Chapter 17

I had always dreamed of a hot fiery and passionate love, someone who'd take care of me as we grow old together. I could feel a tear slip down my cheek, I'm glad Christina thought I didn't need any makeup. I wiped away the tears and held my head high.

Samuel gave me the signal and it was time. I would be locked in a pack

underneath the control of the devil. I stared straight head as I began to walk, my hands placed flat on my stomach like Christina had instructed me too. All the females wore black dresses and the male were shirtless and wore black dress pants. No one wore shoes.

The sight of Ajax shirtless almost made my knees weak. Almost. I could feel my wolf stir with excitement. She adored being close to her mate and she wanted nothing more than to be free and run.

Once I reached the stage, the former Alpha, Alexander extended his hand to me and brought me over to where Ajax stood. We were side by side standing behind a bowl. Alexander moved to the front and began to address the whole crowd.

"We are gathered here today to welcome Octavia to the CrescentBlood pack as the mate of Ajax Black, and Luna of this pack." His voice boomed over the silent crowd and I only felt more nervous as he announced me Luna. In all my years wishing for love I never once thought possible that I would be a Luna. Due to my height, all Alpha's simply over looked me. Literally and figuratively.

Alexander took our spot behind the bowl as Ajax and I moved to stand on either side of it. "With this dagger they both shall draw blood and share it." He held up the dagger for everyone to see before putting it aside. "In this water I shall place, plants and flowers, dirt along with the seed of a tree so that this unification may help not only them but also help the pack blossom into its truest potential!"

Once he finished placing all the ingredients into the water he gave it a small stir with the dagger before handing it to Ajax. "We may now begin!" Alexander spoke loudly. I couldn't help but shiver. My fate was really going to be sealed, now and forever I was to be Luna and rule beside a monster.

I watched as Ajax sliced at his hand and squeezed his fist over the the bowl. He didn't even flinch, my eyes met his and he looked bored, per usual, othing was ever good enough for him. He handed me the dagger and I copied his actions. I maintained eye contact and sliced my hand, it stung a little but I managed not to flinch. I squeezed my hand over the bowl and allowed my blood to drip.

"Now, unite hands and close your eyes." Alexander voice broke the deafening silence. Ajax reached out his hand and I placed mine in his. I closed my eyes no longer wanting to look at him. In that moment I felt something. It was almost like an electric current traveling through me, although it only lasted a moment. Alexander raised are linked hands a bit higher for everyone to see before sinking them into the bowl of water.

The electric current returned but this time it spread through my whole body. It stung causing me to slightly squeeze Ajax's hand. Was this supposed to happen? It is as though it was coursing through my veins, passing through my head, my chests, my arms, my hands, my legs, my feet. It's gone.

"It is complete. You may now open your eyes." Alexander's voice once again broke the silence. I released my grip on Ajax's hand and we both retracted them from the water. "Welcome, Luna." Alexander bowed gracefully in respect as did the rest of the pack, causing my cheeks to flush a bright red.

"Thank you." I say bowing my head slightly returning the respect.

"Now we run!" Alexander boomed excitedly, causing the whole crowd to cheer and scream. I looked over at Ajax whom simply had smirk on his face as he over looked the crowd. As if sensing my eyes on him he turned back to me. I expected his smirk to falter but it didn't, it grew. He flashed his eyes at me, his blue orbs turned black before returning to their normal color. I flashed mine back, my forest green eyes turned a creme almost white color before returning to their normal color.

The crowd began to disperse and I followed the Alpha family off the stage. Alexander, Christina, and Cipher came up to me as Ajax disappeared behind a tree. "You and Ajax will lead the run as the leaders of the pack. We will do a full lap around the territory and whom ever wants to roam around in wolf form for the rest of night may and whom wishes to turn back and head home can as well." I nodded my head. It seemed pretty simple, yet fun.

My wolf was excited. She hadn't been let out in almost a month and she couldn't wait to run free, especially with her mate. Speaking of, a large black wolf emerged from the tree where Ajax was. My breathe hitched in my throat at the size of him. Obviously Alphas are larger in size but Ajax succeeded that standard. My wolf was all but howling at the sight of him.

He snapped his teeth in my direction and turned back towards the tree as if waiting for me. I walked over to him cautiously. Power radiated off him now more than ever in this form. Once I reached him he nudged me behind the tree and sat down. I roll my eyes at him, which caused him to snap his teeth at me once more. I stripped myself of the white dress, not caring that I wasn't wearing a bra. I didn't dare look at him though because I would just give away the redness in my cheeks. I also pulled my panties down and shifted quickly to save myself the embarrassment.

My bones cracked and broke and began to reposition themselves. It was a bit painful since I hadn't done it in a while but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle. My wolf shook off her creme like fur and trotted around Ajax to see the other wolves. My white tipped ears and tailed perked up at the sound of Ajax following closely behind.