The Beta and his Mate

"A Beta and his Vampire Princess" Chapter 9

"Gena! Are you almost ready?" Greyson called out, checking his watch as he waited in the entryway of their house.

It was the day of the Florida Celebration of Peace ceremony and they were going to be late if they didn't leave right this second. Greyson heard Gena sigh and the sound of their bedroom door being thrown open. He knew he was in trouble now.

Gena's red high heels clicked on the tile floor as she marched towards the entryway, holding up the hem of her dress. She was wearing a long satin red evening gown that had a small train and a deep V neckline outlined in silver jewels. She smiled at Greyson's reaction when he first saw her. His eyes bugged out of his head and instantly turned black, Clyde making his presence known. Gena giggled but rolled her eyes so he didn't get too full of himself.

"On second thought, being late isn't such a big deal." He said, his eyes lingering over her body.

"Down, Beta." Gena laughed as his hands began to roam her body.

She allowed him to kiss her once before moving out of his arms and towards the front door. Greyson grumbled in annoyance but followed after his mate without argument. Greyson opened the door for Gena and helped her down the steps. The celebration was at an old barn that had been remodeled into an event space a few miles from the vendors, but still inside the protection of the market's guards.

The field in front of the barn was already filled with cars. A valet motioned for them to pull up in front of the barn and then offered to park the car. Greyson opened the door for Gena and helped her from the SUV. They looked around, observing the loud music and soft lights that decorated the barn and the outside. It really was a beautiful party space.

"Beta Greyson! I'm so glad you could make it!" A man who reeked of werewolf with a strong aura walked up to them. Greyson held Gena closer to his side.

"Thank you, Alpha Brady. This is my mate, Gena." Greyson said and Alpha Brady held out his hand towards the princess.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Princess Gena." Alpha Brady smiled politely.

"Please, Alpha Brady, just call me Gena. And thank you for being such a generous host to us." Gena bowed her head in respect.

"Anything for Alpha Noah and his Beta, dear. Come, let me introduce you to the new Alpha and Luna of Valor Moon." Alpha Brady said, motioning for them to follow after him.

Alpha Brady led them further into the barn and towards the sound of a loud, hearty laughter. In the back of the barn, near some rectangular tables that were set up with food, was a large man with light brown hair and a beautiful woman with elegantly curled blonde hair and deep blue eyes.

"Alpha Ned, Luna Annie, this is Beta Greyson from Blood Moon and his mate, Gena." Alpha Brady said, gesturing towards the couple. Gena and Greyson bowed their heads in respect and Greyson offered the Alpha his hand,

"Congratulations on taking over your pack, Alpha Ned." Greyson said,

"Thank you, Beta Greyson. Congratulations on finding your mate and I applaud you for accepting her," Alpha Ned said, eyeing Gena with curiosity, "Gena, the Vampire Princess, yes?" He asked.

"Yes, Alpha." Gena said, nodding.

"I don't need to be applauded, Alpha. She's my mate, of course I accepted her." Greyson said, pulling Gena snugly to his side.

"I mean no disrespect, Beta Greyson. I simply mean to say that times are very uncertain right now and it takes courage to go against what others may say or think." Alpha Ned said, smiling kindly at Greyson and Gena.