Chapter 23 : The Weight of Truth II
Al's POV
I sat at the grand desk of my office, my fingers absentmindedly drumming against the polished wood. The excitement bubbling within me was nearly impossible to contain. I had marked Ruby. Ruby was mine. The thought alone sent a wave of warmth through my chest, making it hard to focus on anything else. My mate. My Luna.
Around me, Stone, Shadow, Jayla, and several other high-ranking werewolves were gathered, their expressions serious as they discussed the upcoming ritual—The Moonbond Rite. It was the sacred union of mates, a ceremony more binding than any human wedding, recognized by the Moon Goddess herself. It would take place on the next full moon—four weeks from now. A long wait, but necessary. The pack needed time to prepare, and Ruby need
