THEY JOINED their sliced palms together, the unification of their blood causing a shift in their mate bond. Rebekah felt like her heart was about to give up on her. But in a good way. It was like a pull towards him. Her mate. "Under the authority of the moon goddess, the witness of the Blood Crescent province, and her Majesty, Queen Vaelora, you're now husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." The officiating Elder announced, and a shudder escaped Rebekah. She still had her hand in Khol'an's, and couldn't even imagine the crazier surge she was going to experience within their bond, if she kissed him. 'It's okay, Rebekah', Khol'an's voice filtered through her mindlink again. 'A peck will be just fine'. Releasing a low sigh, she bent to his level, turning her cheek to him. Khol'an drew

