Ethan stood then held my hand. “Yes, I think the purpose of this meeting is fulfilled. About the explanation of Constantine and Victoria’s death, it was an accident. I had never intended to kill Constantine. No matter what, he is my half-brother.”
I nodded. “About the death of Victoria, she died because she tried to protect Constantine. It’s because of love.” I took a deep breath. “At that time, Constantine attacked Ethan when he had already said, ‘Time-out.’ Then I pushed Ethan and instinctively attacked Constantine with the fog. Victoria ran and shielded Constantine.” I bit my lower lip, recalling the moment Victoria died. “Then, when Constantine tried to stab my back. Ethan protected me and stabbed Constantine in the process.” I looked around. “It’s self-defense.”
The Elders didn’t say anything afterward.
“So, if you all are worried about revenge or attack from the Fire Shadow Pack or the vampires, please know that we are not the ones who made the mistakes. In fact, Constantine kidnapped my mate’s mother first and tricked our Luna. He even tried to rape our Luna.”
“It is true what the Alpha said. Victoria saved me at that time. But unfortunately for her, it caused her to be thrown away from the castle,” I added Ethan’s words.
“Then Victoria met Red and me, letting us know that Constantine attempted to rape Helena although she could save her before. She also told us we had to hurry to save her.” Ethan sighed and shook his head. “It’s all about blind ambition. If he could accept his life and live it peacefully, he wouldn’t need to die. However, blinded by ambition to acquire power, he did anything to get it, even by kidnapping and attempting rape.”
I leaned my head on Ethan’s upper arm. The terror I experienced when Constantine tried to rape me haunted me again.
Ethan glanced at me and kissed my forehead. “I think we will leave for now. My Luna needs me. She still needs to overcome the trauma after the rape attempt.”
An Elder approached us. “Luna, personally, I welcome you into our pack. You have braved to overcome such a dire situation. I’m proud to have and acknowledge you as our Luna.”
I smiled, although tears threatened to fall from my eyes. “Thank you, Elder. It means a lot to me.”
Ethan whispered, “He is Elder Rhys.”
Elder Rhys then knelt and kissed my feet, then he stood and bowed. “Human, witch, or she-wolf, I don’t care whatever you are. The most important thing is what is inside your heart. I can see your bravery, love, and humility right away. I hope we will work together well in the pack, Luna.”
Ethan placed his hands on my hands, then put my hands on Elder Rhys’s shoulders. I understood that it was their custom.
“It will be my honor to be your Luna, Elder Rhys.”
The Elder smiled at me. “Go now, enjoy your time with our Alpha.” Then he winked at Ethan. “Who knows, soon we can expect a handsome or a beautiful pup of yours.”
Ethan laughed out loud. “Pray for us, Elder Rhys, so the Highest One will bestow us His blessings to have a pup soon.”
Elder Rhys nodded. “Yes, Alpha. I will arrange the celebration tomorrow. We will have a formal announcement of Luna tomorrow.”
“Thank you, Elder Rhys.” Then Ethan nodded. “It’s time for us to leave. Until tomorrow.”
“Until tomorrow,” Elder Rhys said.
We left the pack, and we returned to the villa using teleport. In Ethan’s room, he stared at me. “Helena, do you want our first night now?”
I bit my lower lip. We had come so far. “I wish to be yours, but I wanted my mother to be the witness of our wedding first.”
“What if we exchange marriage vows first with your mother and Red as our witnesses? Then we can arrange the formal arrangement and party later if you want.”
“I want Stacy here too. She is my best friend, and she has helped me a lot regarding my stupidity of sex knowledge.” I blushed.
“Okay, I’ll call your mother now and tell Red to come here. Then you call Stacy. Afterward, we will go to your house to pick up your mother and Stacy.”
I nodded. “Agree.” Then I called Stacy. “Hey, Stacy, guess what? I’ll get married tonight. It’s a long story, but can you come here? We will pick you up soon.”
“Oh, my goodness, why such haste like this? What about your wedding gown?”
I shook my head but smiled. “It’ll follow later. I have an emergency. Though I have a choice, I want to exchange marriage vows now before consummating our relationship.” I glanced at Ethan at the same time he stared at me. Then I blushed as I saw how shining his eyes were. “I want you to be our witness.”
“Sure! Nothing I want more than to be there on your most important day. Okay, let’s hang up, and I’ll dress up soon.” Stacy ended the call immediately.
“Stacy said yes.”
“Freya also said yes. Red is on his way here.”
“Let’s pick up my mom first, then Stacy.”
We went to my house. My mom opened the door immediately before I rang the bell. She hugged me and wept.
“Oh, sweetheart! I was so scared when I arrived home. I kept praying that I could see you again.”
“Ethan and Red came to save me, mom. So now, it’ll be my wedding day.” I stared at her. “Are you sure you are okay with me getting married in such haste?”
“You have been an adult. I’m sure you have a good reason for this.”
“I promise I’ll tell you the rest of the story soon, mom. Since I want you to witness my wedding before I ….” I blushed since I couldn’t tell about the mating.
“It means a lot to me to be present on your wedding day.”
“The party will follow later, mom.”
My mom hugged me. “It doesn’t matter to me. The most important thing is that you and Ethan are happy. Party is only an event.”
“Thank you, mom.”
Then my mom grabbed my hand and glanced at Ethan. “Ethan, though it is in a hurry, I can’t let my daughter exchange wedding vows without a proper dress. So please wait for a while.”
Ethan smiled. “Yes, Freya.”
Then my mom approached Ethan and held his hand. “I trust you with the most precious thing I have. Please take care of her. Mia had entrusted Helena to me, and now, I will trust you to protect and love her.”
“Yes, Freya, I’ll do my best to protect, love, and care for Helena for the rest of my life.”
My mom smiled and shed tears at the same time. “Oh, one more thing.”
“Yes?”
“Can you call me mom?”
Ethan hugged Freya. “Yes, mom. Thank you for having me as your son-in-law.”
“Welcome to the family, son.”