The Moon Child (Book Two of the Alpha Mate series)

Graduation:

 Bloody and battered, the students and professors alike drag themselves and bodies of their wounded to the healers to see who could be helped. Emma stays by Krista as much as she can while also helping to get the wounded the help that they need, accessing her abilities when needed to get more to them sooner. "You both did very well today. I'm proud of you both." Leonidas says quietly. Lilith walks over to him and glares at him.

"You. Rest. Now." She orders pointing towards the makeshift med bay. He sighs and slowly walks to the healers to get his wounds tended to. Emma and Krista look at each other and try to inch away without being seen. "Umm, no. You two get to the med bay as well. There is no way that you are going to get away that easily." She says with a frown and pointed glare. They slowly drag themselves to the others.

"To all of the students who fought bravely three months ago, we are so proud of you. It is our honor to tell you that you are all graduates. The strongest ones are the ones who have enrolled in our advanced classes and will eventually be allowed to hold a position on our staff." Leonidas says standing behind a podium. Emma hugs Krista smiling. Lilith takes the podium.

"My husband and I are proud of all of you. So, shall we begin this ceremony?" She says smiling. Everyone cheers loudly. She begins to slowly list off the members who trained with Emma and Krista. As Emma and Krista take their times getting to their seats, Leonidas motions for the fireworks to be set off. Emma yelps and clings to Krista as she does the same before they begin to giggle. They kiss each other happily and walk out with the others to the celebration in the garden choosing to ignore the swimming party by the lake.