The Mating Ceremony
Please read the author's note at the end of the chapter. It is important in a way.
I tied up my heels and took my purse from Ethan. I opened it and took out my lipstick.
"God Em, how long are you taking?" My dad shouted from the gate.
"Coming in a few, dad." I hurriedly applied the lipstick and checked my makeup again. I am ready for the mating ceremony.
"Is your elbow alright?" My brother asked. "It is not swelling from the hit in the plane, is it?"
I shook my head and began walking. I ran down the stairs and entered the car.
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I stepped out of the car and waved to Klara. I looked around at the decorations. The garden looked beautiful. The lights were hanging on the trees as if they were fireflies. The grass was trimmed. The bushes were cut into heart shapes. The raised platform, where the mating took place, was carpeted. The podium was decorated by handprints of the Alpha and Luna. All in all, everything looked beautiful.
I walked over to my friends and complimented them. Really though, they looked pretty. I looked at George, the player and forced a smile. I ran my eyes over the garden and saw Charles talking to his Alpha. As if sensing my eyes, he smiled and eye to eye smile. I just smiled slightly and looked away. I heard a car screeching to a halt. I looked and saw Vale stepping out of the car along with her mate and her brother. It seemed all of theirs cold facade was on.
I smiled genuinely at Vale and she returned a slight smile. She went on a rapid pace to my Alpha and was talking in hushed tones. She looked serious.
Alpha nodded at her and went up to the podium.
"May I have your attention please? Thank you. Scholar and Beta Female Valentina Knight of the Blood Moon Pack wants to make an announcement." Vale came up on the stage.
"I am gratified to inform you that today, here, we have the presence of an Original One with us. She is Emily Summers, or as her original name be, Emeliate Lunette."
Gasps were heard throughout the place. People began staring at me, disbelievingly. But of course, no one would dare to doubt a respected scholar's words.
"So, today, not only have we gathered her to celebrate the mating of many unmated wolves, but also the memorable celebration of Emeliate choosing one of her three mates." Vale stepped off the stage.
I will do what Vale taught me to. She and I have discussed this many times before. I confidently walked up the stage. My three mates followed me.
"I, Emeliate Lunette, the Original One, choose Alpha Raymond Knight over Beta George and Warrior Charles as my mate." I felt something break inside me. Not too strong, as to make me cry, but strong enough for me to feel it. Guess it was the mate bond with Player and Warrior breaking.
Shock registered on the face of my family. They couldn't understand why would I sign my soul to the devil. I smiled at them, easing their tension a little bit.
Raymond began stepping towards me. Now, a kiss to seal the deal. I too began walking towards him. He leaned forward. I leaned forward. Our lips touched. Both of our wolves took control from there. The kiss was slow and passionate. He touched my lips as a warning that he is breaking the kiss.
I leaned back with him. Another wave of shock. Slowly, the applause started. Then, it became so loud that I couldn't bear it. I went off stage and back home to pack my bags.
After all, we are leaving tomorrow morning.
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A/N
This chapter is important for two reasons.
First, it marks the end of Part-1 and the start of Paet-2.
Second, Emily has finally learner the truth and accepted herself as what she is. Now, she begins the search.
Bonus, the happy married life begins here. Well, not so happy but still.
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