With his words, the shamans began to chant, their voices low and rhythmic, weaving a tapestry of ancient words that seemed to resonate all around us as we stood before the pack, our hands joined.
Alex's hair brushed my neck as he applied a gentle kiss to my shoulder, then in one swift motion, he bit into the soft flesh, causing me to gasp.
My eyes watered momentarily, before the pain was swiftly replaced by a rush of euphoria, a sense of belonging that I’d never felt before.
It was as if our hearts were beating in sync, our spirits entwined in a dance as old as time itself.
Hands trembling, I cupped Alex's head within my palms, urging him to look at me. As he raised his head, our eyes met, before slowly lowering my mouth to his neck, I took a deep breath and bit down. My very human tee
