Shadow Luna

CH. 15

Jason POV

I was roaring with rage when my scout came in with news of my Luna. That fucker had marked her, claimed her. I am going to kill that Alpha and I am going to punish my Luna and burn that mark off her neck. She is mine and mine alone. I brought her into this world with the soul reason of being my Luna. I will burn the world to the ground to get her back to me.

“How is the conditioning going with our secret weapon?” I ask my father and the scientist who are in the room with me. I took a few deep breaths to calm myself down. I need to think with a clear head.

“He is responding well; he will be ready for the upcoming Luna ceremony.” The scientist said trembling in fear. I sniff the air enjoying that scent. The smell of fear energized me, fueling the evil inside me.

“Good, we will release him close to the ceremony. I am sure he will draw her to us.” I said. I dismiss everyone and sit behind my desk. I lean back and close my eyes picturing her in bed as I crease her soft cheek.

“Soon my little pet…very soon.” I say to myself out loud.

Annabelle POV

Today is my Luna ceremony. I am nervous and exited at the same time. Apparently, this is like a big wedding, but you also vow your life to the pack and bind our link with a pack run.

I was left alone in my bedroom waiting for my time to finally come out. I was dressed in this full lace white dress that hugged all my curves and mermaid at the bottom. My make up was natural and lite. My hair was softly curled and pinned back. I was rubbing my palms together trying to calm myself down, I felt so many jitters.

I hear the door open and Angelica came in all dolled up and ready in a light blue satin dress. She was gorgeous. We became so close over the past couple of days that I feel like she is my best friend.

“Hey, don’t be so nervous. You look stunning and the pack will love you. You have already made Colten stronger and more able to protect us. So, breath and calm down everything is going to be alright.” She said holding my hands in hers. I nod and breath. “Are you ready to go now?” I smile and keep nodding.

“Yes… yes, I am” I say, and she escorts me down the stairs to the ballroom where there was a makeshift stage where Colten, Sean, and Drew are waiting with his parents. Angelica and I get on stage and Colten immediately take me into his embrace and whispers how beautiful I am. We turn to face the stage the beta couple to our right and his parents to our left.

“Shadow Pack!” Colten booms and everyone quiets down. “Thank you all for coming to this ceremony to induct our new Luna. I would like to personally thank his majesty for his presence.” He bows to an intimidating looking man. I bow also with the rest of the pack following. The king raises his hands to continue.  Then Colten Turns to me and holding me by one hand.

“Annabelle Duncan, do you swear today, in front of his majesty, the pack, and the moon goddess herself that you will protect and care for the pack.”

“I do swear.” I say.

“And do you swear that you will support your Alpha and lead the pack along side me with grace and wisdom.”

“I do swear.” I say and we both smile at each other. Then Colten motions for his mom to come forward. She steps in front of me and hands Colten a knife and sticks out her palm.

“Do you renounce your current title as Luna for Annabelle Duncan to lead?” Colten asks his mom. She smiles and nods.

“I formally Renounce my tittle as Luna for Annabelle to succeed me.” She says as tears of joy escaped her. Colten slice her palm and then mine. Dorthey and I joined our hands and a gust of wind blew around us. I felt my aura change to something more powerful. When everything died down Dorthey hugged me hard congratulating me. Then she turned to Colten and hugged him.

“Shadow pack, my I present your new Luna, Luna Annabelle!” Colten raised my already healed hand and the crowd roared. I was so happy, and I could feel Colten felt the same way. I look at him and him to me. This moment was just perfect. The next minute we all head to the trees to undress and shift into our wolves. Colten lead while I was at his Left and Sean at his right with Angelica and Drew right behind and the pack trailing us. Colten’s grey wolf and my black wolf were a perfect pair.  We ran around the Border for a couple hours until we came back to the packhouse. Colten and I went straight to our room to shower and change. After being distracted in the shower, we emerged back into the ball room where our guest was waiting. Everyone cheered at our entrance and we went to sit at the head table with the King, Colten’s parents, Sean, Angelica, and Drew.

“Your majesty.” Colten and I bowed. The king got out of his chair and gave Colten a bear hug. I was surprised at first but then I remember that they were cousins and grew up together.

“Congratulations little cousin. She is truly out of your league and the moon goddess spoiled you.” He said which made the table burst into laughter.

“Yea, yea. Dex.” Colten said brushing him off. We all took our seats as we engaged in conversation and eat mountains of food.

“I would really like Annabelle visit my pack, Colten, I think she can train my female warriors better, and the other survivors.” King Dexten asked.

“I am not sure, Jason is still out there and determined to get my Luna.” Colten protested.

“Colten, I think I should do this. You don’t know the pain and suffering all those rescues she-wolves are in. The support group I started with the survivors her is helping tremendously and they are fighters, they are stronger than they ever thought. Maybe I need to start a group in his pack and invite other survivors from other packs to join as well. A healing convention per se.” I said. I say his parents look at me in pride, the king looked impressed with my statement and Colten looked at me with admiration and defeat. He sighed.

“I guess I can’t hold you back from become the great leader you were born to be.” Colten said and I creased my hand on his face.

“And that’s why I love you.” I said making him kiss me softly on the lips.

“Ok get a room.” Drew bickered which made the whole table laugh. 

“Then its settled! I will make all the necessary preparations. We shall hold a convention of healing by the shadow wolf herself.” King Dexten said and raised his glass in a toast. The table did the same and cheers.

This night was truly perfect. Colten and I danced for a bit and then sneaked out of the ball room to our room. I went to the veranda outside our bedroom to admire the moon some more while Colten closed the door and dressed down. I thanked the moon goddess for my blessing so far silently in my head. Then I look out at the trees and suddenly I freeze. I blink a few times to see if my eyes deceived me, but after a few moments when the realization hit the figure was gone.

No, it could not be him. I saw him die. Suddenly I felt Colten beside me, holding me tight.

“I felt you freak out, are you ok?” He asked checking me his eyes full of worry. My body calms down with his touch.

“I don’t know Colten, I think I saw a ghost.” I say trying to keep my voice from trembling. Colten stiffened and sniffed the air.

“Rogues” He growled. I knew he mind link someone because a moment later there where howls from afar.   

“Do you think that they have witches or spells that can make someone look like someone else?” I asked Colten knowing our warriors caught someone.

“Perhaps, it could be a possibility.” He said. I nod my head and sniff is chest. I am back to being relaxed in his arms.

“Who do you think you saw?” He asked.

“Greg” I whispered, but I felt not pain or guilt saying his name.

“Annabelle… I…um.” Colten began to say very unsure if himself until I stopped him.

“Colten, you do not have to worry, I will never leave you.” I say and feel him relax. I knew what he was thinking. If by some miracle Greg was alive, I would stay with Colten, I love Colten, He is my first and Last forever and always.

“Thank you Bell, I was worried you would leave me for a moment. I can’t live without you now.” He says and tightens his hold on me.

“Please do not ever think that Colten, I gave you a vow and I will die first before I break it. I love you.” I say to him

“I love you too Bell.” He kisses me pouring all his emotion into it. This bond was real and blissful. He owns my heart now.