Chapter 51 EZEKIEL
EZEKIEL
I can't stop staring at Dalia. She's just so beautiful and stunning. I know that even if the mate bond wasn't involved, I will definitely fall for someone like her. She's exactly the type of woman I want. She's not only beautiful but kind. I nearly lost her because of my pride.
Thinking back, I now understand that the problem wasn't what Selene did in the past but my pride. I couldn't find myself bending to her will of accepting Dalia. I don't want her to think that she can control even after what she did to me. But on the other hand, it also involves what she did. I just don't know how to accept the daughter of the woman that doesn't care about my people. The same people she claims that ate her children.
A woman that is ready to sacrifice us for her selfish gain. Nobody knows the truth except me. They all see Selene as a kind and generous goddess but no one knows that she was ready to let us perish one hundred years ago because of her selfishness. That's why I still find it hard to believe that she wants to help us this time around. I feel there's something she will gain from this. A selfish person like her won't just do something if she won't gain something from it. And I also feel that she's using Dalia because that's what she's good at.
She used me one hundred years ago. I trusted her but she broke my trust. I don't know if she wants to atone for her sins by sending Dalia to me. She knew she wronged me. I only did what was right but she cursed me.
Could it be that she gave me Dalia for my redemption? But she must be delusional to think that I will forget what she did because she gave me Dalia. Or because she's trying not to be selfish this time and rather help us.
Is this another reason she wants me to accept the mate bond? For the curse to go away? Maybe accepting the mate bond is not just us figuring out how to stop the war but for my own redemption. But I didn't do anything wrong to be redeemed. I was the one that was wronged. So I can't call this redemption. It is Selene accepting that she wronged me and she's trying to make things right. But that's not enough to convince me that she won't turn out to act selfish again. I don't know what her motive is this time, but let me believe that she's trying to make things right.
I hold Dalia's hand as I walk her down the hall. I've gathered the whole pack. Though not everyone is here. The children and teenagers are not here, but they will still hear the news. It will definitely be aired on television.
I can feel that Dalia is nervous. I rub her hand and give her a sweet smile. I want her to know that this is my decision and it's not something I will regret. I love her. Even though it took me time to realize, I know that I'm in love with her. It's not something I can deny any longer.
She's good enough to be my mate and my Luna. She's everything I want. Maybe it's too early to say that, but that's definitely the truth. Because when I was going through that pain, for the first time in my life….I wanted someone by my side and that person is no other person than Dalia. That was when I realized what I feel for her. This is not about the mate bond. I believe this is about my feelings
“Are you ready?” I ask her with a sweet voice. She smiles and nods her head. I hold her hand as we walk to the podium. This is a big hall. I normally use it when I want to make an announcement in person and not through the television.
Both the council's members and the pack members are present. Nikolai, Creigh, Aaron and Lena are sitting close to the podium just like the council members. The pack mentors are standing in front of us.
“Welcome everyone,” I greet. They all responded and I went ahead to tell them why they were gathered here. “I believe most of you thought I was cursed not to have a mate. But I'm here to tell you that the curse was lifted many years ago.” I hold Dalia's hand tight and give her a smile as I turn to the pack members. “This Dalia, my mate and your Luna.”
There was murmuring and confusion written on their faces. I expected it, but I know they will come to terms with it. After the murmuring went down I continued. “She's not a werewolf or a lycan. She is the daughter of the goddess and people that know her know that she's not just kind but incredibly powerful. She is the Luna you would want. If you give her a chance. I'm sure you will all love her. And I also want to use this opportunity to announce our mating ceremony that will take place next week.”
After my words, I turn my attention to Dalia. She's so nervous, it's clearly written on her face, but I'm happy we finally did this. I want the whole world to know that Dalia is mine. Words will go to the other packs and they will be invited during the mating ceremony.
I told Dalia about the mating ceremony. She thought it's too early but I didn't think so. I want to mark and make her mine as soon as possible. I know I have been possessive of her but I think it became worse the moment I accepted my feelings for her. And right now I can't wait to make her completely mine.
Many questions came to me and I answered them all. Some people said good things about Dalia, especially those patients she treated while some are still skeptical about her. I know they will love her. Dalia is easy to love because she's a good person. I know very well soon she will walk her way into their heart just like she did with mine.
She also spoke to them. And after her speech, a lot of people got to relax and no longer have a judgmental look. It definitely won't take time before they accept her. After the announcement, Dalia interacted with the council members. I think they are slowly loving her. She has already proved to them that she will make a better Luna when they learn that she's the girl I told them will help us in stopping the war. She's also the one that found the witch. And of course Nikolai told them how strong she is by fighting off those strange creatures even when she was bound with chains. What they don't know is that she's my little monster.