Amelia POV
"This is Amelia," Killian said, his voice firm yet warm. "She is your Luna. Make sure she is well cared for."
My eyes widened. "Luna?"
He turned back to me, his gaze unwavering. "You are my second chance mate, Amelia. The Moon Goddess brought you to me for a reason. And from this moment on, you will never have to beg for anything again. Whatever you need, it will be provided."
My lips parted in shock. No one had ever spoken to me with such certainty, such possessiveness.
I had spent my life as an outcast, unwanted and unloved.
The grand hall of the Mooncrest Pack was filled with murmurs and anticipation. Every pack member had gathered, their eyes locked onto the raised platform where Alpha Killian stood proudly, his golden gaze never leaving mine. My heart pounded as I stood beside him, still adjusting to this new life, still struggling to believe that this was real.
Killian took my hand, his touch warm and reassuring. He lifted it for everyone to see before his deep, commanding voice silenced the room.
"Today, I introduce to you Amelia, my second chance mate, the woman the Moon Goddess has blessed me with. And today, she will become your Luna."
Gasps filled the air. I could feel the weight of hundreds of eyes on me, some filled with curiosity, others with doubt. Killian ignored them all, his focus solely on me. He reached forward, his fingers gently tracing my jaw before tilting my chin up.
"you're now my Luna, Amelia?" he said, his voice softer now, you're just for me.
A lump formed in my throat. I had been rejected, abandoned, tossed aside like nothing. And now here I was, standing beside the most powerful Alpha in the werewolf world, being given the very thing I had once dreamed of.
Swallowing hard, I nodded. "Yes, I'll always be."
Killian smiled, his pride evident. He turned back to the crowd. "She is your Luna now. Protect her, respect her, and honor her. Anyone who dares to disrespect my mate disrespects me."
A unified howl rose through the hall, voices of loyalty and submission echoing off the stone walls. My chest tightened with emotion.
Killian pulled me closer, his hands warm against my waist. "You are mine, Amelia. No one will ever hurt you again."
I shivered as his lips brushed against my forehead, lingering there before trailing down to my temple. His touch was gentle but possessive, making my body hum with an unfamiliar heat. He leaned in, his lips brushing against my ear.
"You are breathtaking," he murmured, his breath sending shivers down my spine.
Before I could respond, he cupped my face and pressed a kiss to my lips, slow and deep, claiming me in front of the entire pack. The world around us blurred, and for the first time in a long time, I felt truly wanted.
The moment ended too soon, and Killian turned to the pack once more. "Let the celebrations begin."
The crowd erupted in cheers, but all I could focus on was him, this powerful, fierce Alpha who had given me something I never thought I’d have again, hope.
I lay in the massive bed, my heart racing as Killian’s piercing gaze held mine. The moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting a silvery glow over his sculpted form. His presence was overwhelming, yet comforting, his scent filling the room—earthy, powerful, and intoxicating.
Killian reached for me, his fingers trailing gently down my arm, sending shivers across my skin. “Are you afraid?” he asked, his voice deep, filled with something I couldn’t quite decipher.
I swallowed hard, unable to look away. “No… not of you.”
Something flickered in his eyes, possessiveness, hunger, devotion. “Good.” His thumb brushed over my bottom lip, igniting something deep within me. “Because tonight, you are mine.”
His lips found mine, slow at first, as if savoring me, then more demanding, claiming me completely. Heat spread through my body as his hands roamed, exploring every inch of me with reverence.
He moved lower, his warm breath teasing against my skin as he kissed a trail down my collarbone. My fingers tangled in his hair, needing to anchor myself as pleasure coursed through me.
“Tell me you want this,” he murmured against my skin, his lips grazing the sensitive spot on my neck.
“I want this… I want you,” I whispered breathlessly.
That was all he needed.
Killian’s movements became more urgent, his body pressing against mine as he guided me into a world of pure ecstasy. His hands caressed my curves with worship, his touch sending waves of pleasure through me. Every kiss, every touch, was a promise. a vow that I was safe, cherished, desired.
Our bodies moved in perfect rhythm, the air thick with passion and unspoken emotions. I felt more than just physical pleasure….I felt whole, for the first time in my life.
As the night stretched on, Killian held me close, his strong arms wrapped around me protectively. His lips pressed a lingering kiss to my forehead, and for the first time in forever, I felt wanted.
“You’re mine, Amelia,” he whispered, his voice a mix of love and possession. “And I will never let you go.”
I closed my eyes, allowing myself to believe those words. Because in this moment, in his arms, I wasn’t the rejected outcast. I was his Luna. His mate. His love.