Aiden turned to me, voice low, powerful.
"I, Aiden Blackwood, Alpha of the great Shadowfang pack, vow on this sacred moon, to protect, to cherish, to never betray or forsake you, Caitlyn I vow my blood, my strength, my name, and my life. You are mine...as I am yours... until the stars themselves fall."
I swallowed.
I knew the words.
I’d practiced them for weeks.
But they burned now.
Still, I spoke.
"I, Caitlyn Sterling, vow on this sacred moon, to stand by your side in fire and frost, to protect our pack, and to be faithful in body, heart, and spirit. I vow my truth, my name, and my soul. You are mine as I am yours until the stars themselves fall."
The thread burst into silver fire.
Cheers erupted.
The priest gave the final nod.
"You may now exchange the sacred bands," the pries
