Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 452

Deanna's POV:

The marking didn't take long.

The sharp pain in my neck faded quickly, replaced by a steady warmth, like glowing embers under my skin. Deep in my mind, the bond settled in, becoming a quiet, constant presence.

Gavin's powerful voice rang out one final time, sealing the ritual. "Blood for the pact, soul for the bond! The mark is complete, the link eternal!"

Cheers erupted from the pack members and guests. The sound rolled across the lake, sending a few birds fluttering into the air.

As the ceremony wrapped up, Puddy trotted over with a bouquet held proudly in his mouth.

Even Gavin smiled a little. "Luna, why not share some of that happiness?"

The serious mood vanished in an instant. A few young, unmarried pack members exchanged excited looks, and even the older ones smiled with interest.

With Luis smiling at me, I took the bouquet from Puddy and turned around.

"Ready?" I laughed, tilting my head.

Behind me, voices answered in uneven, playful tones.

I tossed the bouquet back over my shoulder. The green-and-white bundle flew in a short arc through the air.

The crowd shifted to soft laughs and gentle nudges. Even then, high-society werewolves kept their manners.

Violet didn't join in. She stepped aside with her arms crossed, just watching.

Too bad. The bouquet seemed to have a mind of its own. It sailed past several reaching hands and fell unexpectedly into Violet's arms.

Violet's POV:

I caught it without thinking, then blinked down at it, not fully realizing what had just happened.

"Well, wow." A lazy voice drifted over.

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