The crowd erupted in merriment and excitement. It filled the atmosphere. It was discernible. Even though many members were missing from tonight's ceremony, those out on missions and currently patrolling providing security, the crowd was still large. Consisting of the remaining community members after the attack. Those present were totally captivated by their soon-to-be Luna, thrilled for their Alpha, and eager for the changes to come because of their beliefs. You can see the expressions on their faces. Hope filled the atmosphere. A rush of happiness ran through Aubrianne at the crowd's response, and she smiled brightly. She was almost giddy right now, which showed in her twinkling eyes. She recalled her worries the day she arrived and wanting them to accept her, and they did. She was relieved and overjoyed at that fact, and Zayne's heart swelled with pride for his people and his Mate. He was also quite elated that they were so welcoming to his Mate. He knew he had their blessin

Zayne also ensured he had a conversation with Aubrianne's father right before walking to the spot where he saw her across the field before she stole his breath.He had pulled Alpha Theodore Thornton aside and asked for his blessing.Zayne knew it was a long shot, but from this conversation, he simply wished to inform Alpha Theodore Thornton of his intentions as a way of respect.He harbored no illusions that Thornton would happily give him his blessings, which is why Zayne was shocked when Thornton did.Then Zayne became suspicious. He had a nagging feeling. He was expecting at least some hesitation, a little pushback, not an all-out immediate blessing.Nevertheless, Zayne had made up his mind, and nothing could have changed it.Elder Mortimer soon cleared his throat, interrupting the pair from their sweet, intimate makeout session."And now, it is time for the run in our wolf form..." Elder Mortimer's voice carried. However, he was interrupted by someone on the right side about midwa

Zayne and Aubrianne had one singular goal: completing their marking process. As such, they moved in sync.Their caresses and touches aimed at soliciting sweet sensations that would ripple through their bodies as their skin burned with heat. It was like licks of charring fire.Add in their natural hunger for each other after being apart for a week and yearning for each other daily, which only heightened with the anticipation of solidifying their bond. So it was like dashing some gasoline into the already frenzied and flaming blaze.Aubrianne was down to her baby blue thongs, and Zayne was naked. He had torn off Aubrianne's stringed piece while Aubrianne had ripped off his shirt and pulled his pants down, Zayne assisting her by kicking them away.Then her nails and fingers slowly stretched out, morphing into claws, and she swiftly sliced his boxers off. He sustained a slight slice at the waist of the shorts that quickly healed. She needed to get in there at the elastic that supported t

The day had quickly winded down for the pair, and they were now lying on the bed—Aubrianne draped across Zayne's chest, which was quickly becoming her favorite spot.They were both relaxed in contentment as they reminisced on the night, both giddy with the knowledge that they had shared a perfect night. That was her Luna ceremony, then his surprising proposal and the fact that she said yes, and they were now engaged.They talked of the Luna Ceremony and the fact that it went off without a hitch, Zayne's surprise proposal, and Aubrianne admitting she had no idea. It totally caught her off guard. She babbled, "but when I realized what you were about to do, I already knew my answer because there was no doubt in my mind."She held his gaze now, "I want to be your wife, and I want you to be my husband…I want it all."Zayne lifted her chin and kissed her lips softly, tenderly. "And you have made me the happiest man alive, Aubrianne Ivanov Thornton."His gaze was intense, and Aubrianne swa

And that is another thing Jada loathed. She was so distracted at the time she did not even think of doing a spell to block out the audience, giving her and Mekhi some privacy.But she was not focused. She needed to be on top of her game.Jada was not herself. She suddenly felt all goo-goo ga-ga over a mate who could not even look at her.She was disgusted at this foreign feeling, angry, hurt, and it was all over this dude."Yes, yes, I know, honey. "Aubrianne cooed and side-eyed Zayne. In turn, he acknowledged her and headed toward the room where Jada stormed out as things were being broken in that room.Meanwhile, Aubrianne took Jada outside, and they ventured toward the garden for a private and quiet moment. There was so much Aubrianne wanted to say to Jada about her time here thus far and what she had experienced these last few days, but she would be here for Jada right now."Tell me everything," Aubrianne whispered, stroking Jada's hair and back. They found a bench beside a large