Yellow flickering lights lit up the expansive outdoors right behind the Silver Crest Pack house.
As a matter of fact, Kendra had to do a double take when she looked around, for even she could barely recognise the place. Morgana and whoever had chipped in to help had really done wonders on this one.
A beautiful bride.
That was what Kendra was, dressed in sheer, white silk that was in no way modest… and yet she was the epitome of delicateness and innocence— two words Kendra could say she was not really familiar with.
She felt like one too—a beautiful bride, that is—as her nanny, Rhea led her through the parted crowd. Howls announced her entrance instead of the normal wedding chants and bells, and her feet bore no shoes…
Yes, Kendra was no ordinary bride.
She and Killian were practically already married, but if she was being honest, there was just something about doing things the right way that had her feeling… fulfilled. That had her feeling new again, refilled with the beauty and the innocence that had kindled their relationship from when they were just wee pups.
She only wished that her family— and his, were here to see this beautiful moment.
But she knew that wherever they were, they could feel the joy and the contentment that filled their hearts for sure.
That alone gave her solace.
Besides, she had lovely people surrounding her… another set of family, if you may— and that alone was enough.
You will know exactly what to do.
Morgana’s words reechoed in her mind. She was nervous… a feeling she seldom felt. It was off putting to an extent, but equally exhilarating as well.
She was the first to have come out, with Killian no where in sight.
It was almost a reversal of roles, but not quite… for this time, even though the bride was led, she did come before the groom, after all.
Morgana shot her a proud smile of encouragement as she mounted the podium, trying to ensure that she did not flash anyone her lady bits, but then an inner giggle escaped her.
What was the point anyway?
She was going to give them a live porn show any minute from now, so she might as well get started already, right?
Dante had told her that the pack had been informed about what was to go down, and she could already tell that they were looking forward to it with glee, anticipation and a little bit of trepidation.
“And now, the man of the hour… ALPHA KILLIAN SILVERCREST!” Morgana boomed, the entire pack rising with cheers and howls at the announcement. Kendra understood… he was higher than her in rank, but the cheers and howls truly were frightening, and the funny part was that even when he had not emerged from the shadows, his Alpha power radiated in leaps and bounds, forcing everyone onto their knees—everyone but Kendra, that is. But that did not stop her from bowing her head in submission.
Killian looked replendent as he finally came into the light, clad in nothing but that same, white sheer silk, though his cloth only covered his impressive cock in a loincloth of sorts, leaving his delicious abs and muscled legs on display for everyone to see. Male wolves eyed him in envy, she wolves in desire, but Killian only had eyes for one person…
His unofficial mate.
He had waited so long for this moment… a moment he had never thought he would live to see. The mighty Alpha’s eyes shone with unshed tears as he took his time walking down the aisle. Kendra, who had at first been unconsciously eyeing the she-wolves staring at her mate like he was some eye candy, suddenly locked gazes with her mate, finding that she could not quite turn away even if she had wanted to. His eyes held hers prisoner, and there was this lump in her throat that wanted to be let out as she watched him… the love of her life.
It truly was a beautiful moment.
Killian mounted the podium, and then closed the distance between them, instinctively reaching for his mate’s hand. Even though they had been together just a few hours ago, it felt as though he was now seeing her for the first time. That feeling made him want to be as close to her as possible. Morganna had indeed said it, everything would come to them naturally. It was all starting to make sense.
“We are all gathered today to witness the blessed matrimony between Killian Silvercrest and Kendra Sullivan,” Maymunnah croaked in her raspy voice when the crowd had quitened down and the couple had finally taken their places. “We commence this ceremony in the name of Selene the gracious,”
Choruses of ‘Aye’ filled the outdoors as the prayer ended, and then a series of gasps filled the air as all the little candles went off, an ivory light illuminating the podium where Kendra, Killian, Maymunnah and Morganna stood, leaving the rest of the outdoors in complete darkness.
It made no sense.
The light was bright enough to have reached where the entire pack stood at least, but instead, only the podium had been brightened. The moon suddenly appeared in the sky, very huge…right above the podium…so very close that Kendra could have sworn that she could touch it should she stretched out her arm. There was no need denying it… Selene had been summoned, and she was in their midst.
