Beautiful Luna

23. A Passionate Wedding Night

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The forest held its breath.

Not in fear.
Not in silence.
But in reverence.

Above the ancient trees, the moon hung full and luminous, spilling silver over every branch, leaf, and soul gathered below. It glowed not as a distant orb—but as a sacred witness. Tonight, it bore testimony to a love that had withstood fear, fire, and fate.

Tonight, Alpha King Giovanni Moretti would take his mate.
Not a queen.
Not a princess.
But a king of his own.

And the pack would bow—not just to strength—but to love.

Giovanni stood tall beneath the ancient moonstone arch, his figure regal in the flickering torchlight. The arch had stood for generations, carved by the hands of the first alphas—etched with prayers, oaths, and the silent cries of those who had come before.

He wore a cloak of midnight black, the hem sweeping the forest floor like liquid shadow, its edges lined in golden thread that shimmered with each breath of wind. The Moretti crest, a silver wolf wreathed in flame, rested over his heart. But nothing about his bearing was cold or untouchable.

Not tonight.

Not as his eyes searched the clearing, softening the instant they found him.

Levi García.

The omega walked toward him with slow, reverent steps, his silver-blue ceremonial robes gliding around him like water. The fabric caught the moonlight and turned it to silk, pooling at his feet as if the night itself bowed to him.

A circlet of silver vines rested on his brow, delicate and wild, as though the forest had crowned him its own. But no crown or robe could ever match what radiated from within him.

He was beautiful. But not just that.
He was strong.
Whole.
Unbroken.

And utterly unforgettable.

Gasps whispered through the crowd as he reached the ancient altar. The sea of faces—warriors, nobles, servants, elders—stood hushed, their gazes reverent, their hearts caught in their throats. For in that moment, they knew they weren't witnessing just a ritual.

They were witnessing history.

At Giovanni's side stood Vincenzo Moretti—tall, silent, and resolute. His gaze flickered from the altar to the trees, ever vigilant, though his usually unreadable eyes glistened.

Beside him, Hazel Moretti vibrated with giddy excitement in violet lace, her curls bouncing with every breath.

"Oh Moon above, he's breathtaking," she whispered dramatically to no one in particular. "I should've stolen him before Gio found him. Honestly, criminal levels of beauty."

Vincenzo's mouth twitched at the corners, barely suppressing a grin.

To the other side, Blake Grayson stood like a sentinel—his hand resting on the hilt of his ceremonial blade, sharp eyes fixed on the couple. Behind him, Ava García held her baby close, wrapped in soft linen. The child cooed softly, undisturbed by the quiet tension around her.

"She's been fussing all day," Ava had muttered earlier. "But no way in hell I'm missing this."

"If she cries, I'll shush her. Or hand her to Gio. Let's see how the Alpha King handles a spit-up surprise."