138 - Yours

Sophia's POV

We heard a knock on the door, and it was Beta Trent. "Luna, please excuse my behavior."

I just stared at myself in the mirror and waited for Aunt Mia to let him in. When there was silence for a few seconds, I turned around and looked at the three of them.

"Sophia, you're the Luna now. Today's even your official inauguration." Aunt Mia chuckled as she gently patted my shoulders. "Don't think that you are being rude to me. Frank and I made this decision long before what happened to you."

I was just about to worry that it would be presumptuous of me to act like the Luna in front of her. She beat me into it. But because she said that, I felt at ease. I nodded at her and softly called through the door, "Please come in, Beta Trent."

He smiled once he saw me and bowed down to the three of us-me, mom, and Aunt Mia. He nodded at my two friends. Then, he faced me and said, "You can just call me Trent, Luna."

It would be awkward for me to do so on a fly, but if I were him and the one above me refused to call me by my name, I would be more awkward myself, so, "Then, Trent."

He flashed a smile and told me what he was sent to deliver. "Alpha asked me if you're done because the ceremony will commence at any moment now."

"Seriously, that boy! He cannot even wait for a few more minutes!?" Aunt Mia grumbled as she folded her arms.

Trent let out a soft chuckle and replied, "He simply cannot wait to be with his Luna."

"And you are defending him.." Aunt Mia groused. "You always defended that little mutt, even when he was still the heir!"

Trent shrugged, and I asked him to lead the way. But first, I hugged my mother. "I'll be going, mom. Watch me there with Dad and the twins."

She nodded and softly caressed my cheek. "All eyes will be on you, dearest."

Then I turned to Aunt Mia, "Thank you for giving birth to my mate, Mom."

She covered her mouth with both of her hands and teared up. "Oh Sophia. You are just the best daughter-in-law anyone could ever have."

She embraced me, and then when I pulled away, Miley just had to open her mouth, "Please don't tell me you have something to say to me too?"

"Oh, shut up, you! It's Sophie's day today! Of course she could do whatever!" Sandra put her hands on her waist, and I giggled at the sight of them arguing.

"You two look close." I commented.

"As if!"

"No way!"

They both complained, and I pulled them into an embrace too.

"I swear if the make-up is wiped away, we'll start all over, Luna Sophia." I don't know if I would be scared with her warning or be touched as she addressed me by my title.

"Hey! I should be the one to call her that first! I'm the best friend!" Sandra glared at Miley, and I calmed them both.

"The two of you are important she-wolves in my life as well. Thank you for everything."

I turned around to follow Trent and heard the four of them sniffling and sobbing. Smiling at the thought of them being proud and happy for my sake as we made our way to him, to my Alpha.

The venue is just outside of the main packhouse. All of Blood Moon Pack members are here. Some from Crescent Moon, the suits, important people from the council, our friends from university, and of course, Granny Daria together with Jacob's lovable grandparents. My father and the twins are now together, sitting side by side with Mom.

The place was surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest. Tall trees with twisting branches form a canopy overhead, dappling the ground below with patches of moonlight. A gentle breeze carries the scent of pine and wildflowers, adding to the serene atmosphere.

In the center of the clearing stands a beautifully crafted wooden platform, adorned with the insignia of Blood Moon.

Two ornate thrones, one slightly larger than the other, sit side by side at the forefront of the platform. And there he was, my mate. He slowly turned around, and I could fully see him.

He wore a tunic crafted from thick, yellow-gold lion fur, meticulously woven together with leather strips along the seams. Under the tunic, he wears a linen shirt dyed in earthy tones, its cuffs embroidered with symbols representing the history of Blood Moon. His trousers are made from durable leather, adorned with intricate patterns tooled into the fabric. Over his shoulders rests a cloak fashioned from the pelt of a great wolf, fastened with a silver brooch shaped like a howling wolf.

Around his neck, he wears a necklace strung with the teeth and claws of his ancestors. I guessed that this necklace was passed from one Alpha to another. Only the two of us are barefooted at this very moment. That fact alone feels so intimate and personal.

I saw his jaw drop, and could even hear his small gasp. How cute this man could ever get?

Slowly moved my feet as I sauntered my way to him. Our eyes never left each other. When I was near enough, Jacob walked down from the platform and met me halfway. He offered me his hand, and I gladly took it. He placed it on his arm as we ambled our way to the throne. Once we arrived, he let me sit first before taking a seat.

His parents and mine addressed the people about today's events. It was quite a process since we executed some of the traditions. Circling the throne eight times, as the number eight symbolizes eternity of resilience and strength.

The both of us each lit up a candle, as it represents our individual selves. And then, together, we light up a larger candle as a symbol of our unity. That both of us could be each other's luminescence in a world of darkness.

