SIERRA

"On behalf of our prince, I, Elder Alarick hereby declare Luna Aurora's son, Connor Lupe as the new Alpha of Blue Moon Pack. Conan Lupe was the one to break the mate bond, therefore, losing his position as the Alpha but his mate will still be their pack's unofficial Luna till Alpha Connor finds his mate."

I watch as Connor makes a cut in his palm and lets it mix with all the five elders' blood, forming a new bond, an Alpha bond. Then he mixes his blood with Fenris's to strengthen his bond with the future Alpha King of Recrania.

I am once again seated between Christine and my mom watching my mate perform all those rituals. I am restless. I want to claim him, now.

As if listening to my prayers, Elder Alarick motions for all the Alphas to come forward and then tells Fenris to get me. I quickly stand up and meet Fenris halfway not at all deterred by a few chuckles and whispering.

Fenris smiles at my excitement, his own shining in his eyes and I put my hand in his as we walk together to stand between the elders and the Alphas. As Fenris is the Alpha Prince, all the Alphas and elders are supposed to sacrifice their blood as consent to his mating.

Elder Alarick carries a bowl in front of us and tells us to cut our palms. Fenris first makes his cuts, twice since he heals faster than everyone and then he gives me the knife to cut. I let my blood mix with his and watch as a spark ignites in the bowl. I look at Fenris in surprise but he just smiles reassuringly.

"You both accept the bond. The sparks formed when your blood intermingled shows that your souls are ready to be tied," explains elder Alarick and then proceeds to keep the bowl on a table on the side. One by one every Alpha and elder come forward to give their blood in selfless sacrifice, to ask for the Moon Goddess's blessings for our mating.

Alpha King Aryan also comes forward and offers to sacrifice his blood as a sign of friendship. Fenris nods his agreement, we both thank him for his sacrifice after which he proceeds to cut his palm.

I am holding Fenris's hand when suddenly I feel a shock-like sensation running through my body. It is like the zip of electricity; the tingling sensation has tripled in intensity as we both hold on to each other seeking comfort as well as anchoring each other.

"May the moon Goddess bless you with love, fertility, and happiness. I now pronounce Fenris Vlček and Sierra Vlček as true and bonded mates," praises Elder Alarick and the crowd once again bows down on one knee with their heads lowered. Even the Alphas are on their knees, accepting him as the King of Wolves of Recrania.

Fenris twirls me in his arms and presses his lips on mine so fast that it takes a few seconds for me to register and then I'm the one kissing him fervently. Only when our lips separate does Fenris release me and then the crowd stands back on their feet. I frown at their prolonged bow.

"It is tradition to kiss the mate and a King doesn't allow his people to see the passionate side of his mate," a whisper echoes off in my mind making me startle. It is like Fenris is speaking in my head.

Oh my! It is true.

"True mates have their own path for telepathy?" I transfer my thoughts to Fenris on the same path from which he talked to me. His subtle nod is my only confirmation. Wow!

Our mental conversation is stopped when one by one all the elders congratulate us on our mating. Elder Alarick is the first one who hugs Fenris with a loud slap on his back and then places a hand on my head as a sign of greeting.

Since my heat, I have been very sensitive to another male's touch so every male has been informed that they are to pat my head to greet me instead of touching me. I felt bad about it but I don't ever want to relive the burning sensation. I had my fill when I was trapped in Xavier's dungeon.

"Congratulations on your mating and pup, Alpha Fenris," greets Alpha Aryan making me freeze. How did he know? Isn't my scent hidden? Fenris doesn't react so I don't either.

"Thank you, Alpha." Fenris and Alpha Aryan clasp each other's forearms in a warrior's greeting and then Alpha Aryan places his hand on my head.

"Luna Sierra, you look beautiful. Alpha Fenris is lucky to have you. I'll pray to the Goddess for your health as well as your pup's," he says and then gives us both a nod before walking away. I watch as he makes his way to where Tatiana is standing with her mother.

They talk for some time and as each word comes out of Alpha Aryan's mouth, Tatiana's face starts glowing and by the time Alpha Aryan finishes talking, she's full-on smiling and now Zion's by her side. They are both smiling. Alpha Aryan clasps Zion's forearms wishing them luck before he turns and finds my gaze. He nods at me once then at Fenris once before walking out of the clearing and into the woods.

"He's gone," says Fenris.

"What did he tell Tatiana?" I ask. I wasn't able to hear even with my advanced senses.

"He apologised for his hasty acceptance and then wished her and her mate well in their life."

"He looks like a good Alpha," I say and Fenris nods.

"You look beautiful, baby girl." I turn to look at Nora and her kids standing behind her. She hugs me once and then moves to hug Fenris. Calum pats my head and then gives me his classified I-Know-What-You-Are-Thinking look. I am no longer bothered by that fact. However, I do tone down my lusty thoughts when he's around. I want to ask him about Alpha Aryan scenting my pregnancy but refrain. He being the mind-reader chuckles at my thoughts and then answers me.

"Your pup wants to be seen. Nora sensed that and lifted her spell. You are safe here so Fenris didn't object."

"Oh, so I could scent myself not because of my motherly instincts but because she lifted the spell without informing me," I glare at Nora playfully but she laughs. I still don't understand how this magic stuff works.

