Taming the Beast novel Chapter 50

(Keegan’s POV)

“She might survive it. You know it’s a 50/50 chance. The people who survive the change are completely up to fate, you know that, but you’re right; the council won’t let you become Alpha until you have a Luna. Are you willing to risk her life and your Alpha title for your human mate?” the Elder asked. I looked at the floor as I thought about it. I was willing to give up my title. It would go to Gregg if I refused and I knew he would do a good job, but Caroline’s life? I wasn’t willing to risk that.

“I’m aware of the danger and I’m ready,” Caroline said, interrupting my thoughts. My eyes snapped to her determined face. My wolf was whimpering. We didn’t want to lose her.

“Caroline,” I begged quietly. It was two weeks since Aiden joined our pack. I thoroughly informed Caroline on everything we had to do to change her. Also, we found out that humans don’t go into heat.

“We’re doing that, Keegan,” she cut me off sternly as she looked at me. When she saw my face, hers softened. “We’re doing this for us,” she added quieter. I sighed and nodded. It was what she wanted. It was what was going to guarantee if she could survive it, and it was what was going to be deciding factor of the council making her Luna. I sighed and shook my head. She wanted to do this today before the council could make a ruling on making Caroline Luna. Maybe if they saw that she was strong, maybe if she was a wolf, they would be more inclined to say yes. Natasha’s dad did go to the council after all. They weren’t pleased that I mated with her at first, but most thought it was okay mostly because they wanted to see what would happen. After a while, they accepted it. We were meeting with an Elder to do the shifting ceremony. It was 7 pm. There was a family cabin near a lake that I reserved for this alone. My mother reluctantly handed me the keys. She was scared for Caroline too.  Caroline was a little weary about the lake but it was a part of the process.