The Weretiger's Curse

Chapter twenty-four

We were both seated on the couch and I took Alec's hand.

"How long was I out for?" I asked

"Three days, the worst three days of my life" Alec said and I squeezed his hand.

Alec informed me of the pack members we lost,  the Guardians thats currently hunting the Lycans that got away and I learned that seven of the pack members didn't make it,  three of them had already had a funeral but the rest must still be held. I wanted to start the preparation as soon as he said it but he reminded me to rest, that he will take care of it. I felt really guilty for the losses and made a mental note to visit these pack members families as soon as I'm better again.

One week later

I was sitting outside,  I had regained all my energy, visited the families of the pack members that lost their lives in the fight. I expected some hate or even hard feelings from their families but everyone was really friendly and acted like I did them a favor by visiting them.  I didn't understand it.

Alec came outside and sat beside me, I had some questions about pack life, their traditions and this Luna thing that nobody explained to me yet.

"So, can you tell me what a Luna is?" I asked Alec.

"A Luna is like a mother figure to the pack, helping out where needed, giving advice or just a listening ear. Basically just being there for all pack members. When whe mate, you become Luna because I am the Alpha. A Luna also makes her Alpha stronger, she makes the pack stronger. Pack members respect their Luna like they respect their Alpha, they are also under your command" Alec answered

"You have mentioned the mating part before but I never asked what exactly mating is" I said questioning him.

"First, a mating ceremony is held, it's much like a wedding except the female has to wear a blue dress,  honoring the moon goddess, there is a vow reading where we make vows to eachother and to the pack, then we do a blood bonding ceremony where you vow to protect the pack trough blood, its just a small cut on your hand to draw a little blood that will drip into a bowl, I will do the same amd then thw pack will folow our actions. After the blood bonding,  you are part of the pack, bonded to me and the pack. Then everyone party's while we go off to complete the mating. We make love and I have to mark you in the process. It sounds scary but its a small bite and I have heard that it doesn't hurt, it's pleasurable." Alec ended.

Well that doesn't sound primitive at all. It was a lot to take in but I understood. After all that information,  I made myself comfortable on the grass and rested my head on Alec's chest. He put his arms around me and kissed the top of my head. I knew this was where I belonged and that I never wanted to be anywhere else or belong to anyone other than Alec. So I decided why wait any longer.

"When can we hold the mating ceremony? " I asked, braking the silence.

Alec looked at me and I could see that he was surprised at my question.

"Alec, I know what I want and it's you,  I want to be yours completely, I am ready"  I said with a smile.

Alec jumped up and pulled me up, he embraced me and gave me a kiss.

"If you are sure, we can start the preparations tomorrow morning" he said, still holding me tightly.

"I am sure,  Alec" and with that he pulled me in and kissed me again.

It was starting to get late so I went inside to prepare dinner, Alec followed me inside but went to take a shower while I cooked. Whe ate in a comfortable silence and went to bed.  Tomorrow we will start planning our mating ceremony and I could feel the excitement rising before I fell asleep with Alec's arms around me.