“I, Ahren Azor Rafael Rossi, accept the responsibility and title of Alpha of the Black Storm Pack. I vow to serve, protect, and lead this pack from this day forward with everything I have.” Ahren’s voice carries clearly as he takes the dagger from his father and cuts open his own palm before both men shake hands, and the transfer of the Alpha’s power is completed.
Ahren will have to swear his Beta and Delta in again as well.
Everyone applauds, and I place my fingers to my mouth, whistling loudly.
I can sense someone watching me from behind and turn to see it’s that fucktard Holden. I raise an eyebrow at him, givinghim a challenging smile. He’s not stupid enough to mess with me, but I kinda want him to, just so I can put him in his place.
Why the fuck is he even here? Unless Heaven’s mom invited him, not knowing they’ve broken up. Either way, the dipshit needs to stay the fuck out of my way.
“We won’t keep you long, but there’s one more special announcement that we are extremely proud to make today,” Uncle Rayhan begins, looking to his left. “My nephew and Alpha of the Dark Storm Pack, Tatum Somers, has found his mate, Scheherazade Muhammed of the Sayeh Mehtab Pack. She is also the niece of our respected council member Junaid Muhammed of the Full Moon Pack. Give it up for Tatum and Scheherazade!”
Everyone claps, and I exchange looks with Carter and Renji. Well, damn, I knew that bastard was acting differently. No wonder. He had found his mate. Bloody hell, it seems like everyone is.
Tatum steps onto the dais with a tall woman in a silver dress. Uncle Rayhan gives her a hug and kisses her hand as he murmurs a ‘welcome’ before Ahren steps forward.
“Well, then, let’s get you back as Alpha,” Ahren says to Tatum. “So, you can welcome your mate as your Luna.” He smiles as Tatum nods. Then he and Ahren complete the ritual, as Ahren transfers some of his Alpha powers to Tatum, just the way Dad’s given Uncle Damon. Speaking of, he’s here too with his family.
Once Tatum is sworn in as Alpha, he then turns to his mate. “Do you, Scheherazade Muhammed of the Sayeh Mehtab Pack, accept me as your mate and Alpha? To stand by my side as my Luna, to govern over the Dark Storm Pack by my side?” heasks quietly.
Damn, are they doing a public marking?
It appears so.
Scheherazade smiles softly as Tatum takes her hands. “I do. I swear by the Moon Goddess that I will respect and honour my position and my responsibilities as Luna. I accept you, Alpha Tatum Somers of the Dark Storm Pack, as my mate and Alpha, now and forevermore.”
A small smirk crosses Tatum’s usually cocky, moody face. “That feels good to hear,” he murmurs before he reaches for her neck, cupping her face as he tilts her head, his other arm snaking around her waist.
There’s something about marking that is intimate, and I realise, aside from Jayce marking Sienna, this is the first marking I’ve witnessed. And the situation is so different. These two want one another.
Everyone is silent as Tatum sinks his teeth into her neck, marking her slowly, relishing in the moment. I look away, giving them their moment, although they did decide to do this publicly.
Once he’s moved back, it’s her turn to mark him.
I know I’m never going to search for my mate or accept one, but I don’t think I’d mark her publicly. Technically speaking, I would probably mark her as I make her come, with an intense orgasm that she’ll remember for the rest of her life.
Everyone now cheers and claps as they raise their glasses to the new couple.
My eyes flicker to the girls as Heaven motions for Katarato stand beside them.
“So, will we see a wedding soon?” Azura teases as the couple steps off the dais.
“In a few months,” Tatum says, glancing towards Kataleya. “I think Kataleya needs to go first.”
Kataleya smiles, looking up at Enrique. “Well… we have been thinking about it, but tonight isn’t the time to discuss-”
“Why not? The more good news, the better,” Delsanra says.
“Agreed,” Aunty Maria says.
“Is Kat getting married to this fucker good news?” Uncle Al has to comment. I snicker at that. Enrique frowns at him, muttering a swear.
“And we will marry only after you, so don’t keep us waiting too long.”
“You just said in a few months,” Skyla points out. “So, pick a date soon, Kat.”
“Well, we were thinking maybe in a few weeks… Depends on how quickly we can get everything together. I’m sure it won’t take long. It’s the perfect time. Everyone is here. Together,” Kataleya says with a smile. “What do you think, My Love?”
“Your wish is my command, Mi Amor. And marrying you is something I will do tomorrow if that is what you desire.”
