The Alpha under the Blood Moon

egan before the su

ace to another following orders. Banners were raised, the deep maroon of the Alpha's cr

re king w

lined ceremonial robe. It shimmered when she moved, flowing behind her like liquid moonlight. Servants flitted

s he paced across the stone floor. "Everyone must remain in pos

nose in the air, eyes searching for invisible flaws. Marnie

really agree to it

ha's daughter. That's what this is about. Po

aid no

mming like a war song sinc

ith something better. The temperature dropped. Clouds slowed, h

sound-wheels

an appeared o

res. The center van of the vans moved slowly . It bore the Vampire King and then when t

ation, heads bowed. Calista stood at the f

r opened, si

ien emer

rs, with veins of red thread running through like living blood. His hair was night-dark and shou

like shadows given form-s

ire burned in the center, casting flickering light on bo

r chin high. Zoey remained in the far back,

elegance, his voice s

hat was promised," he be

rged through pain and necessity. The Alpha answered with equal

the propos

the wedding which will be held here. As per tradition, she will be accompanied by one

odded. "It

e, didn't blink. She already saw her

ong themselves. Only

returned to their duties, eager

g the stones with her fingers, her mind

lize the King

sed than the bride," came a

stood not far from her, hal

me, I did

t need to

d. "I wasn'

ed slightly.

d each other

ho took a beating

," she replied. "Tha

closer. "What

oe

an looking at a girl-but lik

u smell like old blood.

e to say something condemning w

e's sharp inst

more than kings,

pond, footsteps echo

the shadows, his presen

her chest. He

d herself summoned t

alista lounged beside him, a sat

ha said. "You'v

lood

tinued. "You'll accompany Calista to

ed. "What

Calista purred. "They want

d nothing to

fe. What about m

stopping school anyway. Shouldn't

nd raced with several thoughts.