Dangerous Lycan: Claim Betrayed Luna’s Second Chance Mate

The week flew by and I almost forgot about the accident. But something in me changed after that day. The night of the ceremony arrived, blessed in the cool embrace of a white full moon. Just as I had ways wanted.

The endless flutter in my stomach made me nervous. I stood before the grand mirror in the dress Nikkei and I had gotten. Nikkei brushed and adorned my hair with ornaments. She weaved silver moonlight flowers into them.

“There,” she said, stepping back with a satisfied smile across her lips.

“You look radiant, Clara.”

Taking a deep breath, I met my gaze in the mirror. Gone was the scared little girl of a week ago. Now, I was a woman getting ready to become a queen.

The ceremony was held in the heart of the palace gardens. Where the moon’s light most showed. The air vibrated with the soft humming of the gathered Alpha’s, I could recognize some of them from the werewolf council meeting. They had come to witness if it was all a make believe. I didn’t blame them. Even I didn’t believe it at first.

“It’s time to go. They are all waiting,” Nikkei said, she had a blue dress on. And some strange traditional markings on her face. I took her hands as she led me under the light of the moon.

Their eyes glowed as soon as Nikkei walked me in.

“What’s happening?” I asked.

“Relax, they are just showing their respect,” she whispered.

Kieran stood at the altar, he had a black suit on. As I walked towards him, my heart hammered with the rhythmic pounding of the drums. I could feel it in my chest.

The ceremony was a beautiful blend of Lycan tradition and witch magic. Thanks to Nikkei’s creative ideas. I stood in front of Kieran and faced him. His eyes had been on me ever since I walked towards him. It was hard not to notice.

“You are beautiful,” he whispered.

“We are not supposed to talk,” I said, “but you aren’t bad yourself,” I said.

“We are gathered here today for a mating ceremony between our king and his mate, Clara. Today is indeed a great day because the goddess of the white moon had blessed this union with her light. Now its time to exchange your vows,” the town’s cleric said. This vows were promises whispered under the watchful gaze of the moon. So every word said was important. He held a small book and first handed it to Kieran. Kieran took the book and looked at me. Then he began reading through it.

“Today I stand before the white moon, the cleric, my people and you Clara. I promise to guide you, not just as your king but as your mate. I would protect you as long as we are bonded. In whatever condition I find myself. My heart would beat for you and I shall be yours as you are mine.”

I didn’t take my eyes away from his lips. I felt like that was the only way to perfectly hear him.

He gave the book back to the cleric and the gave it to me. I said my vows. Making sure that I pronounced each words properly. After which I handed the book back to the cleric.

“We have heard you both. And we have witnessed it. So as the moon. Your union is blessed. Now its time for the marking.”

The marking was the first step in sealing the bond. Kieran held my gaze, his glowing eyes filled with an emotion that sent thrills through me.

Nikkei stepped forward and began chanting in an ancient tongue as she drew a circle of moonlight energy around us. As Kieran leaned in, his touch made me quaver. I felt a surge of power course through me, a connection deeper than anything I had ever experienced. He took off the veil and gave a bite on my neck. It was painful but arousing leaving a scar.

The blood from my neck and his saliva created a mystical connection that bonded us for life. I shut my eyes savoring on the pain. Images flashed before my eyes. Like our most cherished moments together Kieran being strong and protective, our laughter echoing through sun-patched meadows. I could see our future. It was filled with love and a shared destiny. With this, we would be able to sense each others emotions

When the visions faded away, I found myself looking into Kieran’s eyes. And it’s like we shared this understanding. The fear and suspicion that once overwhelmed me was gone. Instead, it was replaced by a certainty as deep and steady as the bond that was now between us.

“You may kiss your bride,” the cleric said. Without wasting further time, Kieran leaned close and kissed my lips. The people cheered. I sensed the joyous chorus in their voices. They were celebrating the union of their King and his Queen. And now with the first stage of the bonding complete, the second stage was to consummate our union. According to Nikkei, it would make us have a stronger connection. Making love to Kieran was something I didn’t intend to do. It was never part of the plan. I promised myself that I would not put myself in such position again and I was going to keep to that promise.

The morning sun streamed through the bedroom window. It casted a warm glow over Kieran and I as we were curled up in each other’s arms. It was our first morning as a couple.

The room would have been quiet of not the gentle rise and fall of our breaths.

As I turned, Kieran opened his eyes revealing a sleepy smile.

“Good morning, Kieran,” I murmured, my voice was still husky with sleep even if I had been awake for a while.

Kieran moved closer, he trailed his hands down my back.

“Good morning, beautiful,” he replied, his voice was low and deep.

I took his hands off my back.

“You have to stop.”

“Why? You are mine now.”

I eyed him.

“That doesn’t change anything remember?”

“I know it’s all planned but we still have to make it real. The people are still watching. I’m not asking that we consummate are bond. I just want to hold you.

“Well, It’s morning,” I sat up.

Kieran laid in silence.

“Kieran,” I called out, “I’ve been thinking…”

Kieran turned his head to face me, his brow furrowed slightly. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing’s wrong,” I assured him quickly.

“It’s just… I realized that I rely too much on tying to learn how to use my powers. I want to be able to defend myself, even without them.”

Kieran’s gaze softened.

“That’s a very mature thought, Clara,” he said gently. “And it’s something you should definitely learn.”

“I know right? I mean I need to be able to be able to defend myself and this people now that I’m queen. It would be an honor if I learn from the best. Would you teach me?” I asked.

Kieran smiled. “Of course I would. In fact, I think we should start right away.”

“This is supposed to be our honeymoon.”

“Well, we aren’t doing any honeymoon activity so its best we start.”

He sat up and pulled me close to him.

“Yeah, you are right,” I took my hands away from his.

“I’m sorry about that,” he said.

“It would take some time.”

After about an hour, we moved to the training room, a large space in the back of the palace. It was Kieran’s training space. It was equipped for martial arts practice.

The room was filled with mats, punching bags, and various other training equipment. Kieran led me to the center of the room. Where we set to begin.

“I’m so glad that we are doing this. Thank you for agreeing to help me.”

“I’m just training my queen,” he winked, “Come on Clara its fine. I can do with some training myself.”

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“We’d start from the basic self-defense moves.”