Goddess Of The Underworld (Sheridan Hartin) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

We have a hearty brunch at Mom’s cabin, which is a lot less relaxed than it was here yesterday. Different people rush in and around us. I can barely keep up with it all as I finish eating, and I’m quickly whisked away by Aleisha to the shower. Next is hair and makeup, and three different she-wolves crowd around me as they primp and prime me to their idea of perfection. Before I know it, I’m standing in front of the silk black dress. Am I ready for this? Fuck, it doesn’t even matter at this point if it gets me back to my mates, I’ll be happy. I take the dress off the hanger and step into it carefully, pull it up and over my shoulders and adjust the little golden chain around my waist. It fits like a glove, showing off my thin waist and curvy hips. My hair is tied up in an intricate curly bun, with bits of hair out framing my face. My brothers had apparently sent the golden tiara that sits upon my head, and the gold diamond teardrop earrings are a gift from Mom. The shoes are from Aleisha; she said she had to have some sort of say in the outfit, and they are indeed perfect. They have a wide bottom on the heel, so I won’t sink into the grass, and they tie up and around my legs with pretty black leather straps. Sure, you can’t see them completely under the dress, but when I walk, the slit in my dress shows it off perfectly. All in all, I look fucking hot if I say so myself.

“Are you ready, darling?” Mum asks as she comes through the door. “Oh my…you look beautiful!”

“Thanks, Mum. I couldn’t have done any of this without you.”

“Oh, pish posh, you would have been fine without me. Come on now, the moon is just starting to rise.”

We slip out of the cabin into the early night and take the short walk to the packhouse, where I can see the ceremony in the distance. There are white chairs across the lawn filled with pack members, fairy lights are strung up in trees, there’s a makeshift aisle and stage set up with rows of red roses everywhere. Behind that, to the side are marquees with tables and a dance floor, everything is decorated in different shades of reds, blacks and whites, and it’s breathtaking. As we reach the end of the path, I’m met by my brothers.

“Usually it is customary for the father to walk the future Luna down the aisle, but in his absence, we would be honoured to walk with you,” Malachi says softly while Julius and Arztec hold out their arms for me.

“I would like that a lot, thank you,” I say softly in return, giving Mom and Aleisha a kiss on the cheek and a thank you as they go to take their seats.

While Arztec and Julius walk beside me, Malachi walks directly behind me, and we reach the bottom of the aisle, where soft music begins to play, and my mates turn around to face me. Their eyes are blown wide, and I swear I see a few tears that are quickly wiped away as we approach them. Malachi takes my hand when we reach the steps and leads me to one side of the stage, across from my four mates.

“We, Alpha Kings, Malachi, Julius and Arztec, present your future Luna, Evelina.

My mates bow to my brother before the latter turns to stand at the rear of the stage, facing us and the crowd.

Malachi’s voice speaks loudly, carrying across the garden as he begins the ceremony.

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“It is with great honour this evening that we gather here today to witness the ascension of Xavier, Haiden, Noah and Levi to Alpha’s of the Red Moon pack, and Evelina to the ascension of their Luna, the Luna to the Red Moon pack. This quintet has been blessed by the Moon Goddess with a true mate bond, and I, Alpha King Malachi, can testify to this bond. Do you, Xavier, Haiden, Noah and Levi, accept the responsibility to protect, care for and rule over the Red Moon Pack as Alphas to the best of your abilities?”

“We do.” They say in sync.

Julius passes Xavier a knife, and Arztec stands beside him with a large bowl where Xavier slices through his hand and allows his blood to be collected. This happens with each of my mates, and then the attention

turns to me.

“Do you, Evelina, accept the responsibility to protect, care for and rule over the Red Moon pack as Luna?”

“I do.”

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