Maddison P.O.V. Standing in the finished ballroom, I have to take a deep breath so I do not faint from the nerves. The room is absolutely gleaming with splendor. Clara was right - Cianna does not know how to go small. She came to us about two weeks back and asked if it was okay if she invited Alphas and Lunas from the nearby pack - as a sign of peace and friendship. Liam had scrunched his nose, because that meant inviting Rick, and he really didn’t want him to bring his sister. Cianna had smiled and told us she had thought of that and in his invitation it specifically stated that we wanted to see the two Alpha’s of Iron mountain, and his father would be his plus one. Liam had looked at me, and I had shrugged. The former Alpha threw me out of his pack, and I must admit I kinda found it like poetic justice to the man, inviting him to come to my Luna ceremony. I agreed and Liam did the same. He wanted me to be comfortable, and I laughed and told him I would be if we canceled. Cianna ha
Liam P.O.V.I told Richard we would speak more in the morning, but right now Maddie needs me. As soon as we came back to our room, she completely broke down. She blamed herself for not freeing her teacher and confidant, but I kept telling her it’s not her fault. We all thought Azlela was dead. I mind-linked the information to my parents, and in the middle of me trying to calm my crying mate, someone bashed on the door, throwing it open and bursting into our room. The hurricane was of course my mother. Dad came behind her with sad eyes and an apologetic expression. Maddie quietly keeps sobbing into my shirt, as mom sits down on her other side on the bed and pulls her into a side hug. I bite down a growl. “Uhm, mom, boundaries?!” I exclaim with an eye roll, but she completely ignores me. She keeps cooing at Maddie, telling her the same things as me. Which I would have told her was for no use, but whatever floats her boat I guess. “Son, are you sure Azlela is alive?” Dad asks, bringing
Maddison P.O.V.Breakfast goes without a hitch. The family is gathered, which is always a pleasant and loud affair - I am learning. Everyone teases everyone, and the sassy remarks fly though the room. The only time the atmosphere wasn’t loud, was when Liam told everyone what happened at the meeting this morning. Cianna and the other moms were beside themselves with anger over the audacity of Rick and Jessica. Logan contemplated if we could attack Iron Mountain and free Azlela, but he quickly changed his mind, when the consequence of that dawned on him. “A better way to go about this, if you don’t mind, Liam?” Killian says, looking at Liam and me. Liam nods, listening intently. “We could try and gather evidence on Iron Mountain - in the shadows at first. We need to reveal to the entire community what they are up to, and what they have done. We need the other packs on our side, as well as the Council. We need to be smart about it.” “You’re right, Killian, but how do you suppose we do
Liam P.O.V. The day goes by fairly quickly after breakfast. We gather in the living room, closing the doors, so we can be alone and they can make sure I do not sneak out to see Maddie. I really want to just go up there to see her, hug her and kiss her. It pains me to be away from her, especially when I have to be. I know she is well looked after, and the people we hired for their spa treatments, and makeovers are seriously pros, and supernatural. They know the order of a pack, and we made sure they knew who they were pampering today. They will show her the respect she deserves, and I invited them to the ceremony tonight as a thanks for coming on a weekend day. They are all part of one of our allies, and all said yes to stay for tonight. I know this is what Maddie would have suggested had she known, which is why I did it. I want my girl to be happy, comfortable and surrounded by love! Speaking about being surrounded by love, I hope my little surprise with her brother makes her happy.
Maddison P.O.V.Everyone is dancing, laughing and enjoying themselves. I’m sitting at the table, resting my sore feet and looking at my fiancé dancing with his sister. They look really happy, and I can’t quite keep the smile off my face. The fact that Liam proposed to me still has me kind of shocked. The ring is absolutely huge and gorgeous, and even though I don’t really care how much it cost or how big it is, I am still very impressed with it. And with him. He did it perfectly. I still have to kick his ass for hiding my brother for a day, and proposing in front of the entire pack and guests, but I can’t fault him for either. The evening was even more perfect than I had ever imagined. The thought pulls me in and I lose myself in memories and thoughts. Because what I could picture in the cold dark nights in my cave, was far from the truth. In the cave I only had the fear of being forced to mate with someone because they wanted my powers, or discovered by Iron Mountain and forced to
Liam P.O.V. It’s almost a shame to ruin Maddie’s beautiful green dress, but there is nothing to do about it. I am not going to get her off this bed until some time tomorrow, even though I think tomorrow might be too soon. I elongate one finger into a claw, and slide it down the side of her dress, going over the top as well. Then I can peel it off of her without having her move in the slightest. The dress slides out from underneath her as well, and then I make a short process of removing the strapless bra. Then I lose the top half of my own attire for tonight. “Liam! I liked that dress.” Maddie pouts, and I chuckle. Of course she would complain about my tactics. Well too freakin bad. “I’ll have one similar made for you, baby. Don’t worry.” She crosses her arms, and I raise an eyebrow. “You really wanna challenge me right now?” She just sticks her tongue out, and in return I flip her around, so she is on her stomach in an instant. Maddie yelps, but I’m sure it was just because of the
Maddison P.O.V. I kind of regret challenging Liam last night, but I also don’t regret it. He was a beast, and he was right. By the time he was done with me, I had no idea what was up and down or what my was. It was glorious, and I cannot wait to do it again. It seemed to fuel him on, like he was on a mission to get me to cum again and again. I watch him sleep. I have been awake for a couple of minutes, but I don’t exactly know what woke me up. I am cozy, laying here in my mated arms, his light snores and warm body making me relaxed. Then why did I wake up? Something stirs in my mind. Knocking gently at first, but ending up hammering on my mental barriers. What the hell? “AH!” My outburst wakes up Liam, who immediately growls at the invisible threat. “Maddie, what’s wrong?” He asks, taking my aching head between his hands. “It feels like someone is hammering on my head. But on the inside.” I whimper from the pain as it gets more intense. Liam coos. “Baby, I think someone you have
Liam P.O.V. I can’t wait to see Maddie’s face when she sees what I have up my sleeve today. I know she is sad her brother had to leave for his pack, so I planned a little something for her. Not without help from my mother, I might add. Otherwise this would have not happened. I smile to myself. So much has changed already. People are accepting of Maddie and her gifts, and they are getting more used to animals running in and out of the pack grounds. We have not had any big wounded visitors since the day Piper brought her friend back, but he has been back multiple times on his own. Maddie says it’s to say thank you, and I have to take her word for it.“Where are we going?” Maddie asks with a small laugh, and I remember I actually brought a blindfold for her. “Hey! I just remembered this!” I say, picking it out from my pocket. The laughter rises, from a small chuckle to a full belly laugh. “I’m not putting that on.” She says, and I give her a cheeky look. “Oh no?” “Nuh uh.” She cros