Chapter 148 The Luna's Rite (III)
Kristen's POV
I stop when I am halfway through finishing the bull's heart, I do it because if I keep going, I will be unable to keep myself from throwing up.
This is one of the most tortuous experiences I've ever had, except the time I was kidnapped by Jack the Rogue Psycho and got tortured and manipulated by him.
My nipples are all itchy and aching, and it's the first time I have had such an experience.
The gust of wind through the large windows is drying up the bull's blood on my body.
Aiden's cries have lessened to cooing, and the audience is still waiting for me to continue.
The Luna's rite is a lot more barbaric than I predicted. Had I known, I would have practiced eating fresh testicles before today, and maybe I would have mastered the art of eating them. But I was too occupied with Aiden and worrying about my lack of milk to breastfeed my child.
"You're taking much longer, Kristen," Elder Festus' voice rings out, sliding
me out of my thoughts.
And it dawns on me that I have wasted
more than five minutes.
"Just give me a few more minutes,
please," I voice out, after gulping
down the remains of the bull's heart
that was stuck in my throat.
"You've wasted enough time, Kristen, "His face is grim, and I can tell that he's getting exhausted from standing in front of me with the empty tray, You can't take forever."
"I know," my fingers are digging into
the half heart.
"Then get on with it," Elder Festus
grits out.
"Two more minutes," I plead.
And Elder Festus holds my gaze and
hardens his jaw.
"One," he says at last.
"Fine," comes my response because I know I cannot persuade him any
further.
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A shudder runs through me as I hold up the half-eaten bull's heart to my face once more.
This time, I eat the rest of it faster
than before, and the strong urge to
vomit rises to my throat.
Elder Festus raises his hand, in order
for the crowd to not cheer yet, as he's giving me a few more minutes to see if I'll throw up.
I am clenching my teeth so hard to refrain from vomiting because this is a sensitive point in my life. Letting out even spittle will be marked as barfing, so I hold still until Elder Festus puts his hand down.
And the audience goes haywire.
Drumrolls, yells, cheers.
My breathing is heavy as I put my
hand against my chest and let my feet give out underneath me, something which causes my knees to hit the floor.
It's over!
It's freaking over!
Maddy and Sapphire are screaming
and hugging themselves so tightly. While I can't see Calhoun anywhere.
Right at this moment, I feel a pair of hands grab me from behind and lift me.
And I don't need to turn around to see who it is because I know it's him.
No one in their right senses will hold
me like this when they know I belong to Calhoun. Fear won't even let them come close.
"You're so amazing, you know that?" Calhoun puts me down just to cup my
cheeks. He's been doing much of this lately. And the way he looks at me makes my heart tighten in my chest.
With so much love and admiration that I wonder what I ever did to deserve someone like him. It feels surreal.
"I passed the test," my breathing is
ragged when his left thumb strokes my cheek.
"Fucking yes, you did! And I am so
proud of you," he hugs me once more
and buries his head in the crook of my neck, a die-hard habit of his.
It's still yet to hit me hard that I finally passed the Luna's rite, after going through the most painful and traumatizing thirty minutes of my life.
I can feel this heavy burden being lifted from my shoulders.
The crowd pour out from their
positions just to surround me, as they jubilate. Chanting; "Luna! Luna! Luna!"
Tonight is bittersweet for me.
Seeing everyone this happy for my sake makes me feel fulfilled.
Calhoun lifts me up once more. He
seems so excited. I haven't seen him
look this way since the birth of Aiden.
Speaking of Aiden, I can feel my nipples spurting out something, and my corset dress is getting soaked from
it.
A gasp leaves my mouth as my hand fastens to my right bust.
Wait a damn minute.
Have I started milking? My eyes get welled up in their sockets
as more of the liquid comes out.
And no one seems to notice what's happening to me. They're all occupied with the jubilation.
Oh my God, I can't believe I started
milking after passing the Luna's trial.
Can it be that the moon goddess was waiting for this night before letting me have milk?
Thankfully I can start breastfeeding my son.
My heart races so hard in my chest and
I am afraid it'll burst right out from my chest.
The thrills running through me are enough to generate goosebumps in my pores and tremble my whole body. Calhoun pulls me down, tucks the artificial hair behind my ear, and kisses me soundly in the mouth.
Females are already squealing at this point, upon seeing Calhoun kissing me openly in front of anyone. He doesn't
feel ashamed one bit, instead, he
cradles my head as he kisses me harder.
It's obvious he's relieved that I passed the test because he was on the verge of losing control. From fearing for my
sake and trying to put the Luna's trial to an end.
I am so glad it's all over.
Both me and Aiden will get to be with
Calhoun for as long as possible, and hopefully nothing will separate from each other.
"Everyone! Party all night!" Calhoun
declares after disengaging his body from mine.
And again, there are thrilling screams
from the crowd as they express their joy.