The Alpha Ceremony
Violet threw herself on her new huge bed. "Finally some peace and quiet."
"Do you want me to leave?" Eli said with a crooked smile turning toward the door.
"No!" She shouted. Eli chuckled and came over to the bed and sat down beside her. Violet looked up at him stretching her neck for a kiss. He kissed her gently.
"You did great today." Eli said.
"Is it always this busy?" Violet asked.
"It depends on the day. But generally no." Eli replied
"Can you give me a little history on our pack? I feel there must be a lot. Especially with it being like its own little town."
"Sure. The pack originally settled here in the mid-1800s. We gained our wealth from a very smart Alpha in the 1920s. We are silent owners of many businesses, not to mention the ones we have in the territory. We have accountants and financial advisors to help manage the money side of the pack. Once a member of the pack shifts for the first time they start collecting monthly checks. When they turn eighteen they receive shares from one of the businesses. They only get to keep these benefits if they take a job within the Pack. Each job has a different salary just like in the outside world. You will make a lot of money from being Alpha because you have the hardest job. Kind of like a CEO." Eli smiled at Violet. "Is that enough information?"
"Yes. Do I help manage accounts with the advisors?" Violet asked.
"No, we have a team for that. They will meet with the advisors and make recommendations for your approval. But you don't run that part. Now I think we should get to bed. We have a long day tomorrow."
Violet yawned and said, "I am tired." Eli dragged her out of bed and took her to the dresser showing her where her pajamas were then went and turned down the bed. Once dressed, Violet walked to the bed and laid down in Eli's arms and fell right to sleep. Eli kissed her head "goodnight my strong Alpha Princess."
Bang, Bang, Bang. Violet groaned "Someone is banging on the door. Please go get it." Eli rolled out of bed putting on shorts and answering the door. There stood his mother and a very angry looking Cora.
"I called like twelve times. Thank goodness your dad showed up so I could get in." She pushed passed Eli and flipped the blankets off her best friend. "Get up lazy bones we have a ceremony to get ready for. I am so glad Charlotte filled me in on everything." Charlotte walked past her son, went to the closet closest to the bathroom, and grabbed a garment bag placing it next to the vanity.
"Eli, go get your mate some breakfast so she can take a shower. Then go and get ready with your father." Charlotte commanded.
Help! don't leave me, please. Violet mind linked Eli in desperation.
Sorry, there is no way I am crossing my mom. She is on a mission. Eli then turned and went out the door.
When Violet walked out of the bathroom, there were two new faces in the room. "Come sit down." Charlotte stated "These young ladies are going to help you get ready for the ceremony. This is Ashley she will be doing your hair and this is Sam she will do your makeup." The door opened then. There stood Eli carrying a plate with a croissant, fruit, and a mug of coffee. A collective "awe" came from the girls. You would think I was getting married with all this fuss. Violet linked to Eli.
It is kinda like you are marrying the pack. Our wedding will be much better. Violet blushed and Eli then realized he hadn't just thought that last part but linked it to her. He placed the plate down then left quickly. The girls got to work. Ashley braided Violet's auburn hair into a crown around her head. Putting little white flowers throughout. Giving it the look of a white halo. Sam put on subtle makeup making Violet look like she had a slight glow.
When they were finished, Charlotte smiled brightly then clapped her hands together "now the dress. Violet, I hope you don't mind. I picked something out for you when I heard you were coming home. I hope you like it." Charlotte opened the garment bag and inside was a beautiful light blue gauze dress. It was off the shoulder, and long enough to hit Violet's ankles. Blue lace bordered the bottom and the sleeves.
"It's beautiful," Violet exclaimed."Thank you so much."
"Blue is the color all Alpha's wear for the ceremony," Charlotte explained. "It is going to look so good with your complexion."
Once the dress was on, Violet looked around for shoes. "oh honey you don't wear shoes for the ceremony. Bare feet connects you to the earth. This is our way." Charlotte said, noticing her looking. They walked down the hall to the elevator. When the elevator got to the bottom floor, Violet could hear the pack out in the front lawns. She looked around for Eli but didn't see him which made her nervous. Christoph walked over to her holding out his arm. She took it.
"Don't worry Eli is waiting outside at the stage. It is a tradition for the current Alpha to escort the new one. Since I have been acting Alpha in your and your mother's absence I get the honor."Christoph stated with tears in his eyes. "Your mother would be so proud of you."
They soon heard Elder Cecil announce "Rise for the procession of the Alphas"
"That's our cue," Christoph said and led her out the front door. They walked down the steps and through the pack every line they passed the members bowed. When they got to the stage all of the pack had bowed and were on one knee with their arms crossed over their chest. Eli was on the stage beaming at his mate. He was in a tan linen suit he put out his hand and she took it walking up the steps.
Elder Eugene walked over to the podium and started the ceremonial presentation of the new Alpha. "Do you Violet June Lara accept the title of Alpha. To protect the Pack and lead us with dignity."
"I do"
"Do you swear to uphold our rules and traditions that were set forth by the Alphas before you."
"I do"
"You will now Sign the book of the Alphas and drink the blood of Alpha's past." Violet looked at Elder Eugene in horror. He whispered "it is wine. Just symbolism." Violet signed the book and drank from the cup.
Elder Cecil then came to the podium and said: "I would like to introduce you to your Alpha Violet June Lara." He then gave Eli a necklace. Eli put it on Violet, the cress of the Blue Lake Pack. He then walked her forward and the pack howled all at once.