Hybrid and Her Mate

Follow Ups

It’s been a couple months and I am on my way to my next check up. Things are going good and I am progressing. Jake and I are doing good and I am getting my feelings back for him. I’m not talking about my mate feelings, my personal feelings. I was able to hold his hand a week ago and not shrink away. I know that I want him in my life and am trying very hard to trust him again. Today is a special bday, not just because of how everything is going, but because today is the Luna ceremony. We have decided to move forward with our relationship and introduce me as the Luna. Tonight I will be marked and tradition is that we mate that night, but Jake understands that I am not ready for that yet and we decided that because we have already mated, we would skip it tonight. My medication has helped a lot and it is easier for me to be around people without worrying. I am nervous for tonight, but the only way to heal is to continue with life. Things will get better, it just takes awhile.

After arriving to my appointment, we go through the standard procedure. She checks my mental health and we discuss whatever is bothering me. She helps me figure out a solution to make things better. Dr. Insten goes over the procedure for tonight and I am on my way to get ready.

By the time I got back to the room, Lucy was already there waiting for me with the hair and makeup staff that Jake hired (all females). He was sweet enough to help me look my best and be comfortable with getting it done. I sat in the beauty chair for who knows how long before they finished. After, they grabbed my dress out which was a deep shade of purple and it was covered in beautiful bead work. It was low cut and had thin straps. It left my neck bare for the marking. I was also given a pair of heels to go with it as well as some beautiful jewelry. I noticed no necklace was given.

When it was all said and done, it was past supper time. They told me there would be food tonight because it’s tradition that the future Luna isn’t seen until the banquet. They lead me down a hall to another door where Jake was waiting.

“Are you ready?” He asked reaching for my hand. I nod to him and he signals for the doors to be opened. We step out and the party begins.

“My people, it has taken some time but my mate has been found. Selene is not only my mate, but my Queen. Seeing as we aren’t in our kingdom, we can’t have her coronation nor wedding. We can however, title her Luna. I introduce to you, Selene!” The crowd went wild after that speech. Soon we were crowed by people talking to us and asking how we met and everything else. I noticed that Jake was pretty open with his people until a lot of other kings/alphas. We were also handed glasses of liquor which we were constantly getting topped off. Whether we asked for a new glass or not, we were constantly getting served more. When I asked, they saying in the pack for a party is the cup should never empty. Luckily dinner came because I was getting tipsy. It was a little difficult to keep up with the conversations and i realized I was a little drunk. The liquor was making me brave, so I continued to drink.

After we finished our courses, it was time. Jake took my hand and lead me to the stage. Everyone crowded around as he turned to me.

“Are you ready?” He asked politely.

“Yes!” I said strongly.

“Selene, my mate, now that I have found you, I ask you to be my Luna. I ask you to help lead this pack as it is now ours, to make us stronger, and to make us grow. Will you accept my proposal?” Jake’s voice rang out as he said the binding vows.

“I accept. I promise to help our pack in any way possible, to rule by your side, and to help our people. I accept the position of Luna.” My voice rang out. Jake stepped up to me carefully and asked with his eyes for permission. I tilted my neck so he could have full access. He leaned down and bit into my neck, forming the mark of a Luna which will be added to after my coronation and our wedding. When he finished, he leaned back smiling. We then turned to the pack who began cheering.

The next thing I know, everyone is gasping and I turned around. There Jake was, down in one knee proposing.

“Selene, I know this isn’t traditional for us and a lot has happened these last couple years. I love you and ask you to make me the happiest man alive and marry me.” All I could do was nod as the tears streamed down my face. I held out my hand and he put the beautiful ring on my left hand. I don’t know what came over me, whether it was the liquor or just my braveness, but I kissed him. For the first time since my kidnapping, I kissed him! I heard whooping and cheering behind me and when we broke apart, we were once again surrounded my people congratulating us. We drank, laughed, and had a great time. I am not quite sure when I blacked out from all of the drinks I had, I lost track and didn’t think about the consequences.

I awoke the next day with a hangover from hell. After a few minutes, I realized that I wasn’t alone, Jake was next to me and I was complete naked.