Chapter2
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MIRANDA
I drew my breath suddenly on hearing what Hugo called me.
"His chosen mate? We are mates?" I stared at him.
His announcement left everyone gasping in shock, leaving them mumbling amongst themselves in disbelief.
"This can't be , what must he be thinking" voices from the crowd.
"An incompetent weakling like her is an Alpha's mate?"
"This can't be possible. Why will the goddess do such?"
They all complained, finding Hugo's words disturbing.
They weren't the only ones who were against this.
"Do you know what you're saying, Alpha Hugo?!" Derek lashed out.
"This weakling can not be your mate! Her wolf is too weak and powerless to be your Luna. There are many competent women to pick from, so push this abomination aside, " Derek insulted me while warning Hugo to dump me.
But Hugo stood his ground, as he pulled me much more closer to himself.
"Yes there are many women in the pack, and I have chosen her." He then wrapped his arm around me, causing Derek's eyes to bulge out in anger.
"Miranda is my mate and I don't care if she's weak or wolfless. I want her, " He professed before all in an intense courage.
His protection over me left me drooling for this man. I don't know him but he's already fighting for me so hard.
He has not only won my heart but my love indeed. I definitely want to be his Luna.
"This is definitely the best gift I could ask for now".
When Derek tried to object again, his father, Alpha Jerome, stopped him at once.
"Father”, this is so out of place, which is nothing but a disaster before me.
"No Derek. You have no right to tell an Alpha what he wants and shouldn't have. If he wants Miranda then he can have her, it's his choice and no ones, " He said, supporting Hugo.
"At least, she can get the peace she truly deserves. The poor girl has suffered enough from the torments here," Alpha Jerome said, silencing Derek and his people.
Alpha Jerome looked at me with a smile and said to me, "Miranda, you can marry the Alpha. I can see he has found his mate in you, so be with him. My blessings are always with you."
Touched, I went at his feet, thanking him for his support. It's all I've ever wanted, a fatherly blessing.
And my stepfather.... The man suddenly disappeared from the celebration like a ghost, but I didn't care.
"I know it's too soon, but I can't wait any more, " Hugo said, holding my hands after I came standing next to him.
He looked at the Alpha and asked, "Miranda is from this pack. I can't take her to mine without carrying out the right ceremony. Please, I want to bond with her, as the goddess is watching us now."
My heart shimmered at Hugo's desperation. I also wanted to bond with him with no delay.
"Okay, Alpha Hugo. If that's what you want, then we shall begin, " The Alpha said.
The elders of my pack came closer to start this ceremony with everyone witnessing it.
Their faces in disbelief as they watched how my head was adorned with a beautiful flower crown.
They didn't expect that a weakling they always bullied would one day be a Luna to an Alpha. I felt on top of the world as they stared in shame.
"Where's your father? " Alpha Jerome asked when he noticed my stepfather was missing.
"He has to be here to make this..."
"Alpha please, will you be my father? " I requested.
Alpha Jerome felt touched by my words. Derek, who stood behind, groaned in anger, before leaving the place.
"Of course I will, Miranda. I will be your father figure," He accepted.
This indeed pleased my heart.
Right under the moon and before all, the elders started the wedding rights between Hugo and I.
I felt Hugo caressing my hand while this was going on. It made me so happy as I visualized our future together.
"Thank you, Goddess. I'm so grateful," I appreciated in my heart.
"We bind thee as Alpha and Luna with the goddess as our witness. You may now Mark your bride, Alpha Hugo, " The elders said to Hugo, who gladly pulled me in his arms, sinking the brim of his teeth on my shoulder.
I moaned on feeling it. It didn't hurt me one bit but felt so beautiful.
"You are mine now, Miranda," He whispered to me, leaving me blushing.
I heard everyone clapping, but it wasn't from their heart.
They are still in shock, which is good for them.
The Alpha congratulated Hugo and I, asking if my Alpha would be taking me home tonight.
"It's late so..."
"We'll be fine. I'm here to protect my Luna, " He said, tightening his grip on my hand with so much care.
I also agreed with him since I didn't want to spend another day here at the pack. I want to start my new life at once.
Now that I was wedded to Hugo, I decided to head home and get my things.
"Please, I'll be right back, " I said to Hugo, who told me not to delay.
"I'll be here waiting for you," He said.
Quickly, I left for my home with everyone still staring in astonishment. They could no longer approach me like before.
When I got home to gather my things and leave for good, I found my stepfather waiting.
He stared at me in shock on seeing the flower on my head.
Before he could speak, I told him, "I am now Hugo's Luna. He had marked me."
"He marked you? " He gazed in shock.
I believed he was mad, so I answered confidently, " Yes, he did. I am now his Luna."
"Oh, you are such a fool, Miranda. You don't know what you've done."
What does he mean?
His words left my heart racing with fear.
"Consider yourself doomed. You are doomed forever.”
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