That Crazy Witchcraft

Marriage?

"I love seeing you this happy Thea," Amiah giggled as she sipped her cocktail. The two girls were standing by the bar on their second or third drink, soaking up the time they had alone with each other where they could talk. It wasn't as easy to talk about boys when said boys were within earshot.

"I have to admit when you and Tristan were first mated, the sight of the two of you made me gag. I couldn't understand it because I had never experienced it. With Greyson, it was a lot of tension which built up and exploded, and we..."

"Ended up shagging. I know. Continue." Amiah finished in a serious tone.

"It was never like this. It was never...magical. I feel like I know Bowie as well as I know you or Ned. Like he was made for me and I for him. I am actually excited about the idea of getting to know him and moving with him. Although I am going to miss you loads."

"And I am going to miss you too," Amiah pouted. "You better call me every day and I will be coming to visit you or you me every weekend. You don't get rid of me that easy."

Thea took Amiah's free hand and gave it a squeeze. "Good. You are my best friend and no one will ever replace you."

"Bloody better not."

"So," Thea smirked. "You and Tristan haven't mated yet. I thought you would have been bonded on the night of our birthday, not going to lie."

"I think your poor brother did too. I mean we have had sex of course. But the bonding bit...I am a little nervous about." She bit her lip.

"You too?" Thea practically whispered.

Amiah eyes shot up. "Oh Thea I am so freaked out.  I mean I sort of have an idea of what happens in that he bites me and I bite him but I don't know much more than that and then we have to transform into our wolves and mate again as wolves and it's all embarrassing and I have no clue what exactly happens. Plus I want to have a ceremony and get married but your brother thinks it's silly and there is no need."

Thea had never seen Amiah so flustered. Her usual perfect blonde hair was falling around her face and Thea would see the sweat beads breaking out on her forehead. Her best friend was panicking and she wanted to help.

"Ok, calm down before you hurt yourself," Thea laughed. "Ben...another cocktail for Amiah and a Bramble for me," she called to the bar man. "Here," she lifted Amiah's current glass to her lips. "Drink up." The girl did as told. "My mum once told me all about it before she died."

"She did?" Thea nodded. "My mum tells me bloody nothing!"

"So, with your mate, during sex, your canines will extend of their own accord. It doesn't hurt but you will notice them (how could you not) and you will bite down on his neck and he on yours. It can be at the same time or one after the other, it's up to you. Your elixir from your canines will mix with his blood and form a connection between you two. My mum said that it can be quite...intense when that happens. This connection apparently is like a 6th sense. It is how you communicate without speaking, like the pack mid-linking. You can sense how he is feeling if you really concentrate and will be able to understand each other better than anyone can. It will bond you together. Your bond will have a special symbol which will show up on your body. Like a tattoo. Every wolf pair has one but most like to keep them private. My parents was a crown and a love heart inside it. My mum showed me it. It was on her shoulder. Then, most likely the next day, you and your mate will both shift into your wolves and you will allow your wolf to take over so they can complete their bond too. They will have the same mark on them. It's all very private and intimate and you should only do it when you feel you are ready. My mum says it's very draining emotionally and physically."