The second-to-last ritual was the sharing of Blood Moon's token. Former Luna and Alpha should each give any token or a piece of jewelry. Proof of their support for our union. Both of them gave us a ring that had the insignia of our pack.

Then, lastly, they took out an old and ancient silver knife and let us show our hands. I placed my right hand while Jacob lifted his left. Dad slashed Jacob's palm, and Uncle Frank slashed mime. Blood dripped, and our mothers held our hands to clasp both of them together. Jacob and I faced one another as we held each other.

A second later, energy within me flows. I could suddenly feel both my wolf and witch's power from the tips of my fingers. Felt like finally I could control it at will. Strong and whimsical air blew as it surrounded us. Once it subsided, everyone gasped and was in awe. Even Jacob's mouth was slightly apart. I tilted my head and asked him with my eyes. Was slightly anxious about it, but he assured me, like he always does, "You are just too amazing, Sophia."

As those words dropped from his mouth, the wind yet again blew past me. That's when I saw my hair. I collected a strand of it with my fingers, and it was no longer midnight black. It wasn't even the color of my fur, as it was blonde. With some strands of black left. There was even a silver-white lump of it. I looked at him, and Jacob touched them as well.

Uncle Frank smiled at us as he declared and bellowed, "Let us greet Blood Moon's Alpha and Luna!"

Everyone cheered and howled for us. They welcomed us with warm cheers enough to counter the cold breeze. Jacob raised his hand and formed his fingers into a fist to gesture for everyone to quiet down.

"I thank everyone for welcoming me and my Luna. From today onwards, we will do our best for each one of you!"

All of them cheered once again, and Jacob glanced at me and nodded. With one glance at the crowd, they instantly quieted down as they awaited my little ending speech.

"It has been quite a journey to be here. But I'm glad and have never regretted a single thing. Thank you, for accepting me as your Luna and letting Jacob be my Alpha. I swear to do my best for everyone!"

With that, the audience went wild, clapped, howled, and yelled for the glory and success of tonight's inauguration. Jacob lifted me up with so much ease and slowly walked inside.

The path that we're taking is not familiar, so I asked, "Where are we going? This is not the way to your room."

"Hmm? Yeah. Because we are going to our room." He emphasized the word 'our' and winked at me. I looked away and sparingly questioned him to hide my embarrassment. "In your parents' room?"

"What? No! That would be awkward as hell," he groused. "Blood Moon has this tradition that every Alpha and Luna should have a new room of their own."

"Oh," I gulped, and couldn't help but anticipate. We turned around in a corner and there was only one door there. Jacob opened it with no hassle even while still carrying me in his arms, "Welcome to our new home, my Luna."

He slowly placed me down, and my eyes wandered around. He really knew me well. Jacob just made it simple but cozy. It had muted colors, and the overall ambiance of it is a mixture of my room at Crescent and his room here. I turned around and hugged him tight. "I love it!"

My mate chuckled as our wolves howled in glee. Jacob looked at me with a dark and dangerous tone in his voice, "Only one thing left."

I innocently tilted my head and replied with a quick, "Hmm? What is it?"

He slowly glided his fingers from my hand up to my arm. I felt a tingling sensation because of how stimulating it felt. Gulping as my eyes followed the movement of his hand. It stopped on my left neck, and he tapped it.

I instantly got what he meant. Both fear and excitement crept over me. Fear because I remembered that it would hurt so bad, but at the same time, was quite excited that I'll have his mark on me.

"Is it n-necessary to do it now? I'm tired. I know you are too!" I excused and slowly backed away. He smirked as he stepped forward and looked at me with so much love, but there was this dark gaze of his. "Did my Sophia just try to find reasons to delay her Alpha's mark?"

My legs bumped into the bed and lost balance. Jacob quickly caught me and let me sit on our bed. Our bed. I smiled at the thought of it. From today on, it will always be ours.

"And now you're smiling." He shook his head in disbelief. I shared with him my thoughts, and he rested his knee on the floor. He patted my head and caressed my cheek, "Silly Luna. Everything that's mine has always been yours too."

I just stared at him and smiled. Speechless and touched because he's always like this. So sweet and attentive. Couldn't ask for anything more but only him.

Jacob slowly leaned in to close the gap between us. Then, he subtly tilted his head and pressed his lips on mine to savor the taste.

My body erupted with electricity as his lips touched mine, sparking a raging passion within me. Tender and loving, but at the same time domineering and commanding. That was what I felt with the way he moved his lips as his hands intensely cupped my face. I melted into his touch and enjoyed the way he tasted, our tongues dancing to a seductive beat. With a ragged breath, he lowly growled, "And it will be forever yours, Sophia. Even me. My entire being and my whole existence. It is all yours to claim, my Luna."