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It's been exactly a week since my rescue and the rescue of my old pack, while some people decided to leave the pack, others decided to go back to our old pack territory as they still had some type of loyalty to my father. I was still a bit shaken up but I remained strong. I had to be strong, for myself and for my pack, specially now that some of them were here with me.

My father was still on the loose, and he was now under the radar of the humans, and Lena was somewhere in Russia hiding and being protected by politics and her father, or so we assumed Thaddeus has gotten in contact with a few of his trusted pack members and apparently no one has seen Lena in Europe or in Russia. I pushed the thought of that evil woman to the back of the head. I didn't wanted to think about her or anything right now. I was still worried for my mother, and not knowing what was happening was driving me insane.

I was angry at my father. For everything that he has done to me, my lack and my mother. I worried much about my mother and her mental state. I learned much from the pack doctor and I explain to him about the issues with my family and he too got worried about her.

There was much about my parents that I didn't know. But I do remember once an elder talking about my parents, when I was little. She mentioned that my mother had a mate, and that the mate was killed in battle or something like that. When the elder said that she saw me, she quickly changed the subject with the other elder. I was going to try to remember and see who the elder was but that was a long time ago and she could have passed away by now.

I mean, what if that was the truth. I couldn't ask my mother now because I didn't know where she was at but I promised myself that I would find her. I had to.

My mother is not a bad woman. I do think that she is scared of my father and she has fallen deep inside her mind to escape the reality of things.

"You okay there Luna?" Erik asks me and I smile at him. Caine had appointed him to be my loyal guard, but Erik had refused because he felt like he wasn't worthy of protecting me, specially after everything that had happened, but he later accept the offer after a nice ear pull from me.

"Yea, Im just ready to get tonight done and over with"

Tonight was goin to be a special night. It was my Luna coronation ceremony and I was nervous.

"You will be fine, all of this that happened, has made you stronger, we are all very grateful to finally have a Luna like you" Erik says as he bows. "Looks like Alpha Thaddeus is here, I will be going now Luna" he bows one more time before leaving.

Thaddeus walked closer to me and he put his hands on my shoulders, the kissed my neck softly and I held back a moan.

His touch made me go into a frenzy. Specially now that he is unmated. Both him and Caine caught me up with all that happened. and I couldn't help but to smile when they told me that Thaddeus had rejected Lena.

He was mine, the Moon Goddess had made him just for me. And I was happy that he rejected that bitch. She was evil, and didn't have the best intentions with him. She wasn't his mate either, so she was never going to care for him like I could care for him.

"You ready for tonight?" He ask me as he leans on the balcony ledge. "I can tell you are nervous"

He wasn't wrong. I was terrified. Not as much about the ceremony but about what was "supposed" to happen afterwards with Thaddeus and Caine.

I was scared, like...what if they both started to fight for who was going to "bite me first". I mean, I had been observing them closely and they seem to be getting along great but, what if it was all too much for them to handle, or me for that matter.

Thaddeus let's out a sigh and he turns to look at the view in front of us. "You are getting worried about, after, the ceremony aren't you?"

Yup, he caught me.

"I can't read your mind yet but I have been you know...mated before-"

"Oh please don't remind me" I say in disgust as I smack him in the arm playfully. "It's just that. I have never you know...I didn't think I would ever find you guys, my mates. I never really thought about any of this would ever be possible for me."

Thaddeus tucked back a small stay hair from my face before kissing my forehead softly. "Everything happens for a reason Aurora. We were all in the field that day for a reason. But tonight is all about you. And we want you to enjoy all of it. You deserve happiness Aurora, we all do. After tonight, we will be stronger, you, myself, Caine. We will get your mother back, bring those girls back to their families and we will bring your father down. But now you need to focus on what's here and here" he says as he points at my heart and then my head. "They also chose you to be their Alpha, you need not only think about yourself, but them too. And you won't be doing all of this alone, Aurora."

I appreciate his words. Thaddeus was a totally different man than when I saw him last time, when he was still mated to that witch. And it was heartwarming. He was now more caring, wasn't scared to touch me or kiss me, or even look at me like he was before.

We stood there in silence, just enjoying each other's company when Laurel walked up to us with her two daughters Lidia and Jenny who came up from the city for the occasion. I liked them, they were a twins and two years older than me.

Laurel was a tiny woman with the whitest of hair, she wore huge glasses and was always in a killer outfit. She was in charge of helping me get ready for tonight, and she was also in charge of the whole mansion. She pretty much raised Caine too and I had grown very fond of her...and her cooking. I wasn't going to lie, she made the best lasagna ever. She was also very bossy, but she knew what she was doing when it came to "fashion" and cleaning a mansion like this ones. I told her many times that I could just wear my regular jeans a blouse but she kept on ranting about how it was important for me to look like a princess, and a bunch of things that I didn't care much about. I just wanted to earn my peoples respects as well as the respect of Caine's pack and Thaddeus family who were also here today.

