Today was the day of the Full Moon Ceremony. Preparations were made and it was all set. Children were running around, playing and the adults were chatting and having a good time. It was still daytime and everyone was anxiously awaiting the night. Mercedes and Crystal took the day off from all their activities to enjoy the day with the rest of the other people. Crystal was offering some of her unused dresses for Mercedes to don in the evening. She had many of them because Jake was such a big spender on her. She took out a medium puff short sleeves, low plunge neck, and medium length. It was flower-patterned and a perfect fit. Her hair was in a French braid decorated with some flowers to add to look. She put on a simple crescent moon pendant and mid-calf gladiator sandals.She was done getting dressed and she twirled in front of the mirror to inspect the outcome. It was a simple but radiant look and for the first time in her life, Mercedes felt l
The Moon had come out and illuminated everywhere. The pack members gathered around howled to the night sky. Mercedes stood by fascinated by the scene in front of her. Felix stood on the mini-stage in the center and picked up a knife with an ancient inscription on it. He took out his palm and slit it. A cup was handed to him by make with similar inscriptions. He then poured the dripping blood inside it. Felix handed the cup back to Jake and the knife. Jake did the same ritual as he did and the rest of them did it as well. They all mumbled weird things in another language that Mercedes could not make out. The collective blood was poured on the soil and howls were heard again. The moon was at its pinnacle when Mercedes's body began to heat up. When Crystal asked her about it she dismissed her by changing the topic. She grabbed Crystal's hand and pulled towards the fire and they danced along with the rest of the people. Amidst the hype, Mercedes began feeling hot. At
Jake and Crystal were perplexed by Felix's statement. However, more than finding out what Mercedes was other than a human being, they were worried about her current state. She was not giving signs of life and her pulse was weakening with each passing second. Suddenly, Mercedes jolted up and gasped for air like rising from the dead. They were startled by her unexpected awoken state. Her eyes were golden and glowing. By the looks of it was like she was possessed. " Mercedes?" Crystal reached out slowly but she swatted her hand away. " Don't touch me! It hurts. My whole body!" she sprung up from the couch only to end up on the floor in agony, again. No one knew what to do than just horrifically watch her writhe on the floor. Crystal got up and ran to her room to get the medical kit. She rummaged through it in haste to find a sedative enough to put a wolf down. It was a risk but she was willing to take it to be able to somehow alleviate Mercedes's pain until they can figu
Felix looked at Crystal in an indication that she should bring something to cover Mercedes with. He was elated that he finally united with his mate and she just talked to him for the first time. Roland was over the moon as well. He looked at the big white wolf in admiration. The surprises were abundant. He never imagined that his mate would be a legend. It was not a small thing in the werewolf realm. She must be the first white wolf to be seen in centuries. It is not certain that after the perishing of the first generation that there had not been any white wolves. It was a great thing but it was bad. Now that everyone has seen her, nothing can be done about that. If he knew beforehand he would have made sure to conceal her identity from his pack and the rest of the realm for her safety. Unfortunately, he won't be able to sweep this matter under the rug. It will spread like wildfire and soon everyone will know about it. After that, a giant target will be placed on her.
Mercedes kept turning in her sleep and she was sweating. She was having a very vivid nightmare. What she saw was unsettling. A vicious wolf attacking her parents and to men in black. The blood that splattered covered the walls and their pleas for mercy were deafening. The nightmare she was having felt like it was something that already happened. Mercedes woke up breathing heavily. She touched her forehead and wiped the sweat off it. Her heart was pounding wildly and she looked towards the window. It was dawn already. Her thoughts lingered on the nightmare she woke up from a little while ago. Confusion swamped her mind. How come did she have such a horrifying dream? What did it mean? While she was busy asking herself questions the dots finally connected. The day she ran away from home, she left four dead bodies uncounted for. She did not what happened nor did she have any recollection of prior events. Now that she knows that it was a wolf that attacked t
Mercedes stayed locked away in her room. Everyone was worried about her and her well-being. The only one she allowed close to her was Crystal. Even so, she didn't open up about her problem to her. She kept silent and she even blocked out her wolf. She was consumed with guilt and regret. She even thought about running away and back to the human realm to report the crime she committed. She convinced herself that it was the right thing and what she deserved. Felix was anguished by the distance she put between them. He didn't understand what to do or how to reach out to her. His wolf Roland was comforting him for the first time. He tried convincing him that it was not their fault and they should give her some space until she comes around and lets them in. That too was difficult because now that he knows that she is his mate, the pull was too strong. He soon found himself marching towards Mercedes's room. He saw Crystal coming out with a tray of food. It seemed to have bee
Yesterday went better than expected. Mercedes was fine and she was not isolating herself any longer. She woke up early in the morning in a good mood and started making breakfast for everyone. It was in a way to atone for her recent behavior and for pushing everyone away from her. Now that everything was settled she felt it was time she took up her role and took care of everyone. Breakfast was a way to start. She prepared coffee, pancakes with scrambled eggs, bacon, and other delicacies. She went all out to solidify her position as the new Luna of the White Claw Pack. Her thoughts went back to when she told Felix about what happened. She thought that it would be over between him and her after that revelation. FlashbackMercedes stared at Felix anxiously as he had not said anything to her after confession and telling him her unpleasant life story. Tension rose and her heart started to beat erratically and she began t
Felix was standing by his office window staring outside. The people were roaming around minding their own and little kids were all over the place and laughter resonated in the air. There was peace and harmony. Things were going well for a while but in the pit of his stomach, he had an unsettling feeling. He had it for some time but he chose to ignore it. He didn't want to think about anything bad and jinx the newly found happiness the moon's goodness bestowed on him. Things were different now. He didn't just have his pack to look out for but he also had the one who means the world to him. As incredulous as it sounds he knew that he loved her. He just has not admitted it to himself much less to her. Mercedes was now his weakness and it made him fearful of the future. He just knew that his love for her would cloud his judgment and he would never allow himself to lose her to anything. He would fight and burn the whole world to have her until he draws his last breath. He even