Chapter 137: HUNTERS' PARADE
*SIANNA POV-
Blushing all day like a teenager had those around me piqued with curiosity. Whenever Vance's eyes met mine, my cheeks flamed up and I turned pink. Too bad that I was behaving like a young girl who was having her first crush, but it was hard to help after last night’s bondage session blew my mind.
Vance warned that the sex dungeon would be used for two purposes. When I go into heat and misbehavior that requires punishment. The latter, of course, seemed more unlikely.
Nevertheless, the thought of being a naughty brat tinkled in my head. I wanted to know how he would have me in that sex swing, and what else he would do to me. Now I’m smiling to myself, licking and biting my lips at the raptured memories that we had created, feeling open to the experimentation.
Contrary to the girls who expected me to be mourning, I was a ray of sunshine and bubbling in bliss all over. Butterflies churned in my stomach and I couldn’t be more in love with my mate. Thinking of him made my core tingle and suddenly, I yearned for him.
With other matters, the highlight of today was that Duke announced to the pack the execution of Curtis Black yesterday. With his list of crimes documented, everyone understands that justice was served. Funeral arrangements were left in the care of the Blacks, and whoever wanted to attend was permitted to do so.
Mom and Dad gave their condolences on my behalf, as a loving gesture of their Luna. I know that they would have sent my regards despite not being able to voice it.
The grandiose hunting ground was set up like a picnic park today, with a large bounce-a-bout and slide for the kids. Many children ran about playing ball and other games while the adults found a nice area to spread their blankets and converse.
A few warriors were around to maintain peace, order, and protection. The omegas ensured that meals and refreshments were provided by laying out the folded tables and chairs at one end, with a buffet of food based on meal times.
Above the gate entrance to the hunting forest was a gigantic theater screen to display the ongoings of what was transpiring inside with the hunters. It showed ten smaller squared scenes of each of the teams that were being recorded by the elites.
As early as 6 a.m., the hunting had begun. The Alphas with their Betas and Gammas were inside the forest to oversee the adherence to rules and fairness. This gave the hunters a chance to show off their skills and be recognized for their tracking abilities, strength, agility, and speed.
Raj was supervising the warriors and regular patrol. The Lunas stayed at my side, alongside my girls.
What surprised me this morning was the presence of Nitya at the hunting ground. Seeing her walk over to us, by herself, caused me to glance at Hailey questioningly.
“She asked me if she could be here to be a part of the event,” Hailey explained with a hesitant smile. “It’s a first experience for her to be where things are live.”
“Does that mean some progress has occurred?” I inquired, eating my chips.
“We had a long talk on the phone and I gave her additional rules, so we will see how that goes,” Hailey sucked her drinks from the glass.
“What changed your mind?” Cleo wondered, removing her sunglasses from her face. Zoe was preoccupied with playing with the other kids.
“Luna Gena and I talked after the meeting,” Hailey sighed, leaning back on her palms. “She helped me to see how much it was tearing Raj apart. So as his mate, I am trying to make things work because I love him and I want us to be happy.”
“That is very mature of you,” I felt proud of her, “I will not lift the ban with Raj because with him out of the picture, Nitya will have to seek you out and rely on you for information and support. It will reduce her time with Raj while creating bonding time with you.”
“It’s like grooming her to be not just receptive but also considerate of you in the future,” Keisha expounded, rubbing her baby bump. “This teaches her your value.”
Nitya settles beside Hailey, smiling after greeting us. I nodded, “It’s nice of you to join us. I hope that you enjoy today.”
“Thank you, High Luna.” She replied and carried on into a conversation with Hailey.
“You and Alpha Vance have been side-glancing each other all morning,” Cleo says with a mischievous smirk, “Are you going to tell us about it?”
I blushed, hiding my cheeks with my palms, “No.” I couldn't possibly reveal those dirty little details.
“Please, Sianna” Hailey begs, “We were worried after learning the news about Curtis.”
“We thought that we’d have to be at your house, comforting you,” Keisha added with a grin.
“And today you are so ecstatic,” Cleo contributed, “What gives?”
Last night was about me not mentioning Curtis at all. Vance would take me back to the sex dungeon if he heard this conversation. I had to get out of this, “Vance ensured that my mind was preoccupied with other things.”
“Ah,” Cleo exclaimed, as though she had figured out a big secret. “Sounds like you had fun in bed with a few new tricks.”
Hailey grins and chirped, “My bestie has become a naughty-naughty Luna. Tsk, tsk, tsk.”
I nudged her on the shoulders.
“Is there any room for me here?” A familiar voice came from behind me. I turned around to see my glowing and fat friend.
I squealed, “Tara!” We hugged and I ushered an omega to bring a chair so that she would not have to sit on the blanket on the ground. “How is pregnancy treating you?”
“Uh,” She sighed, “Don’t get me started.” She smiled through the complaint. “I am happy that Brody and I are finally expecting, but those morning sicknesses are a bitch!”
“Once you hold your bundle of joy, all of that will be forgotten,” I told her and I realized that I’ve got two baby showers to plan, one for Tara and the other for Keisha.
We chatted and laughed about every aspect of our lives as the competition ensued. I checked in on Valen. Rionna stayed at home, not feeling in the mood to be outdoors. She claimed that her favorite thing to do these days was to spend time with her grandson, and she even suggested having more grandkids. Vance dismissed the idea of that happening any time soon.
