Wedding howl

Chapter 2

Ariana's pov

“ You can't be serious” Toria asked throwing her head back in a awkward laugh

I went silent and stared down at my feet,she stopped laughing “Oh..”

she shrugged and threw her hands over my shoulder “ I mean, it's fine… no one knows right?”

“ Yes, not even my father,” I answered I'm a low voice.

“Then consider my your loyal knight,I will guard your secret till the grave”she had gotten up and knelt before me,bowing her head.

She looked up and winked at me and we both burst into laughter.

After another minutes of conviction, we finally agreed to keep it a secret and not tell anyone, not even Alan.

I called back for the maid and she started my makeup, I was almost dozing off by the time they were done with the makeup,they handed me a mirror.

My hands involuntarily going to touch my face where my scar was now covered up, my eyes widened in shock.

“I look beautiful”.

The maid smiled and complimented my beauty.

A knock came on the door,”it's me Ari,” my father said from the other side.

I sighed and nodded at the maid to open the door for him.

“Are you ready? The mating ceremony is about to start no…,” his voice trailed off once i turned to face him.

“My God Ari, you look beautiful”a proud smile crept on his face, I smiled back in appreciation.

“Now come on, let’s get you to the mating ceremony” he spoke softly this time.

I glanced around the room to remind myself as I have almost forgotten that this wasn’t my home,it was customary for all Luna to move to Alpha's palace a day before their mating ceremony but it is totally forbidden for them to meet their chosen mate and I am no exception.

“ Okay, I will be downstairs shortly,” I said and began to unpin my hair. It took a while before I finished and my previously straight black hair was now curly and it cascaded down all the way to my waist.

I stood up with the assistance of some of the maids and we all made our way out of the room. Some were holding the flayed length of my dress while some were spraying red roses on the floor as I passed by.

We finally got to the stairs and far away, I could see the broad back of a man, wearing a red robe which matched the color of my bridal dress. I need no soothsayer to tell me that man was my mate.

I took a deep breath and nervously found my way down the stairs, taking heavy steps towards the man. As I got nearer, I noticed that a priest was on the podium In Front of where the man stood.

“ And here she is,” the priest said and the man raised his head from the ground.

I gasped as I saw the handsome face of the man, gorgeous was an understatement for how handsome he looked.

His curly brown hair packed in a man bun with a few sticking out? Sharp jawline,the most beautiful green eye had a piercing gaze which took my breathaway. Dark carved eyebrows ,his features glistened alongside the light in the room, making him the center of attraction.

“ Can you hear me?” A voice distracted me from my thoughts, making me hiss in frustration.

“ We will start the rites now, can you bring your hand forward?” The priest requested.

I put forth my hand and before I could say anything, I felt a jolt of pain through one of my fingers. He pricked my finger with a needle.

I was about to protest when he did the same for Alan but he didn't wince or show any feeling.

‘Must be really strong’ I thought to myself.

“ Now, you will stick your fingers together and Alan will go ahead to mark her,” the priest said again.

We both followed the instruction and a golden light emerged from the joint, instantly Alan's cut healed while mine was still bleeding

“ Why didn't yours heal as well? Are you okay? Or Are you sick?” The priest asked in a concerned tone, I instantly panicked because I knew that it was because I am wolf less.

Before I could answer, Alan pulled me to himself and sank his elongated fang into my neck.

A moan escaped from my mouth and I shut my eyes tightly and winced in pain. my fangs elongated and I sank mine into his neck as well.

It took us a few minutes to stabilize ourselves and the rites were finally concluded.

“ Thank Goodness,” I mumbled in a barely audible voice, relieved that we were finally done with the rituals.

The celebration continued till it was dawn. I was very tired from standing and greeting people so I was happy that I will finally be getting a rest until another announcement was made.

“ We want to thank you all for coming and gracing this occasion, now it's time for the mates to consummate their marriage so we will love to excuse them now.”

“ What? Consummate?” I yelped out in confusion, Toria dragged my hand and pushed me to a corner of the room.

“ Don't you know that Alpha and Luna must consummate their marriage on the night of their mating ceremony?” She asked and I shook my head.

“ I didn't know,” I answered, almost like a whisper

She calmed me down and explained how important it is to please Alan on the bed while I carefully listened to all her instructions. After all the necessary information, she left while I nervously made my way to the hall.

To my biggest surprise, everyone has left and it was only Alan that stood in the middle of the hall, patiently waiting for me.

“ You are here,” he spoke for the first time. His voice sounded so deep and hoarse that I could feel goosebumps all over my body.

“ Let's do this fast,” he added and scooped me off the ground, leading the way to a room.

He entered and carefully dropped me on the bed, “ this is our master bedroom and we will be sharing this place from now on,” he said to me.

“ Now, strip,”

“ What?”.