Maymunnah started on Killian’s family history, recounting how the curse had started and how it had claimed the Silvercrests one by one. Kendra squeezed her mate’s hand in silent support as the tale was being told, for she could feel his pain as though it were her own through the bond they shared.
To be honest, Maymunnah knew how they felt, but the pack needed to know of Selene’s saving grace, and so she continued till the very end, “Let this tale be recounted to your children,” She said when she was finally done, her eyes a gleaming white, “Let it be passed down from generation to generation, let them know of Selene’s saving grace.”
Killian and Kendra bowed in understanding, and the entire pack burst out in applause as Maymunnah took a step back and Morganna took her place. “And now, the moment you have all been waiting for,” She boomed, her famous mischievious smile making its way onto her face, “The exchange of vows.”
Kendra felt her shoulders slump in relief, but then she quickly began to panic one again. She had been so consumed with thoughts of that other moment that she had most certainly forgotten about this one… the exchange of vows.
She had nothing prepared.
She could feel Killian laughing in her head… he was most certainly enjoying her misery, that much was for sure. “Worry not, mate,” He teased, “My speech would be good enough for the both of us.”
She shot him an outward smile. He was the only one who could understand her like this, there was no one else who could have been this perfect for her.
“Who would like to go first?” Morganna’s voice ruined their moment.
“I will,” Killian answered. Turning to face his mate, he took his mate’s hands in hers, “Kendra Sullivan, my beautiful bride,” He chuckled, trying hard not to choke on that lump rapidly forming in his throat, “I still cannot believe that I get to call you mine, you know? It still feels so unreal… so unreal that I still have to constantly pinch myself and remind myself that the storm has passed… that I get to enjoy the calm that comes after with you. For so long, you have been my friend, but even when I thought there was no hope, I allowed myself to dream. And now look where we are today,” He shot her a smile as he lovingly wiped a stray tear off her face, “For the rest of our lives together, I will continue to be your lover, your confidante, your protector, a father to our children, and most importantly your friend and mate till death do us part… this I humbly promise you.”
By the time he was done with his speech, Kendra Sullivan, mighty Beta of the Silver Crest Pack was bawling like a baby, overcome with emotions and the good promises of what was to come. She flung herself into his arms, weeping as she muttered the words ‘I love you’ over and over again.
Morganna chuckled at the display, her own silver eyes shining with unshed tears.
Who knew the stoic Alpha could be a hopeless romantic?
“Wow… I—I guess this can count as a vow of sorts,” She teased the she wolf she had quickly come to adore, relishing in the way her cheeks reddened in embarassement. Morganna knew that Kendra had no elaborate vow planned. And she most certainly knew that coming up with anything that could compare to the fireworks Killian had just delivered was going to be almost impossible. She wanted to save her prodigy from shame.
“Now clasp both your hands together and stretch it out towards me,” She ordered them. They did as she asked. Binding their hands together with a silver chain, she said even as the silver began to tear at their skin, “Whoever tries to come between you two will be destroyed,”
“Aye,” The crowd chorused.
“Everything you two touch will be blessed,”
“Aye.”
“All your offspring are blessed, your generation will be a mighty one… untouchable, indestructible… you will only leave this planet when your original time has come to an end.”
“Aye.”
“Silver will do you and your generation no harm,” She prophecied, her silver eyed gaze observing their intertwined hands which had now become charred bones. She scrutinised it carefully, her eyes lighting up when flesh began to grow once more.
“Killian Silvercrest, Kendra Sullivan-Silvercrest, by the power of the Moon goddess vested in me, I pronounce you two husband and wife, wolf and mate… Alpha… and Luna.”
Kendra looked at her in confusion. She had made a mistake there. Alpha and Beta… not Luna. What was Luna?
“It is no mistake child,” Morganna smiled at her, “Luna is your new title as the Alpha’s equal.” She repeated. “You, my dear have been promoted in rank, chosen to lead the Silver Crest Pack at the side of your mate. Miguel will now take your place as Beta… and Dante will take his place as Gamma.”
