Tainted Alpha's Promise

d soft murmurs of incantations by the priestess. Various Al

ed with crescent markings, very similar to the ones on Drako's skin. I looked up at him and he had a war

I had met in that study wasn't the one standing in front of me now; unlike the cold countenance a

o going back now. Everyone had closed their eyes as the priestess began chan

my hand and gave it a soft kiss. It was quick but I

for a final incantation. A golden light suddenly enveloped us and as her final words

led away and the cheers from the

had a smile on his face

yes. "May the ancestors bless you both and may

miles and words of congratulations from people who months

lled me closer, his hot breath nuzzling my ear

proved futile as his warm breath sent tremo

ing sorry for you." A voice said, snappin

to him. "And why would you be sorry f

d Drako, I don't und

abbed his neck. "When you are speaking about

wls in the crowd, from D

back. "It's okay Drako

worthless life, but the next time anyone tries disrespecting my Luna, I'll have their heads on

for the Kaylamia, the final celebrat

ue lights and their branches danced freely to the rhythm of the wind. My feet were bar

werewolf tradition, a celebration of life and love and the full moon. I felt al

e bright with happiness and his face remained relaxed and joyfu

aughing freely like she had no worry in the world. My heart swelle

me like a vice. I let out a giggle but it drowned immediately as his lips clai

all I could hear were our heavy breathing as the rest of the world faded a

lked hand in hand through the forest. The trail was designed with the same blue lights at the festival. The night ai

e incident with Lucas, he w

treated like that for so long that it doesn't hu

. "No one will ever look down on

"Perks of being the Luna of o

ckled.

lly come to an end, and I

house because of the Kaylamia, so I just

formed on my lip

fierce intensity and I felt a flutter in my c

dimly lit, the fire crackling softly in the hearth. Drako's eyes never

burning into mine. "Tonight, we seal our b

voice caught

is hands on my waist, and t

gentle, yet fu

pers, touches, and soft murmurs, a love

s chirping. As I slowly opened my eyes, I found

." He whispered, his

ing." I re

tened his grip around me."I have a surpri

ws. "You got me a

excitement. "I found it, Hayley. I found the