Mate Protect Me

Chapter 21 – My Luna, My Mate, My Queen

Baden continued at his even pace not allowing a centimetre of distance between Gemma and himself. Atop the stairs reaching the plat form, the council members blocked the path to the two thrones on stage. Jariah meaning to speak stepped forward. A lethal growl echoed through the hall as Baden appeared to challenge them.

The council members took a small shuffle back, some visibly shaking under Baden aura. He was death itself and they knew it. Though he appeared sweet and gentle with Gemma, everyone knew his real character and the stories of merciless torture and destruction that surrounded him.

The pack still completely silent looked to their Alpha and the small female many had seen him with recently. Eyes glowing red Baden turned to Gemma kneeling before her. Gasps sounded from around the hall as Misty’s face fell to astonishment. This Alpha who bowed to nobody including the council, bowed to this rogue.

The packs gazes burned Gemma’s flesh as she looked down upon Baden her heart racing as he began. “Gemma you are my Luna, my true mate and my queen, I will accept no other. Even if that means I lose my title as Pack Master. I will not bow to the council or pair with their chosen she wolf.” He almost spat the last words as the disgust in his tone could not be hidden.

Baden could sense through mind link the pack in a state of disarray. Their Alpha was going against the council, they were no longer to be the head pack, the leaders of werewolf society in America. What the pack was unaware of was how they came to be the head pack and Baden the Pack Master. Baden thought back and almost laughed inwardly.

His pack was becoming bigger and stronger by the day, no other pack could rival his own and the council had no control. Back then Baden’s need for blood and war was beyond measure, he couldn’t control his needs. So the council stated they had elected him to be Pack Master to try and take a semblance of control in the pack. In fact at one point they had even tried to split his pack into two which he had unequivocally rejected.

However being Pack Master had stopped him from waring with other packs swallowing them and growing his own. So in the place of the war quenching his bloodlust he had to find another outlet. He almost felt ashamed he never wanted to hurt people, but his wolf needed release. Now all he need was his Gem who was standing before him her anxiety soring as all eyes focused on her.

The scowl on Jariah’s face contorted with rage as the other council members looked to him for a resolution. Misty looked on at Baden who was still kneeling on the floor clutching at Gemma’s hand submitting to her. Misty could no longer stand for this, she wanted so badly to take a step forward to voice her opinion, she curved the need continuing to watch with repugnance.

Gemma was stood in place held there by Baden’s strength, she couldn’t run now if she wanted to. Hundreds of eyes were on her as Baden continued to bow. “Baden please, get up.” Her soft tone didn’t carry far as his head lifted to watch her with a smile pulling at his lips. He knew she would hate this, but to him submitting to her was the biggest achievement. Gods he had waited for what seemed like forever for her, he would do anything to keep her by his side, anything. He was hers to command.

Rising from the floor Baden pulled Gemma into his chest before turning her, standing her before the pack. Before Baden had a chance to speak Zac grabbing Misty’s arm as she started moving forward towards the couple. A growl sounded from her lips as Zac yanked her backwards before approaching the couple himself, a warning glare from Baden boring into his eyes.

Ignoring the look Zac stopped a few steps from Gemma. In a matter of a second Zac dropped to one knee bowing his head respectfully while baring his neck. “Pack Master, Gemm..”. Audibly swallowing Zac stopped himself before he reiterated, “Luna”. The single word carried across the room as Sarah and Ian also dropped to their knees in respect of their Luna.

Baden watched Gemma as she looked over the pack in astonishment as each member fell to their knees submitting to their new queen. Drawing her back into his side Baden placed his hand on her chin tilting it upwards to capture her lips.

Not having much time Baden thrust is tongue quickly into her mouth needing a taste of her. Reaching his arms down, he lifted her with ease not breaking the kiss as he turned walking her to the thrones sitting behind them. The council members scrambled out of the way as a furious looking Jariah pulled Misty aside next to himself whispering into her ear. Baden walked past them not sparing a glance as he continued to service his Gem.

Unable to breath, Baden finally withdrew his tongue from Gemma who immediately sucked in a deep breath. With a mischievous smile on his face Baden’s voice softly echoing through her mind, “we will finish that later”. The promise sent a flood of warmth through her body as Baden gently lowered her down on the throne. Smelling her arousal his body cursed himself as he released her claiming the throne next to hers.

Slowly the Pack started to stand as they applauded and cheered their new Luna. Finally their Pack was complete and stronger then ever. All that was left now was for the next generation to be born to secure a bright future.

Unable to stay a second longer Baden stood pulling Gemma up by her hand, leading her to somewhere he could worship her in private.