The objective was to stay on contraceptives for the next two years before adding to our litter. With much certainty, my possessive Alpha does not mind having me to himself for a while longer, with only one son to compete for my time.
Now, the hunt was nearing the end when four different team members cornered a 10ft tall brown bison which brought silence to the audience as we watched intently on the screen to see the outcome. The battle was between Midnight Warriors, Crimson Hyde, Dark Wolverson, and Cardinal Boulders Packs. This animal was the biggest of all and would contribute major points to the overcoming team.
Alpha Anthony stood tall, sticking his chest out when the Midnight Warriors successfully killed the brown bear. Awarded a whopping 70 points in that final round. It was 1:15 pm when all the hunters emerged from the forest to the grounds, packing their kills on their backs and bringing them to the tables at their tents for the scoring to be done. Returning with animals such as deer, monkey, rabbit, goat, bison, elk, bear, muskoxen, beaver, rabbits, wild boar, and opossums as prey.
The Elites moved around with the cameras to capture the activities as the Alphas assessed each table and accumulatively came to a final score for each team. Eagerly, the pack waited for the Alphas to address us. The screen focused on the Alphas, gearing our attention on them.
“Everyone, the scores are finalized and we are ready to announce the winners,” Alpha Virgil announced, settling down the throng.
During the announcements, a segment of the formidably jovial mob drew closer to the Alphas. The crowd cheered as the humming sounds of their chattering quieted with Alpha Cypress waving them down.
“Based on the kills received from the packs,” Alpha Nyko began, “The team with the most kills is the Cardinal Boulders Pack.”
Faint applause came from the crowd, so Alpha Anthony picked up where he left off. “However, their kills were too small and so the scores did not get them into the top three.”
“Booo!” Came from the thick crowd at various angles. “Boo!”
“Settle down!” Vance boomed with a livid expression, as the mass submitted and instantly muted.
“Without further ado, coming in at third place is the Firebrick Pack,” Alpha Anthony commented. Nodding to Alpha Hudson, who walks away with a framed certificate and twenty thousand dollars.
As the disappointment set in, the chattering became louder and louder, and the audience let out sulky noises.
“Second place goes to Dark Wolverson Pack.” Cheers interrupted Alpha Virgil as he gave the audience time to simmer their excitement. Duke collected our fifty thousand dollar cheque that was sure to go towards a charity cause, once selected.
“The champion of this year’s Hunter’s Parade is….” Vance voiced the winner.
Blayne bends and hits up the table, mimicking a drumroll. Duke pulls him up by the collar so that he stopped.
“…………..Alpha Anthony Knight of the Midnight Warriors Pack!” Vance concluded, “And the top hunter from his team is Mackenzie Banks.”
A louder eruption of cheers saluted the winning team. Alpha Anthony took over the floor giving his well-rehearsed speech. After that, the parade would commence as they drive through the towns in celebration, similar to a carnival.
Omega Wendy, who is now marked, goes to stand by Alpha Mark, whose team came in last. But he did not seem to care because he was overjoyed with having his mate and Luna by his side.
The other wonderful development is that Sammy now gets solace while she mourns Malik. She felt the real missing link to Malik after the cloaking spell was broken, and that's when the agonizing loss struck her. But the moon goddess has a way of looking out for us since she discovered that Alpha Terryl was her second chance mate when she bumped into him at the pack house.
Alpha Terryl has since been supporting her through her sadness. I gave the go-ahead for Sammy to visit his pack and take things slowly until she could accept him totally; after that was accomplished, the marking had to be completed in order for us to officially release her to his pack.
I slipped away from the ladies to stand by my man’s side. I have missed him all day. I shoved my hand around him and he reciprocated, coming down on my face with a kiss.
“Are you tired, my love?” He asks, scrutinizing my features. Since the day's outset, he had queried me approximately ten times about the same thing.
“A little bit,” I replied and he kissed my temple. “I’m just….” I tiptoed to whisper into his ears so that no one else heard, “…I’m very horny.”
He purred and an automatic growl left his mouth which startled the entire pack. We ignored them and so they realized that it was nothing serious. Their High Alpha was not angry at anyone.
“After the night that I gave you, I thought you would have barred me from touching you for at least a week,” he confessed, with a lustful smirk pasted on his face. “Does my little submissive Luna want more?”
His lips tickled my ear, and I bit my bottom lip. Juices wet my panties and he twinkled his nose at my scent.
Feasting on his image, I put on my sexiest voice, maintaining eye contact, “Oh yes, Wolfie.”
His exquisite scent fills me with heart-stopping lustful eyes as he placed his forehead against mine with his whole focus on me.
They said that it would get easier to stay away from your mate, but today I was particularly clinging to him. Hating when he leaves my side. Yearning to drown myself in him.
It’s too early to go home because we had to be there for the celebration at the pack house tonight. Noting my attachment issue, Vance allowed me to be with him everywhere that he went for the rest of the afternoon. Including the walk back to the parking grounds, getting into his jeep, and back to the pack house.
We split directions as I headed into the elevator to hit the showers. Vance took a minute to head to his office to respond to a few business calls. After freshening up, I realized that he hadn’t come up to the room as yet. So I went down into Vance’s office thinking that he would have been buried in work, but instead, I found Miriam there.
“Hi,” I hugged her before sitting on Vance’s lap.
“Is there something wrong?” My heart fell because I thought we deserved a break from the drama and adventures.