Twins Unexpected

Chapter 12 - Luna Ceremony

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For the first time I felt sexy powerful, like the Moon Goddess herself. This dress was midnight magic, I never imagined that I would ever wear a dress like this one. It didn't need any jewelry, and I couldn't wear any underwear- the dress was all me. Holding my head up I would be in front of the pack- these people that I've known my entire life- as their Luna.

I had decided to be their Alpha Female, and I can't say it was against my will. Powerful and pure she-wolf, I let my dominance flow so all could understand they were with their leader. My wolf was responsible for these changes, and I was so grateful for her guidance this past month.

Holding my breath, I paused at the top of the grand staircase before heading down. Fintan was at the bottom and was looking up at me with his now amber glowing eyes. I smiled at him, he was feeling very... intense at the moment. And I was feeling nervous in spite of my bravado.

Walking slowly down the treacherous stairs so I wouldn't trip, I wore goddess sandals which made walking easier since the event was outside. It was a formal event, tablecloths, crystal, china, flowers, candles, hanging lights, a dance floor. And then later there were going to be a few activities for everyone to enjoy, a hard rock band in the recreation hall, slow dancing in the ballroom, a bonfire for the lovebirds and mates, and a 'dark' run for the solo male and female wolves that had excess energy.

And always the patrols which were doubled to keep us safe from assassin wolves, the despicable mercenaries that would do anything for money. But our pack and village were safe tonight, and were one of the largest in the world. And we knew how to par-tay.

Fintan put one foot on the bottom step and watched me descend, his molten gaze never dropping from mine, and when I got close he reached a hand out. I put my own hot hand into his steady one, and he slowly bent down and kissed my knuckles, his eyes promising heaven. God what that man did to me!

I was sure my cheeks were as pink as my dress.

Inhaling deeply, I absorbed my mate's essence, loving his unique musky scent which always seemed to arouse me- and make me feel sheltered as well as safe. Fintan put my hand on his elbow and we started walking to the back yard. He patted my hand, allowing the contact to calm me, soothe me, bolster my nerves. I smiled at the support.

Walking outside I was shocked at the number of people gathered. It looked like over a thousand, my mates obviously invited more than our pack and I turned to look at Fintan. Who just looked back with a smirk on his face.

"It's for you, Little Wolf. All this is for you," he whispered in my ear and nuzzled my cheek.

"I would have preferred a picnic," I muttered but am sure my Alpha mate heard me just fine.

People walked to us to congratulate our new status, and we spoke to many of Fintan's allies, the little sneak. He turned our event into a political occasion, I should have known. And it was enlightening to see Fintan suavely maneuver his way around, being pleasant and asking everyone about their specific interests- I had absolutely no idea how he kept all the information in his head.

I now saw that his silence within the pack was to allow Jeremy to be the defacto Alpha.

People just seemed to either gravitate towards him or fear him absolutely. The men and women who radiated power were comfortable around him, and he intimidated everyone else. We walked slowly to the platform and I started watching Jeremy, who stood in front of everyone with his parents. He looked confident and relaxed, only I knew how nervous he was as he joked with the people that walked to him to talk.