Kendra graciously bowed her head in acceptance, overwhelmed. So this was the great destiny that had been told about her since she was a babe. It was finally being fulfilled.
“Alpha Silvercrest,” Morganna called out, rousing her from her thoughts, “You may now kiss your bride,” The Silver Witch winked, taking a step back into the shadows.
Kendra was all Killian saw as he closed the distance between them under the unexpected moon’s watchful eyes. His cock twitched as he drank in his mate’s beauty… his luna. He was never going to tire of hearing the new title that had been bestowed upon his wife.
Luna.
His cock twitched once more, and then the revelation dawned on him.
It was time.
Time to claim his mate in front of his pack. He leaned down to kiss her neck, relishing in the way she shivered under his touch. “Focus on me, Ken…” He whispered huskily, “Yeah?”
She could only nod her head in response, finding that her heart’s racing beat had made her mute and breathless. “It is just you and I,” He reiterated as he peppered kisses down her neck, calming her down. But she took him by surprise and roughly claimed his lips.
That was all it took to set them ablaze.
Killian ripped the sheer cloth of her, his mouth latching onto one perky breast even as his hand squeezed the other mound. The sound she let out was music to his ears. His other hand trailed a path down her flat stomach to her core and he lightly caressed her, holding her steady in his arms so she would not fall. Tingles shot across Kendra’s spine, all her nerve endings on high alert… this really was sweet torture, and she wanted it to end.
Luckily for her, she knew exactly how to get what she wanted.
The new Luna dropped to her knees and made quick work of getting rid of the sheer loincloth. Aye, she was going to worship her mate with her mouth, their audience be damned.
As a matter of fact they had faded to an almost non existent part of her mind… Killian was all she saw, and his pleasure was the only thing that she had her attention fixated on. She relished in the silent curse that emanated from his lips when her warm, wet mouth finally made contact with his erect member. Yes, she could also get him just as worked up too.
Killian was close.
Too close for his liking. He was willing to bet that his release wanted to be let out with a vengeance after having missed its chance in the afternoon, and so pulling her up to her feet, he lifted her up in his arms and thrust into her in one swift motion, for he wanted to come inside her. The Alpha was faintly aware of other couples rutting just like they were doing. Why had they thought this would have been an uncomfortable trial in the first place?
Perhaps they had forgotten that their wolf part enjoyed exhibitionism. But Killian had to admit that letting go of one's skepticism did come with some sort of liberation. He was beginning to enjoy that revelation.
“Harder, Killian,” Kendra urged him on, and he did just that, obeying his mate’s every whim. Their pleasure was swift in coming, consuming the both of them almost at the exact same time, each one triggering another spasm over and over again.
The Alpha and his mate fell to the ground in exhaustion, still overcome with bewilderment and that lazy feel an orgasm always managed to unleash.
What the hell was that?
They had barely made sense of what had just happened when a now familair rosebush shot up right beside the podium.
Aphrodite.
“I told you I would be at your nuptials, did I not?” Her lyrical voice echoed around them. “You have honoured me despite how I wronged you. For that I grant you this last blessing,” The rosebush only moved slightly, but there was no other action, “You already carry two special children thanks to Selene,” She said, the ivory light twinkliing at her words, “But I will bless one with a heart of gold…” Her voice faded into the shadows at those strange words, and the rosebush appeared just as quickly as it had come.
It took a while for the Alpha and his Luna to process the words the deity had spoken, and when it had finally registered, Killian scooped Kendra up in excitement, “You are pregnant?!”
“Apparently,” She grinned back at him. It made a whole lot of sense. How her emotions had been all over the place, how she had been tired lately…it all made sense.
Killian howled in delight, as his skin was replaced by fur, the entire pack joining him as the news travelled to everyone like wildfire. His wolf was ecstatic as it licked its mate’s fur and nipped at her tail.
They were going to have children-- twins!
He wanted to shout it out for the world to hear, but they had to finish some things first.
They were all going to go for a run, and then he was going to claim her in her wolf form in front of the pack…
And then the intimate ceremony would officially be complete!