DAWN (Manxboy)

BOND

Who would have thought that the mating ceremony would spawn in less than an hour, and Seth was still in his pool of tears. The two she-wolf were already in distraught, they would face the consequences of their alpha if he was to see his mate, wallowing in misery.

"Please stop crying... If he senses your distress he will kill us!"

Seth momentarily listened to their pleas but resumed shortly after enabling himself to comprehend the situation. He was going to be mated to an Alpha. Force to bare his offspring. Creating a family from the person he considered as a monster. I personally think that he's allowed to weep.

"Merci Luna... Please hush your cries. I have a daughter at home. She'll be a motherless cub if I were to die."

Seth would never want that to happen. Although it was against from his system, he reluctantly seize his cries and the sobs were now replaced by slight hiccups. Eventually his emotions were finally stable and the two females sigh in relief as they quickly dressed him with the traditional gown. It was a white thin clothing that reaches to it's knees. The fabric were made from the fur of the first Luna of the pack. Although it was a thousand years old, it's texture was still soft, and since it was handled with much care its quality was the same as it was first made.

The fair Seth could only let some tears fall since he was not allowed to burst his emotions, or he would endanger these women who were attending him. As they comb his hair, washed his feet with scented water and wore a velvet choker that has an engraved writings which he could not understand. The color was contrasting with his pale skin that it almost look appetizing to the dominant wolves. But that was the point of the choker. It was a symbolism that he was soon to be marked by their alpha.
This would keep the unmated partner to safe, but for Seth it was a sign of belonging to his captor.

As they prepare Seth for the mating ceremony, they could not help but notice the gentle features he possess. Every part of his body were somewhat made of delicate flowers, and his hands were soft with no hint of callus. Normally for a human civilization to survive they would plant vegetables and fruits for winter. But this boy was of not a farmer nor a servant or slave. They thought he must have lived a luxurious life. But they were wrong.

Seth, like any other villager, he partakes a special role that would be helpful for his family. Since he was not strong like the others his family forbid him to participate into heavy activities such as farming, harvesting and building. His frail body could only do light jobs such as dusting, cooking and sweeping. Since Seth doesn't have much to do, he spent most of his time reading books with Stephen. This result into his body to become lean, which complemented his beauty.

Although he was a male, it was not uncommon that there were a number of young men proposing to him. Since the human population was decreasing they were running out of option and women were scarce. Hence, why they allowed the same gender to copulate to satisfy urges. Growing up Seth and Stephen had a lot of suitors. But they turn them down. It wasn't that they weren't enough for them, it's because they can't see themselves engaging intimacy and they would rather marry a book then the abhorrent men who wants nothing but to bed them.

A knock was heard from across the room. They all turn their heads and saw Malachi, the beta.

"It is time. Please follow me Luna."

As Seth was dragged out of the room, passing through the stone structured hallway Seth tried to pull his hands away from the man who was dragging him.

"Please... I don't want this." Seth said as he tries to stop the man from pulling him further to their destination.

"Nobody wanted this but him." He tersely replied.

Seth could not comprehend what he was talking about but one thing for sure he felt the apprehension of his words. Shortly after the short tense walk they finally arrive in front of a door that was decorated by skulls that looked like dog bones. Only they were too big to be considered to be dogs. This added more fear in his system and Malachi actually had a hard time restraining him this time.

"No! I'm not going inside! NO!"

However, no matter how much he refuses to submit he was still weak, fizzle and frail, he could never adjourned the ceremony even if he causes a scene. Because Erik was determine to make him his, despite the objections of the elders.

Despite resisting with all of his might he was still dragged inside, and once they were in he was greeted by people... Well most of it. Others were in wolf form while the rest had some ears and tails. He searched the room and succumb in despair as he realize that there was no escape. There was only one exit and that was the entrance, which is now heavily guarded. As his gaze landed at the center of the room his eyes meet on him. His feral gaze made him step back but Malachi's arms stopped him from moving any further. This actions were repeated until they reached the altar where an elder was standing.

The elder was holding an old book, pages having the color of coffee. It was a very ancient book and the way it was clutched by the elder's chest, close to his heart, signifies how valuable it is. When Malachi handed him to Erik, Seth attempted to draw back his hand but was caught on time by Erik. He pulled him close as he growled close to his ears, telling Seth he was not please with his behavior. Hearing his threats made him flinch and did not move a muscle from his grasp. This pleasured Erik and directed his swinish gaze towards the elder, who was obviously forced to be there to complete the ceremony.

He gulp that gathered fluid and begun opening the book and read the first text;

"We are about to unite two souls and to announce your new Luna through the mating ceremony. Anyone who are against of the pair, speak now or forever hold your peace-"

Just when the elder finished the last words Erik made a harsh growl ripped from his throat towards everyone. He wanted everyone to know that he welcomes challenges and he will accept anyone who wishes to intrude. Everyone flinch. Some even submitted and bare their necks telling their Alpha they accepted their new Luna. Others lowered their head and respected their Alpha's wishes. They trusted his decision, just as much as they trust him with their lives. The elders of course despise the idea, but remained silent and the ceremony carried on.

It was a lot of wordings and most of it Seth did not understand. He stood there as his hands were held by the mighty brute. He long stopped resisting when he tired himself. Gradually his fears went away and for a moment he was calm, that was until the elder close the book snapping him back to his fear. He looked at the old man, but the man barely made eye contact and proceeded into saying;

"You may mark your mate."