"Come, come! We must get you ready, and you!" She points at Thaddeus who just gives her confused look. "Go shower and get ready child. You and Caine also need to look your part. I can't have you all show up there to the ceremony naked and covered in mud, with twigs in your hair!" She complained as she walked away with her two daughters following right after her.

I held back my laughter as he rolls his eyes at her comment. "I used to that when I younger, I don't like to roll in the mud anymore!" He called back and she waved her hand dismissing him.

"I, guess I will see you later" I say before Thaddeus leans down and gives me a kick kiss on my forehead. I loved those kisses, specially from him. It made me feel all mushy inside.

After looking through a million dresses that Laurel brought over, I settled for the one that called my attention the most. I loved how it made my body look and how it hugged my curves so well.

"You want to wear that one? Oh Moon Goddess, I think your mates will mark you right in front of us" she joked with a big smile on her face "then I get to dress up your pups! And feed them my special deer lasagna! Oh how exciting!"

"Pups?"

"Oh my goodness dear, you do know that your chances of conceiving are that much greater during your "mating" ritual....you know that right?"

I did not know that. "I'm not sure, I didn't really talk this out with anyone. My mother never really talked to me about this"

Laurel gave me a look and she nodded at her daughters. I watch as they both leave, leaving me and Laurel alone in the room.

"Have you guys talked about this?" She asks I could sense that she was a bit concerned and I shake my head. "It's an important discussing that you three need to have, specially since tonight is going to be a full moon.

"I don't think they even know of this" I admit and she laugh. "You know how they are, I don't think they would know this can happen...you know, the whole "you have a great chance of conceiving tonight" talk."

"That is true my dear, but you know you can always wait when you feel ready...our use condoms...the full moon will be up tonight, and you will be in lots of pain if you aren't marked, but at least you will be here safe with us, if it's too much on you, you call on me and I will come running and take you just in case they lose control.

I had totally forgot about the toll that it takes on unmated males when an unmated female goes into heat.

"Just go with the flow, go with what makes you feel comfortable and what feels right for you. You not only have one mate, but two, and those two have been doing very good surprisingly. I caught them cooking together this morning!" She laughs and I couldn't help but to smile.

"Thank you, Laurel" I was very grateful for her, and her guidance. I wish I could have this with my mother, I just hope that she was okay, where ever she was at.

She walked on over to me and gave me a soft motherly hug. "That's why I'm here for, all this white hair I have is from all the experiences and things I have gone through. Trust me, you will do just fine. I know it. The Moon Goddess wouldn't have put you through all of this if she knew you couldn't handle it. You will be just fine...now let's get you ready, we need to get you down in an hour". She claps her hands together and her daughters walk in with two other ladies.

After an hour of hair and make up, I was finally ready and making my way down the stairs where Caine and Thaddeus were chatting about about something. That was until they both saw me and their jaws dropped.

I took my time walking down the stairs with the help of Lidia and Jenny, because Goddess knew I would have tripped and broken my ankle by now.

"You two look so good" I say to both of them and I laugh when I watch their faces turn red. Caine was wearing an all black tux and Thaddeus was wearing an all black tux as well with the collar opened a little bit. Which surprised me because he seemed to be a suit and tie guy. He noticed me looking at his collar and he lifted up his hands.

"I wanted to wear a tie but Caine here said that he would choke me with it from the balcony ledge and I don't want to ruin a tie on that so"

I couldn't help but to laugh at this silliness. I was glad that they were getting along well.

"Aurora, allow me to properly introduce to you, my father, Robert, my mother Elisa, and my brother Bennett" Thaddeus introduces me to his family and I was feeling my nervousness disappeared. His mother gave me a big hug and I held my tears back when she looked at me.

She looked so happy and relieved. "You are so beautiful my dear, I'm so happy my boy has finally found his Luna...the situation is definitely strange but...the Moon Goddess makes no mistakes." She tells me as she was still holding on to my hands.

"Thank you" I reply to her with a small bow of the head.

I felt like I belonged here. With all of them. I noticed that Caine didn't have his sister here or his mother or father and I realized that he had never really talked about them like that. I knew that he had a sister but I don't know if they were that close.

"It's time" Beta Ally called out from the door. We all walked up to the large wooden doors where Caine's pack and my pack would be waiting for us to come out.

Ally gave me a soft smile which I returned to her. Despite her history with Caine, I chose to put that past me and carry on forward. "Okay, open the doors" she orders the guards and the doors open forward, revealing a sea of people looking at us. They all held a candle in their hands and it was truly a beautiful sight to see. A few elders and women had tears in their eyes and some smiled brightly at us.

Caine walks out first and settles to the right side of the stage, then Thaddeus walks up and settles for the left side, leaving me for last and the middle. I take my steps slowly as I walk up to them, they were both staring at me as I walked up and I felt my cheeks grow hot.

