Hunter's POV.
Father announced our marking and mating rituals. I looked at Roseline. She stood there, bowing her head down and fiddling with her fingers. I sighed when I remembered last night.
I glanced over the crowd in the hall and found Clara was glaring at me with her eyes red with anger. I was f*****g stuck between father and Clara.
I was supposed to do what my father wanted from me because that's what my pack also wanted from me, to give them their Luna.
Five priests came on the stage and started the ritual. They started chanting some holy words and sprinkling holy water on Roseline and me. I looked at my father. He gave me an encouraging smile and nodded.
I walked near Roseline, taking one step at a time, and reaching closer, I held her hand gently. She was nervous as her hands