I watch as Alcina comes forward and hugs Fenris hard. I glare at her and wait for her to separate herself from my mate but the female doesn't. A growl slips my throat that makes her laugh and snuggle more into him. Fenris shakes his head at her childish behaviour but doesn't say anything. Just as I am about to pick her out of his arms, myself, she walks away from him and hugs me hard, squishing my cheeks and then kissing me on both of my cheeks.

"You look, beautiful sister. Take good care of my cousin?" she asks looking like a schoolgirl with her innocent eyes. I smile at her and kiss her on the cheek before hugging her. She teases me but has always looked out for me and my mate. For that, I can tolerate a few of her shenanigans.

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It's Fenris's ascension ceremony but I am not nervous anymore. I am charged up with excitement. A few minutes ago, Dominic arrived alone and is perched upon one of the tree branches watching the ceremony.

Elder Alarick and all the new elders sing the ascension hymn to ask for the Goddess's blessings. The Alphas join in with their mates and children and soon all of us present here sing for the King of our land, asking for his well-being, health, and the prosperity of all the werewolves of this region.

Fenris pledges in front of his people that his rule would be just and for the people's wellbeing to which all around us bow down to the new King of Recrania.

"Do you, Sierra Vlček, mate to our King Fenris Vlček, promise to be by his side during his reign. Do you promise to put the people before your own material happiness?"

"I do this of my own free will," I reply.

Elder Alarick then places a garland made of the moonflower's leaves and on my head and then ties a thread of white silk around our wrists binding us together.

"We welcome, King Fenris and Queen Sierra as the new rulers of Recrania." Elder Alarick's voice booms in the clearing making everyone around us cheer at the new beginning. We both watch as people all around us smile, laugh, and talk without any fear and uncertainty.

"Please enjoy the feast that has been laid out in the meeting hall," says Elder Alarick effectively making most of the crowd walk inside.

A few minutes pass by and soon I find my legs aching. Pulling Fenris with me to the front row seats, I sit and order him to sit beside me. He doesn't refuse much to my pleasure. I remove my sandals and pull my legs up and turn so that I am facing Fenris. Folding my legs, I let out a heavy sigh of relief.

"Your feet are swollen," says Luna Valentina, appearing out of nowhere. I startle a bit but then smile at her.

"Yes, they do when I stand for long periods," I reply.

"You should rest for as much time as possible. The ceremony is done. Why don't you go home and relax? I'll send someone with dinner," she offers.

"Thank you, Luna. I'll take her home in some time," says Fenris. She nods and then walks away.

Dominic lands suddenly in front of us, again startling me but I control the urge to scream. I hate this jumping thing.

"My apologies," he says but doesn't sound in the least bit sorry. Fenris chuckles beside me when I glare at the vampire King. My mate pulls me closer making me turn towards our guest.

"Congratulations on your mating, King, and Queen of Werewolves of Recrania." Dominic bows in the old-world fashion.

"Thank you, King Dominic, of the vampires of Recrania," I reply sassily making him chuckle.

"Thank you for keeping those rogues away from me. You stopped my nightmare from coming true," I say sincerely after a few minutes. Fenris's arms tighten around me and mine around him which doesn't go unnoticed by Dominic. He ignores that and smiles at me reassuringly.

"I couldn't save a female whom I think of as a sister but I did my best in trying to save you," is his vague reply. I let it slide and let both the males talk about business. They talk about rogue sightings here and there, some human kidnappings but nothing of my interest until I hear the name of Xanthos.

"What? He's here?" I say unable to keep the fear out of my voice.

"No need to worry. He's been sighted but it looks like he's following someone and not running away from someone. I'll find out more." He looks at Fenris and I try my best to comfort my mate.

"It's your night, please don't let this news ruin it. I apologise for my wrong time," says Dominic before bowing down and then takes off into the night.

I sit cuddled in my mate's arms, comforting him and seeking his warmth while we ponder upon the new responsibilities that come with being the King and Queen. The Moon shines brightly giving me hope that whatever comes, we'll have her blessings in fighting off Xanthos.

"Come with me?" he asks after a long time and I readily put my hand in his, letting him distract us and pulls me towards the forest. I walk with him and soon we reach a secluded area. I look around a bit at the familiar trees but cannot place them in my mind.

"I claimed you as mine for the first time, here," he says in my ear from behind me. His arms are wrapped around me loosely and his nose running along my wolf mark at the back of my neck. I shiver at how he roams his nose along the column of my neck, scenting me and scent marking me. I look around us and take in the familiar scene.

Yes, this is the finishing spot of that race which we had when I first met him. I turn in his arms and look up in his eyes which are shining with love and adoration. I don't need any witch powers to know what he feels for me.

I smile at him and raise myself on my toes. He gets the hint and picks me up by the waist so that my lips reach his in a soft kiss. I wind my arms around his neck and plunge my fingers in his hair, moaning at the feel of his silky strands.

He walks with me in his arms and soon my back finds support. A tree, and from where I am standing, it looks like the same tree where he first pinned me claiming me as his.

"It's the same one, yes?" I breathe against his lips.

"Yes. I want to claim you here, once again and this time I want you to moan my name and not call me a lunatic," he chuckles and I laugh at his reprimand.

"Why don't you take me here then?" I ask, my heart beating faster at the thought of him inside me in this wilderness where anyone can walk in on us.

"No one would disturb us here baby. Are you sure?" he asks, his eyes now turning black showing his arousal.

"Always." I nod, jerkily and that soon his head dips to nip at my neck, my mark and then down towards my cleavage our hands caressing each other, slowly steadily as if we have all the time in the world.

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