Chapter 038
DARIUS
The mating ceremony took place on the third day, just as I had promised. The entire pack gathered in the ceremonial grounds, a large clearing surrounded by ancient trees, their branches forming a natural canopy overhead.
The moon hung full and bright in the night sky, blessing the union with her presence.
I stood at the centre of the circle, dressed in the traditional mating garments, a black tunic trimmed with silver thread, representing the Alpha's power and authority.
My hair was pulled back, and my face had been marked with ceremonial paint in patterns that denoted my status and lineage.
Adrian approached from the opposite side, dressed in white to represent his willingness to submit. His expression was solemn, focused. The elders stood on either side of us,
