Falling For My Cruel Mate novel Chapter 17

I had always dreamed of a hot fiery and passionate love, someone who'd take care of me as we grow old together. I could feel a tear slip down my cheek, I'm glad Christina thought I didn't need any makeup. I wiped away the tears and held my head high.

Samuel gave me the signal and it was time. I would be locked in a pack underneath the control of the devil. I stared straight head as I began to walk, my hands placed flat on my stomach like Christina had instructed me too. All the females wore black dresses and the male were shirtless and wore black dress pants. No one wore shoes.

The sight of Ajax shirtless almost made my knees weak. Almost. I could feel my wolf stir with excitement. She adored being close to her mate and she wanted nothing more than to be free and run.

Once I reached the stage, the former Alpha, Alexander extended his hand to me and brought me over to where Ajax stood. We were side by side standing behind a bowl. Alexander moved to the front and began to address the whole crowd.

"We are gathered here today to welcome Octavia to the CrescentBlood pack as the mate of Ajax Black, and Luna of this pack." His voice boomed over the silent crowd and I only felt more nervous as he announced me Luna. In all my years wishing for love I never once thought possible that I would be a Luna. Due to my height, all Alpha's simply over looked me. Literally and figuratively.

Alexander took our spot behind the bowl as Ajax and I moved to stand on either side of it. "With this dagger they both shall draw blood and share it." He held up the dagger for everyone to see before putting it aside. "In this water I shall place, plants and flowers, dirt along with the seed of a tree so that this unification may help not only them but also help the pack blossom into its truest potential!"

Once he finished placing all the ingredients into the water he gave it a small stir with the dagger before handing it to Ajax. "We may now begin!" Alexander spoke loudly. I couldn't help but shiver. My fate was really going to be sealed, now and forever I was to be Luna and rule beside a monster.

I watched as Ajax sliced at his hand and squeezed his fist over the the bowl. He didn't even flinch, my eyes met his and he looked bored, per usual, othing was ever good enough for him. He handed me the dagger and I copied his actions. I maintained eye contact and sliced my hand, it stung a little but I managed not to flinch. I squeezed my hand over the bowl and allowed my blood to drip.