CHAPTER 2
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DYLAN'S POV
PRESENT
"Are you ready?" I asked Cailean as I watched her from the door of her bedroom. She's standing in front of the full-length mirror, getting ready for the Luna ceremony. She's wearing a lovely free-flowing, white venus-cut gown that resembles the greek goddesses. And the way she styled her hair made her really look like a greek goddess. She nicely curled her hair, which made me feel like I am looking at Helen of Troy. If Helen's face launched a thousand ships, Cailean's face would drive a thousand wolves crazy. That's how beautiful my mate is. And it also means that I am willing to kill a thousand werewolves that will try to take my mate away from me. Her beauty is only mine, and so is every inch of her body.
"I am." She beamed as she turned her head towards me.
"You look so beautiful, my love. Even the Moon Goddess will feel insecure with your overflowing beauty." I said as I walked behind her and stared at her perfect body in front of the mirror. I wrapped my arms around her waist and placed a gentle kiss on her left temple.
"Can I ask you a favor?" I asked in a soft voice against her ear, looking at each other in the mirror.
"You don't have to ask, Dy. Just tell me." She said sweetly with eyes filled with tenderness.
"You know that I love asking you first whenever it involves you," I said affectionately.
"Why do you have to be so charming?" She said with full admiration.
"Am I?" I asked playfully, and we both ended up giggling.
"Can you wear the necklace I gave you for the Luna ceremony?" I asked gently and gave her a peck on the cheek.
"You don't have to ask me that. I'm already planning to wear it. I plan to wear the necklace you gave me, and you will wear the necklace that carries the symbol of the Blue Lake pack. It's a perfect way to show the unity of our packs." She explained with boldness.
"Well, look at that. Someone is already in Luna mode." I said with a beaming smile.
"You have no idea how happy I am right now, Cailean. And how proud I am for having you as my mate. I know you will be a great Luna the moment I laid eyes on you. That you are perfect in every way." I said as I turned her around to face me. Then, I placed my palms against her cheeks and leaned down to capture her lips with mine. As always, her lips taste so sweet, and it made me feel jubilant to know that these sweet lips are mine. Only mine!
"Let me get the necklaces." She said after breaking the kiss. She opened the drawer of her bedside table and took out the necklaces.
"Here, hold this one while I'm putting this around your neck." She said, then she walked behind me and gave me a gesture to lower my body.
"There!" She said, grinning.
"It looks good on you." She said as she continues to stare at my reflection in the mirror.
"Your turn," I said and turned around so that I could face her.
"This was my mom's. She told me that this necklace is special." I uttered as I placed the necklace around her neck.
"She said that I must protect this necklace at all costs until I find the rightful bearer, which is you, my mate. She gave me that responsibility when I was only seven years old. That's how much she trusted me, especially my capabilities. She said that I am the key to many things, and she will explain it to me when the right time comes. But..." I couldn't continue my words. Remembering my dead parents always brings me to the brim of sadness, and I can feel that tears were forming, so I blinked them away. Sensing my sadness, Cailean moved closer and gave me a comforting hug.
CAILEAN'S POV
"You will never feel alone again, my love. Not anymore. I am here for you no matter what happens. We will fulfill our promises to each other and live happily ever after. We are going to have lots of kids as much as a football team." I said without letting him go. I felt his chest vibrate as he chuckles.
"Can you really give birth to that many pups?" He asked humorously as he gently stroked my perfectly curled hair. But then I realized the term he used.
"Pups? Like puppies?" I asked, puzzled, and I looked up to see the expression on his face if he's being serious or not.
"Yes, pups. That's what we call the young werewolves." He explained.
"Oh... Right! I totally forgot that I am not a human. But I am more comfortable in calling them kids instead of pups. Doesn't seem right." I said in a playful tone.
"You can call them whatever you want, my love, as long as we will name our firstborn after my father or mother," He said while giving me puppy-dog eyes.
"Fine," I uttered in defeat. I can never say no to him, not with that kind of look. And I don't really mind naming our child after his parents.
We kissed each other for the last time before we went to the ceremony.
*****
Dylan led me to the training ground, where the whole pack was waiting for us.
"Shall we?" Dylan asked while offering his arm. I took a long deep breath then wrapped my left arm around his.
"Let's do this!" I said with full confidence. We climbed up to the stage and stopped in the middle, where everyone could see us. They are looking at us with the feeling of excitement and happiness etched on their faces. Then Dylan slowly let go of my arm and moved a bit forward.
"Tonight is the-- night where two packs will officially unite. This unity will make us stronger and will make our family bigger. Blue Lake pack, you were once lost, but now you have found a new home. A real home. A home where you will be treated like family, no harassment, no mistreatment, and most of all, you will be treated with only fairness and equality.
Triton Moon pack, all of you did a great job protecting this pack, and I hope that all of you are as ecstatic as I am with this unity. Blue Lake Pack, welcome to the Triton Moon Pack!" The training ground got filled with the different sounds of triumph as soon as Dylan officially received the Blue Lake pack. The air is loaded with thundering claps, victorious cheers, and joyous whistles. Bliss wells up from my heart as I look at my mate standing in front of the pack with a gleaming aura of a great leader.
Dylan raised his right hand, and the crowd immediately fell silent. Then he took a couple of strides beside me.
"But a pack will never be a pack without its Alpha, and an Alpha can never be complete without its Luna. And I am proudly representing you, the one that the Moon Goddess destined for me, my other half, my true love, my mate, and the rightful Luna of the Triton Moon Pack, Cailean Anderson!"
Everyone started to bend on their knees after Dylan mentioned my name, and he motioned me to walk forward, closer to the pack.
"The floor is yours, my Luna," Dylan said with a radiant smile.
"You may all rise," I said before starting my speech, and they immediately obey.
"It is a great honor to stand in front of all of you, not just as Cailean but as your Luna. We've been through a lot these past few days, and all those hardships made us stronger and united. I know the baggage that comes with the title of a Luna, I know it will not be easy, but I know deep in my heart that this is where I'm meant to be. And with the proper guidance of our mighty Alpha, I know I will do great at this job.
As a Luna of the Triton Moon pack, I promise each of you that I will do everything in my power to protect this pack. I will help to make it prosper with wealth, happiness, and love.
From this day forward. I, Cailean Anderson, gladly accepting the role of Luna for the Triton Moon pack."
"Welcome to the Triton Moon Pack Luna. From this day forward, we vow to protect you and serve you with loyalty." They answered in unison and knelt to the ground to show their respect and acceptance. I got so overwhelmed with the view in front of me, which made me burst into tears of joy. I wish my parents and Dylan's parents were here to witness this memorable day of our lives.
"You are amazing, my love," Dylan whispered as he stood by my side.
"And so are you. You look so hot while you were giving your speech." I said with lustful eyes.
"Easy tiger!" Dylan said playfully, and we both burst out laughing.
"I love you so much, Dylan," I uttered passionately, looking straight into his eyes.
"I love you too, Cailean. This is just the beginning, my love. We will fill our life with happy memories." He said while cupping my cheeks, and then he crashes his lips into mine. And I let myself drown from the sweetness of his kiss.
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