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The pain ebbed away, replaced by an overwhelming warmth that radiated from the bite mark. Marissa‘ s wolf howled within her, the connection deepening with each passing moment as Idris‘ s strength intertwined with her own. She could feel his presence settling within her, an anchor to her raging power, binding them in a way that was both comforting and exhilarating.
As he pulled back, Idris studied her, his expression unreadable as he assessed the mark he’d left on her neck, their bond now sealed by the bite. Marissa touched her neck, feeling the warmth of his claim, a sense of belonging she hadn’t thought possible flooding her senses.
“Is that… better?” He asked quietly, his voice barely concealing the worry that lingered.
Marissa’s hand rested on the mark, the pain in her chest gone, replaced by a
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warmth that soothed her aching heart.
“Yes,” she murmured, her voice tinged. with wonder. “It‘ s… it’s gone. My blood is… calm.”
A soft sigh escaped Idris, relief flickering in his gaze. He drew her close again, and for a brief, fragile moment, they simply held each other in silence, letting the enormity of their bond settle over them. Marissa‘ s fingers brushed against his, and she felt the faintest tug of a smile at the corner of his
mouth.
But the weight of the moment settled quickly, reminding them both of the reality. they faced. Idris‘ s gaze sharpened, and he pulled back slightly, searching her face.
“Marissa,” he began, his tone turning serious. “Let me claim you. I want you mine. I need you mine.”
She blinked, surprised by his words, but the warmth in his eyes steadied her, a gentle assurance that made her decision. easy. She wanted this, wanted to be bound
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to him–not only because it would calm her blood, but because he was her fated mate. She met his gaze, her resolve firm.
“I am ready, Alpha,” she replied softly. “We’re fated. Let’s seal our bond.”
The ceremony was swift, held under the open sky with only the stars as their witnesses. The chill of the night air washed over them, but Marissa felt only the warmth of Idris‘ s presence beside her, his hand gripping hers in a silent promise.
They exchanged words of loyalty and devotion, voices low but unwavering. With each vow, she felt the connection between them deepen, an unbreakable bond that thrummed with power and understanding. She had worried about this day, feared the unknowns of her future with him. But now, standing by his side, her fears were eclipsed by the certainty she felt in her very soul.
“Upon the blessing of the moon,” Idris. murmured, his voice steady as he brought
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his lips to the mark he had left on her neck,
“I claim you as my mate, my Luna, my equal.”
Marissa felt a surge of pride swell within her as his words sank in, each one filling. the void of uncertainty she had carried for so long. She could feel her wolf howling in delight, a fierce joy surging through her veins as Idris sealed their bond, his presence an indelible part of her now.
She looked up at him, meeting his gaze with a confidence she hadn’t felt before.
“And I accept you, Idris, as my Alpha and my mate,” she replied, her voice clear and strong. “We are bound by fate, by the blood of our kind, and I vow to stand by your side, now and always.”
A shiver ran through her as he brushed his lips against hers, a soft, lingering kiss that sealed their vows under the watchful gaze of the moon. Marissa felt her wolf stir, calm yet vigilant, content yet fierce, perfectly at peace with the mate who held
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her now.
As they pulled away, she looked around, taking in the beauty of the night, the quiet. that wrapped around them like a cloak. She was no longer just Marissa of the Shadow Pack. She was the Luna of Moonlight Pack, bound to a man whose strength could finally give her the peace she‘ d longed
for.
Idris took her hand in his, a faint smile playing at his lips as he watched her, his eyes filled with a warmth she hadn’t thought possible. He led her back inside, and as they walked together, Marissa‘ s heart was light. She had found something. unexpected in him–a future she hadn’t dared to imagine.
