Fated by Blood and Moon

Chapter 29: The Final Bond

Leo’s POV

I watched Maya from across the room, her graceful movements catching my eye as she arranged the flowers in a vase on the windowsill. The sunlight filtered through the trees outside, casting a warm glow around her, making her seem ethereal. She was everything I had ever wanted in a mate—strong, compassionate, and fiercely loyal. But there was something I needed to tell her, something I had been thinking about for weeks now.

She’s ready, Fenrir growled softly in my mind. It’s time to make her our Luna, officially. To seal the bond.

The thought had been lingering in the back of my mind for a while. Maya had already proven herself time and time again, not just as a warrior but as a leader. She was more than capable of standing by my side as Luna. I wanted to make it official—not just for the pack, but for us.

I walked over to her, my heart pounding in my chest. As I approached, she turned to face me, her eyes soft and full of curiosity. “Leo?” she asked, tilting her head slightly. “What is it?”

I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. “Maya,” I began, reaching out to take her hands in mine. “I’ve been thinking a lot about us. About our future.”

Her brow furrowed slightly, though there was no trace of fear in her gaze. “What’s on your mind?” she asked softly.

I could feel Fenrir stirring within me, eager to speak, to let the wolf’s instincts take over. But I wanted this moment to be between Maya and me. I needed to say this with my own words.

“I want to make you my Luna,” I said, my voice steady but filled with emotion. “Officially. I want the pack to recognize you as their leader, just as I do. And… I want to mark you, Maya. To seal our bond forever.”

Her eyes widened slightly, and for a moment, I wasn’t sure how she would react. But then, a smile spread across her lips, and I could see the joy shining in her eyes.

“You want to mark me?” she asked softly, her voice laced with excitement and wonder.

I nodded, feeling the weight of the moment settle between us. “Yes. I want to seal our bond, so that there’s no question. You are my mate, my Luna, and I want the world to know it.”

She let out a soft breath, her gaze locked on mine. “I’ve waited for this moment, Leo. For you to truly see me, not just as your mate, but as your equal.”

She’s always been our equal, Fenrir rumbled, his voice filled with pride. Mark her, Leo. It’s time.

Maya smiled again, and I could feel Lyra’s presence through her, a sense of strength and acceptance that only made me love her more. We’ve always been ready, Leo, Lyra’s voice echoed through the bond, speaking both to Fenrir and me.

“I’ve always seen you, Maya,” I said, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. “You’re more than my equal. You’re my everything.”

Maya’s POV

His words washed over me, filling my heart with warmth. I had waited so long for this—longed for the day Leo would see me not just as his mate, but as his Luna. And now that it was finally happening, it felt almost surreal.

It’s what we’ve always known was meant to be, Lyra said softly, her voice brimming with pride and excitement. He wants to mark us. To make us his, in every way.

The idea of being marked sent a shiver of anticipation through me. It was a sacred act, one that would bind us together for eternity, deepening our connection in a way that went beyond the bond we already shared. It was something I had dreamed of, but hearing Leo speak of it out loud made it real.

“I want this too,” I said, my voice steady despite the emotions swirling inside me. “I want to be your Luna, Leo. I want to be by your side, always.”

His smile was soft, but there was a fierce determination in his eyes. “Then it’s settled. We’ll prepare for your Luna coronation, and when the time comes… I’ll mark you.”

My heart raced at the thought of the ceremony, the moment where everything would come together—the pack, the bond, the future we were about to step into. I could already picture it: standing beside Leo as his Luna, officially recognized by the Silvermoon Pack, and then… the marking.

This is our destiny, Lyra’s voice was calm but filled with a sense of purpose. You were always meant to lead, Maya. Now the time has come to claim what’s yours.

Leo squeezed my hand gently, bringing me back to the present. “We’ll need to prepare everything,” he said, his voice now more businesslike. “Jaxon can help organize the coronation, and I’ll speak to the elders about the ceremony. But for now, I want us to take some time, just you and me.”

I nodded, feeling a flutter of excitement mixed with nervous energy. “I’d like that.”

He smiled, and I could sense Fenrir just below the surface, his wolf eager to run with Lyra. “How about one last run together before everything changes? We’ll let Fenrir and Lyra enjoy the night too.”

Yes! Lyra leapt at the idea, her excitement matching Fenrir’s.

I didn’t need any further encouragement. Within seconds, I felt the familiar pull of the shift as Lyra surged forward, my bones reshaping and fur covering my skin. I let her take control, feeling the power and freedom of our wolf form. The world was sharper, clearer, and all I could focus on was the raw energy of the moment.

Leo’s POV

Fenrir burst free, his silver form shimmering in the moonlight as we stood beside Lyra. The connection between us pulsed stronger than ever. I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. Maya wasn’t just any wolf—she was a force to be reckoned with, and soon she would be my Luna, the other half of our leadership, and the one who would share every burden and victory with me.

She’s always been ready for this, Fenrir growled softly. Mark her soon, and let our bond be complete.

I turned to Maya—no, to Lyra—and dipped my head in acknowledgment. Run with me, I commanded, my voice laced with the weight of our future together.

She let out a soft growl of approval, and without hesitation, we both darted into the woods, our paws thundering against the ground as we moved as one. The wind whipped through my fur, and for a brief moment, it felt like nothing else mattered but this—us, our wolves, and the wild freedom we shared.

As we raced through the forest, weaving between trees and leaping over fallen logs, I felt that unbreakable bond tightening. It wasn’t just the mate bond anymore. This was the beginning of something new—something eternal.

Maya’s POV

Running beside Fenrir felt like the culmination of everything I had fought for—freedom, love, belonging. The wind rushed through my fur, and I felt completely in sync with him, as if our souls were intertwining with every stride we took.

Lyra was in her element, her energy pulsing with joy and determination. This is what we were meant for, Maya. To lead, to run beside him, as equals.

I could feel it in my bones—this was only the beginning. The Luna coronation, the marking, it would solidify our place in the pack and our bond in the universe.

As we slowed down near a cliff overlooking the pack’s territory, I shifted back into my human form, feeling the night air cool against my skin. Leo followed, and we stood together, overlooking everything we had worked for.

“I’m ready,” I whispered, turning to face him, my voice filled with confidence and love. “I’m ready to be your Luna, Leo.”

He stepped closer, brushing a hand down my arm, his touch gentle yet firm. “And I’m ready to make you mine, in every way,” he said, his voice deep and filled with promise. “We’ll face everything together, Maya. As Alpha and Luna.”

His words settled deep in my heart, and for the first time, I felt a sense of completeness. We had fought, bled, and loved, and now we were ready to lead. Together.