Freaks & Geek

Chapter 25: Evermore

The vampires were fun and edgy. Harlow likened them to true hipsters and free thinkers. They spent most of the night partying, but there was the necessary break where Harlow said a few words about being just, fair and most importantly fun. It earned her some laughs before everyone watched her get crowned as the Queen of Vampires and all supernatural creatures under their domain.

The party went well into the early morning hours and Harlow knew she would hate herself later. She finally found herself in Wes' arms at 4 am and sighed. The wolves were throwing a full on bash later that day as the full moon would be high and they would be offering thanks to the Moon Goddess.

One moment Harlow was laying her head down to sleep and the next it was time for her Luna coronation. It was almost 6 pm and Harlow didn't want to be late. She wore a long white flowy high-waisted skirt that rested at her ankles with a pastel lace crop top and an ornate flower crown on her straightened hair.

Her wedges added some height to her short stature and she couldn't help but smile at the finished product. Just like the vampires they were hosting the werewolves on their property. Harlow had to go through the grounds spreading sage to wash out the vampire scent. Harlow didn't want either sect to think she was playing favorites. She would be fair to all parties and rule impartially and respectfully.

As they walked towards the packs Harlow faltered as they all began howling. She would never get used to that and Wes knew it and smiled. The party was a powerful and spiritual one. Pups played around in both human and wolf form.

The women flocked to her so easily and it made her happy. Wes took pride in the fact that members of his packs not only in the US, but also around the world were present. They all genuinely accepted and respected his mate and their Luna.

Wes had been around for so long that no one dare question the bond he had with his brothers. He knew there were wolves and vampires alike that didn't like how close he and Val were, but there wasn't anything anyone could do about it. When a sage told them all in the 1200's that their destiny would forever be tied together and through a shared mate they thought she was crazy.

When they met Harlow, they worried what the others would think or do. However, as Wes watched Harlow laugh loudly with the women of the pack, he couldn't help but smile. "She's beautiful," the alpha of the Imo State pack in Nigeria stated with a pleasant smile. "That she is." Wes agreed. "So, the wedding is next weekend? Emmanuel told me. Congrats!" Wes nodded before revealing the surprise the guys had planned for Harlow.

Harlow went to get a drink when an elder woman walked up to her with a bright smile, long white hair and clear gray eyes. "I wouldn't drink that if I were you." Harlow looked at her surprised. "Why not? I love a good mojito." She simply shook her head before discreetly putting her hand over her belly. "It's not good for them." Harlow's eyes widened at the implication.

"What? No, that's not possible. We just started having sex like yesterday." The woman chuckled lightly. "Demon, werewolf and vampire offspring are very intentional and it only takes one time. They grow like weeds too as the entire pregnancy only lasts between four and five months."

The woman laughed heartily at the shocked expression that enveloped her. "You're going to make a great mother. Just like I know you're going to make a great Luna." She gave her a parting squeeze before leaving her there with her thoughts.

Val caressed Harlow's arm as they lay in bed. He knew something was on her mind, but she wouldn't share. He wanted her to come to them whenever she was ready to talk about it. That week they were all going to be busy planning her surprise wedding.

They told her they were leaving for a trip to get a much-deserved break. Calypso was going to get to Italy on Thursday, a day before them, to set everything up for the rehearsal dinner. She would already have the wedding dress and veil along with her shoes and jewelry.