Goddess Gifted Mate

Luna Ceremony Part 2

Seeing the look of surprise and pride on Thane's face, she asked, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?" Thane shook his head and said, "No baby, but you just linked the whole pack at once. That's never been done before." Thane's pride in his mate's abilities was palpable. Freya's brows raised and said, "Oh! I didn't know I had. I just replied on instinct." Thane's joy was infections, Freya's natural ability had brought him immense pride and happiness, deepening their bond. After the ceremony, they left the stage and joined the pack members. It was customary to go on a pack run afterward, but since she wasn't a wolf, it was just Thane that would shift and Freya would ride on Thane's back. Everyone that cold shift joined the run. The young ones that hadn't had their first shift yet, stayed behind. The young ones that stayed behind watched with wide eyes, eagerly awaiting their own turn to shift and join the pack run. Freya noticed this and asked, "Why aren't the younger ones joining us?" "A wolf's first shift happens on their 15th birthday. On their 18th birthday they can smell and sense their mates," Thane replied. Freya's excitement was palpable as she said, "Oh I can't wait to meet your wolf! What's his name? What's he like?" "Lunar. He can't wait to meet you either. He's giving me a headache running around with excitement. He's a combination of playful, energetic, and protective," Thane chuckled. He proceeds to get undressed and puts his clothes to the side to prepare to shift into his wolf. Freya watches in awe as he shifts. Thane's wolf is ink black and huge. She stares in a trance as Lunar bows his head to her and approaches her. Freya reaches out and brushes her hand through his fur, loving how soft and thick it is. Lunar nudges her a little, and Thane mind-links her, "Time to get on Freya. We don't want to keep the pack waiting." She climbs onto Lunar, and Lunar howls before taking off into the forest with Freya on his back and their pack running behind them. Riding on Lunar felt so freeing to Freya. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath of fresh forest air. The scent of the forest and the rhythmic pounding of Lunar's paws against the earth was incredibly grounding to Freya, allowing her to feel a deep sense of connection to nature and to Thane and the pack. The run lasted about an hour and Freya didn't want it to every end. Thane went behind a tree and found his clothes and put them on before retiring to Freya and wrapping her in his arms for a tight hug, "Did you enjoy the run baby?" Thane's question is more of a confirmation, given the huge smile on Freya's face, and the way she seemed to revel in the freedom of the run, her eyes shining with exhilaration. "Absolutely! I didn't want it to end!" she exclaimed. "Can we go on another run again soon?" Thane's face lights up with a warm smile, clearly delighted by Freya's enthusiasm, and he replies, "We can go on another run anytime you'd like, love." She bounces up and down and squeals with excitement at his words. She couldn't wait to go on another run! They head back towards the pack house, where there are now tables of food piled high for the celebration feast. The atmosphere at the pack house is lively, with plenty of food, music, and drinking, providing a wonderful celebration to cap off their special day, and Freya and Thane's excitement is palpable as they dance together. While taking a break from dancing, Freya sits down and begins to think about her mother. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that she never got to meet her mother and share this special night with her. Her father never spoke of her, just said that she had a mother and that was it. She didn't even know if she was alive or dead, but at times like this, she longed to have her by her side. Thane felt Freya's disappointment and longing through the mate bond and went and comforted her. "What's troubling you, love," Thane asked. Freya didn't want to talk about it, but Thane probed a little more and said, "I hate seeing you like this. Please tell me. What has you so upset?" The concern in Thane's voice pulls at Freya's heart strings and says, "I was thinking about my mother...wishing she could be here to celebrate with us. I never met her, and my father never talked about her. Every time I would ask him about her, he would just say that I had a mother and that was it. I don't even know if she's alive or dead." Thane listens attentively, his expression softening with understanding, and he gently wraps his arms around Freya, pulling her close as he says, "We'll try to find out what happened to your mother, together. After we defeat Malaki and his army, I promise you, we will find her. You deserve to know who she is and what happened to her." Thane's vow offers her a glimmer of hope and reassurance, potentially alleviating some of the uncertainty and mystery surrounding her mother's absence, and bringing a sense of closure within reach. Freya shakes off her negative emotions and says, "Thank you, Thane! That means the world to me. Now, how about you show me some more of your Alpha moves on the dance floor?" She takes his hand and leads him onto the dance floor. Her mood improves dramatically, and she's ready to let loose and have some fun with Thane, her playful side shining through as she teases him about showing off his Alpha moves. Tonight was the best night of her life, next to mating and marking Thane. She never thought that she could be this happy. Because of her father, she thought that she would be Malaki's wife, and live the rest of her life miserable. Thane and his pack finding her was a miracle she never knew was possible. If she had, she would have fought harder against the marriage and never gave up. Now she had everything she could possibly hope for; family, friends and a place to call home. She would protect this pack, her family, with everything she had. Killing Malaki was the only thing standing in her way of true bliss. Once he was taken care of, she could finally relax, and not constantly be looking over her shoulder. Freya believed that when you had this much to lose, it motivated a person more than any power-hungry enemy. Keeping Thane safe and the pack safe meant everything to her now. What Freya didn't know, was that because she was now mated to Thane, the Moon Goddess blessed them both with a surprise. Not a baby...yet, but a surprise that would help aid them in the battle against Malaki. Meanwhile, back in Malaki's realm, the news of Thane and Freya's Luna and mating ceremony reaches him. Rage filled him, and he started destroying everything in the room. How dare she let that filthy mutt touch her and claim her. She was his, and he would get her back if it was the last thing he did. He would make her stand by and watch as he destroyed the werewolves, and kill her mate in front of her as she watched. Once she was completely broken, he would train her to be a submissive wife just the way he liked. She would learn to obey him, and serve his every need, in bed and anywhere else he wanted her.