Everyone's eyes were on me and I was second-guessing myself and my choice of dress. Was it too much, was it appropriate for a luna?

Both of them smile at me and like magic, my nerves calmed down. My wolf was feeling over the moon right now.

Caine then moves closer to me and grabs my hand and so does Thaddeus, as an elder comes up to us and bows, then turns around to face the crowd.

"We are all gathered here today, for a special ceremony. To finally join these three. Making us stronger, our pack stronger, and our hearts stronger. Today, not only will we welcome a Luna but an Alpha as well. The Moon Goddess makes no mistakes, and we will receive Luna Aurora and Alpha Thaddeus with open arms tonight" the elder spoke up before turning to us.

A small boy came up with a gold dagger on a gold platter. The elder wracked the knife before walking over to Caine. I watch as Caine extends his hand and turns it up. The elder cuts across Caine's palm before turning to me. He does the same with my palm and then does Thaddeus.

"I want you three to put your hands together" the elder orders in a soft voice and I put my hand out, Caine puts his hand under mines facing upwards and Thaddeus puts his hand over mines. We all close our hands together and I felt it. A light chill went up to my spine and I watch as Thaddeus' eyes turn yellow as well as Caine's whose his flicker red for a few second before turning back to yellow. I felt my eyes turn as well as that's when I knew, the ceremony was done. We were now one. Well...not completely...yet.

"Welcome to the Black Moon Pack, Luna Aurora and Alpha Thaddeus of Britain"

Everyone bowed down to us in respect. I felt like I belonged here. That this was where I was supposed to be.

After the ceremony, the pack members held a party. A very large and lively party. There were pups running everywhere, young were wolves mingling and laughing, elders sitting on their chairs swaying to the music that was playing. It was lovely and lively and something straight out of a fairy tale. Everyone was so happy and cheerful. I got lost watching over everyone.

Many of the pack members approached me to say hello and to welcome me to the pack.

"Hey!"

I turn to the voice that called out to me to find the young wolf that was in the bunker with me. She had the most beautiful large dark brown eyes and beautiful curly hair. She was a few inches shorter than me but I could tell that she was very strong. She looked like she was around 13 years old. "I wanted to thank you, for all that to did for us and the pack. Truth is, I was scared that you would be like your father but, when you did what you did in that place, I knew that it had to be you to lead us. So thank you" she says as she bows down.

"I am glad that you are all safe and sound," I say to her, " what's your name?" I ask

"It's Marie". she answers.

"Well, it's nice to meet you, Marie. Enjoy the party" I say as she bows again before leaving with her friends.

I start to wonder where the guys went and I spot Caine at the far end corner, he was watching me and he held this smirk on his lips. I couldn't help but feel butterflies in my stomach. I start to make my way over to him. "Why are you over here by yourself?" I ask as I lean my head on his large shoulder before he lifts his arm up and embraces me.

"I was making sure everyone is okay, and watching over you," he says as he looks down at me. "You look so beautiful so, I figured I should stay away because you know....are you feeling okay though, the full moon will be up high soon."

He was concerned, not going to lie, I was too. "I have been feeling some cramps. So I think I'll start to head up soon."

"Want me to take you up now?" He says as he puts his drink down.

I nod and he grabs me by the hand and leads me inside the mansion. The guard there open the door for us and we go in. It was warm inside the house and cozy. I knew that he had sent everyone away and out of the house. Caine was private like that.

On cue, Thaddeus walks in and he smiles at me. "You okay, has the fever started already?" He asks as he takes off his tux before putting it on the sofa.

"It's starting to"

"I will not push to you do anything you don't want to do. We don't have to follow the tradition here Aurora" Thaddeus reassures and Caine kisses me on my shoulder.

"If you want we can call Laurel and-"

"No, I will be fine. I want you guys there with me."

They both nod and I turn around to go up the steps when it hit me. My body felt like it was on fire, and I hunched over as I placed my hands over my belly.

Almost instantly Caine and Thaddeus rushed over to me. Thaddeus grabbed me and picked me up before running up the stairs with me in his arms.

They took me over to this huge room that I had never been in and that's when it clicked.

"This is going to be our room?" I ask in between breaths as my body is rocked with another wave of chills and heat.

Still, I managed to look around the room quickly. It was beautiful with the high ceiling and the large windows. It was similar to Caine's room but with a much larger bed. The room was just beautiful. I loved dark colors like this, it was just perfect for the three of us.

Thaddeus places me on the soft Alaskan king-size bed and I don't know if I want to cover my now sweaty body or rip my dress off. It was starting to feel as if I was being suffocated.

"Breath" Caine whispers next to my ear as he sits behind me, his legs were spread apart and I was sitting right in the middle of them with my back to his now bare chest. I had no idea when he had taken off his shirt but at the moment all I could think about was my skin against mines.