Chapter 60
ARIA
I woke up from the warmth spreading through my body. Opening my eyes, I found face already awake, his fingers gently tracing my face, When he noted me waking, he smiled.
“Morning, beautiful, he whispered before kissing me.
“Morning,handsome,” I managed to reply, my voice still thick with sleep.
“How are you feeling?” he asked, concern evident in his voice.
I considered this for a moment. “Weird but good. I feel more… complete somehow. With you, there’s this safety I can’t explain. Never thought my life would change this much.”
Jace nodded. ‘Last night was special. Our soul binding ritual was perfect. We have a busy day ahead, but we’ll face it together.”
He must have noticed me thinking because he gently tilted my chin up. ‘What’s on your mind?”
“Just how crazy this all is,” I smiled. “Yesterday I was just your daughter’s friend. Today I’m your mate.”
“I think fate had this planned all along,” he said softly. “Just waiting for the right moment for us to find each other.”
“You really believe that?” I asked, studying his face.
“Without a doubt. The day you came into my territory, everything started to change. He pulled me closer. “We’ll make the official announcement at the next moon ceremony.”
I nodded in agreement. Then his expression changed, becoming more intense.
“But when I asked how you were feeling, I wasn’t just talking about that,” he murmured before capturing my lips with his.
“Oh, I blushed, remembering the night before.
“Are you sore?” he asked gently.
‘A little tender, but I’m fine,” I assured him.
He smiled, bringing his lips almost to mine. “Good. I tried to be gentle, but you’re so damn beautiful, I struggled to control myself.”
‘I’m good, seriously,” I whispered.
“That’s good to hear,” he said, then kissed me deeply.
Hours later, after another passionate yet tender encounter, we finally got up to shower and dress. Jace told me he would announce me as his destined mate to the Moon Shadow Pack today. We agreed I’d move my remaining things here into his closet–our closet now.
Aurora had spent the night at my father Gabriel’s place. They wanted to give us privacy. I chose my deep green leather pants and a cream–colored linen top
2 that Jace particularly liked. He wanted everyone to see I belonged to him so all the single men in the pack would know to keep their distance.
Standing in front of the mirror, I couldn’t help staring at the mark on my neck. I’d never seen anything like it.
First, it wasn’t the usual blue or brown but glowed with silver light. Even the mark on Jace’s neck had been ordinary dark before I marked him last night. Now both our marks shimmered silver.
Second, it was larger and more detailed, showing two wolves–one jet black, the other silvery white as moonlight. Between the wolves were two shadowy human figures embracing under a full moon.
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I had no idea what it meant, but I felt a strange pride seeing it.
Hand in hand, we walked downstairs into the spacious dining hall. Jace never let go. The hall was packed with more pack members than unidi, all watchi us intently as we entered.
We approached the central table where Gabriel, Lucas, Eliana, Aurora, and Hunter’s family sat. Jace pulled out my chair, and I whispered, Everyone s staring.”
Jace glanced around then looked back at me with a mischievous grin. He pulled me up from my chair. “Let’s give them something worth staring at
Then he kissed me passionately in front of everyone. The hall erupted in cheers and whistles. When he finally released me and helped me back to my seat. my face burned.
‘Good morning, everyone,” Jace stood, his voice commanding attention. “Thank you for last night’s Blood Moon celebration. I’m sure everyone had an extraordinary evening. As you know, at midnight Aria turned eighteen. I’m proud to announce that this beautiful woman beside me is my destined mate, given to me by the Moon Goddess herself.”
More cheers erupted, so loud that even the guards patrolling the mountain could probably hear.
‘I’m happy to tell you she has accepted me as her mate, and we’ve completed our soul binding ceremony. We will hold the official Moon Shadow Pack ceremony at the next full moon.” Jace’s announcement brought even more cheers.
Jace insisted on getting my breakfast from the buffet table. Gabriel stood up and hugged me on his way to get his food. Lucas and Eliana did the same, with Eliana excitedly hugging me tight enough to make me laugh.
During our meal, Elder Thorn approached our table to congratulate us and asked to speak with us later. Jace told him to come in the afternoon since they planned to spend the morning with Aurora, and I wanted to train today. The elder looked unusually anxious and insisted on speaking with us before training, his tone surprisingly firm. So we agreed.
After breakfast, Jace carried Aurora while holding my hand as we went upstairs to her room.
“Princess, Daddy needs to tell you something important. Can you listen carefully?” He placed Aurora on the bed, and we sat down with her.
“Yes, Daddy,” she answered, snuggling against me.
‘Do you know what destined mates are, Princess?” he asked, and Aurora nodded.
“Well, last night, Daddy and Aria discovered we’re destined mates. Do you know what that means?” Aurora seemed to understand because she squealed and jumped up to hug me.
“It means Aria will never leave us!” she exclaimed happily.
“Yes, that’s right. It also means Aria will be living with us,” Jace told her. She squealed again, hugging me first, then Jace.
“Will you be my mommy?” she asked me.
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