turn around and leave, but a hand on my arm stops me. I turn to see Colton. 

"Stay." He says. Gently pulling me towards his desk. "I would like to talk to you."

He sits me in the chair in front of his desk and then sits in front of me on his desk. Looking down at me, he starts, "We need to formally introduce you to the pack as my mate and their Luna, but there are some details I need to tell you first." He gets up and walks towards the bay window beside us. "Have you ever seen a Luna Ceremony before, sweetheart?"

"No, but I have heard of them. My old Alpha didn't have a Luna yet." I answer him.

"Well, then you will have nothing to compare ours to. You see, we do things a little differently here. When a new Luna is found, we do a ceremony where the Luna will recite her vows and drink our shared blood with me, like most packs. What makes us different, is that we include the marking in our ceremony."

"W-what?" I stutter.

"I will be marking you in front of our pack members Skylar, over your current mark. Then, you will mark me. It will complete our bond and finalize the mating. Plus, it shows you off as Luna in front of the pack. Afterwards-"

"No! I can't that is an intimate thing between mates! Plus, you already marked me. Colton, I can't!" I interrupt him, shooting out at my seat. 

Colton slowly turns around and looks at me with annoyance in his eyes. "Don't tell me 'no', darling. Have you not learned? And this will happen. You will do this in front of the pack. And if you embarrass me I will take you in front of the entire pack. Would you like that?" He asks, taking a step forward. His hand reaches my face, the sparks make me want to lean into him - almost. 

"I bet you would like that. Me bending you over the podium, taking you from behind. My cock ramming into you in front of hundreds of men, women and children." He stops to take my hand in his. "Does it make your pussy wet thinking about this-" He brings my hand to his already hard member that is thankfully trapped in his jeans. "Inside of you?"

I try to pull away from him, but his hand on my wrist tightens. "That's sick. Why would I ever enjoy that?" I yell at him. "Now let me go!"

"Or maybe instead I will have you go down on your knees in front of me, and take my cock in that annoying mouth of yours. Maybe teach you to shut up for once, huh?" He steps forward, making me step back until I feel my back against a wall. "I can thrust it in your mouth, making you swallow my cum. Would you like that?" He asks as he presses against me. He brings his mouth to my mark and kisses it, causing an involuntary moan to release from my mouth. I can feel him smirk against my skin. Fucken mark, remind me to burn that shit off. 

"My dear Skylar, your mind may be telling you no, but I can feel your body saying yes." And he kisses my neck up to my ear. He whispers softly, his warm breath hitting my ear. "I'd advise you to just do it, darling, or else it could be a lot worse up there." He steps away from me and heads back to his seat at the desk. 

"The ceremony is in two hours. Be ready, I will have Ashley bring your dress up. Please leave your neck bare. Now leave." He demands, and I quickly scurry away. My heart is pounding as I head back to his room. Sure enough, a beautiful white, floor-length dress is sitting on the bed. 

I guess I might as well get ready. 

***

Two hours later, I am sitting on his bed shaking. I am not ready for this whatsoever. I don't want this. I can't do this. 

A knock on the door interrupts my thoughts. 

"Yes?" I shout. 

The door opens revealing Theo. He looks amazing in his black dress shirt and pants. His hair is brushed back, making his eyes stand out. I never noticed how green they were before. He was truly beautiful.

"Alpha sent me to get you." He says. "Come now." 

I get up from the bed and head towards him. I look into his eyes, searching for some kind of reassurance that everything will be okay. I get nothing. Sighing, I walk ahead of him towards the stairs and make my way to the courtyard where the event happened. 

Once the courtyard is in my view, I see at least a thousand people seated in front of a large stage. Colton must have had the stage built for today's festivities. The stage is decorated with beautiful white and black roses. A podium with a microphone is in the centre of the stage. There is a small table beside it holding the goblet that we are to drink from during the ceremony. 

I walk forward, searching for Colton. I eventually see him talking with another man who looks similar to him but slightly smaller and clean shaven. Colton nods at me and signals for me to walk towards them. 

I swallow, take a breath and head towards him. "Hello darling, you look amazing today. I want to introduce you to my brother, Gil." Colton states. "He is my Gamma."

I nod at him and say, "Nice to meet you, I am Skylar." 

"Everyone knows you, I mean how couldn't we?" He says with a laugh. 

I frown but don't say anything. I really don't want to start anything today. 

"Come now, mate. It is time."

Colton walks up on the stage to the podium with my hand in his. He holds it tightly, not letting me go once. Instantly when he reaches the mic, everyone in the crowd goes silent. My nerves get the best of me and I zone out during his speech. I look around at everyone and see the looks of admiration, loyalty and fear as people watch Colton speak. It is an interesting combination if you think about it, but it sends shivers down my spine. 

I recognize a few of the men who whipped me in the crowd. I also see Ashley and Theo. Ashley has a look of sadness in her eyes. I can feel her worry for me from the stage. Theo, on the other hand, looks like he is struggling with his own demons. He is deep in thought, not even listening to Colton's words. 

Colton turns towards me for my part of the ceremony. He says a bunch of crap about how I promise to be loyal to him and my pack. Eventually, it is my turn to say 'I promise.' Then, he takes a knife and cuts his palm, letting the blood drop into the goblet on the table. He takes my hand and does the same. He is the first to take a sip, and then it is my turn. Instantly, I hear the voices of the pack and feel their emotions before I put my mental block up. I am officially a part of the Death Moon Pack. Well, technically I am their Luna, but who is keeping track?

Now it is time for the moment that I was not looking forward to. Colton pulls me to his chest and whispers in my ear, "Are you going to do this the easy way or the hard way?" 

All I can do is nod and show him my neck. I was not going to have him take me forcibly on the stage in front of all these people. It won't happen. 

He gently kisses my neck on my mark, making me moan softly. Then, he bites down. I feel his canines go in and although there is a split second of pain, all I can feel is the pleasure. I let out a loud moan and my legs turn to jello. If Colton wasn't holding me up, I would have for sure fallen down. 

After a few seconds, he pulls away. He looks at me with a smirk and says "Your turn."

I breathe in and out. My entire body is shaking as I stand on my tippy toes so that I can reach his neck. I kiss around until I hear him let out a throaty growl, indicating that I found his spot. I pause before I sink my canines into his neck, marking him as mine. I feel him tense before he groans with pleasure. At once, I feel all of his emotions before he closes them off to me. I step away from him and look down at the ground. 

"Now here is your new Luna!" Colton yells into the mic. Everyone stands up, cheering and clapping for us. Colton walks me off stage. 

Before I can go any further, he brings me to his chest and huskily whispers in my ear, "I cannot wait until tonight, kitten. You are all mine." 

Then he walks off into the crowd, shaking hands and getting pats on the back, as I stand there with shock evident on my face. I'm frozen where he left me, shaking with tears in my eyes as the thoughts of what is to happen races through my mind. 

We can't do this again. Ailith finally speaks up. 

No, we can't - but what choice do we have?  I ask.

Run.