"I have nothing to wear!" I huff throwing down some outfits I'd picked out from my wardrobe onto my bed. Today was the acceptance ceremony were I would be officially accepted by the abyss pack as their Luna. Sharon had curled my hair nicely and left it loose so it flowed down my back and Charlie had done my makeup for me. The make up consisted of clear lip gloss, mascara, eyeliner and some light foundation the problem was I needed something to wear.

"Here, try this". Charlie says handing me a long black dress which was plain and had quarter sleeves. I thank her and slip the dress on. It happened to be a perfect fit. I slip my heels on and head out the door in search of Sam.

Sam?

Lauren? What's up?

The ceremony's in a few minutes.

Shit! I'll be at Aaron's cabin in a bit I need to get ready.

Ok.

Lauren?

Yeah?

My aunt and uncle will be there.

I thought everyone died in the attack... Sorry...

No, it's ok, my aunt and uncle run a pack of their own they've got a boy and a girl pup the girls four and the boys sixteen their packs called the blue moon.

Sounds good...

If they say anything upsetting at the ceremonial dinner you can leave; just excuse yourself.

How could they possibly upset me?

They're pretty old school with their beliefs and well obviously are bringing their children up the same and there's also the dance as well as greeting some more the pack.

Oh, ok where are you?

The dungeon...

Interrogating Josh again?

I need to know why he took you instead of facing me like a man!

Because he hasn't got the balls so he acted like a bitch and tortured me?

It's not funny this sick fuck is getting what he deserves!

I know... I'll see you in a bit be ready by five.

I will don't worry love you.

You too...

I shut off the link and head downstairs bumping into Charlie and Aaron on the way.

And let me say this Charlie looked great. She was dressed in a short white dress with heels to match her face clear of makeup. Whereas, Aaron was dressed in a White tux his brown hair gelled back and he had a silver bow tie on. I also noticed they were both sporting marks on their necks. "You guys look fab!" I shriek wrapping them in a hug.

"Thanks, you look great too" Aaron says kissing my cheek lightly in a friendly way which earns him a glare from Charlie. "Where's Sam?" Aaron asks me.

"In the dungeon he'll be back soon" I say as Charlie links my arm and Aaron's and walks down the stairs with us. "It's four now I'm going to kill him..." I mutter as Aaron and Charlie laugh at me.

(5:00pm Samson's Pov)

I growl frustratedly I'd gotten nowhere with Josh and it rattled me greatly the bastard had the audacity to smirk at me every time I brought up why he tortured Lauren!

I growl frustratedly and throw the black tie I had planned on wearing back into Aaron's wardrobe and mind linked him once I was done at the dungeon and washed up as well as dressed at his place. Screw formalities! I put my shoes on and walked out the door and headed to the cabin Lauren and I shared only to find her waiting outside with Charlie and Aaron for me. "You're late." She stated and looks me over critically.

"What?" I huff running a hand through my hair making it messy.

"Nothing, you clean up well is all, now can we please go?" She begs eagerness in he voice I inhale her scent which is tinged with anxiety. Great I've put her on edge by bringing up my aunt and uncle... No doubt they won't like the face that she's unmarked... I plan to change that later though but she doesn't need to know that.

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(Lauren's Pov)

We arrive at the pack house and my feet freeze in their tracks. There are millions of werewolf's here.

Sam...

You're scared.

I don't think I can do this...

Listen to me, you can do this I'm here with you all the way and I'll never leave you're side.

I closed the link and am met with a pair of warm lips I kiss them back gently before pulling away from them as I smile up at Sam. "You're amazing". I whisper at him he shakes his head smiling slightly before leading me into the pack house with Charlie and Aaron close behind us...

First thing on my subconscious 'to do list' was to connect completely with Sam so that I would be officially the Luna of the pack and they would recognise this connection as I would be able to link them individually or simultaneously.

Basically we had to slice open our palms and place them together and swear an oath to protect the pack with our lives.

Next was the dance which wasn't to hard and I would also have to greet the pack during the ceremonial dinner which was later tonight. "Ready?" Sam asked me I nod and we head up to the podium arm in arm whilst many werewolves watch in feverish anticipation, out of the corner of my eye I see Charlie and Aaron and silently thank them as they smile in acceptance, approval and reassurance.

I turn and face Sam who's face is stoic and expressionless I inhale deeply and calm myself as I pick up the petite knife in front of me and calmly slice the skin of my palm open. I see Sam do the same and outstretch his palm to me I place my hand on his and hold back a gasp as a wave of power floods me.

"I, alpha Samson Reynolds of the abyss pack accept you, Lauren Grayson as the rightful Luna of the abyss pack and hereby swear to protect both you and this pack with my life".

"I, Luna Lauren Greyson accept you, alpha Samson Reynolds as the rightful alpha of the abyss pack and hereby swear to protect both you and this pack with my life". Sam smiles at me approvingly and removes his palm from mine licking the wound which heals over completely, I mirror his actions and smile broadly as the room erupts into cheers and applause.

I did it Sam!

Yeah, you did congrats Luna Lauren of the abyss pack.

I close the link and step away from the podium with Sam as the room fills with slow music and the werewolves all split off in pairs to dance. "May I have this dance?" Sam asks me bowing slightly with his hand outstretched to me.

"Yes you may". I reply and take his hand as wolves clear out of our way as Sam places his hands on my waist and I wrap my hands around his neck. "I wish my family was here". I say and watch as Sam's lips twitch. "They're here?" I ask shock in my voice. He nods and we away to the music in perfect sync...

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7:00pm. (Samson's pov)

I watch Lauren as the dance ends and she goes to see her family I sigh heavily. My family will never get to see her... Tears prick my eyes but I shake the thought from my head and dry my eyes. "Sam, are you okay?" Charlie's voice drifts over to me. I nod I don't want to burden her with my thoughts.

"I'm perfectly fine, you should go see Aaron before the dinner starts you may not be seated with each other". She nods and walks away to go and see Aaron. "Charlie?" I call out to her and she turns to me frowning in question. "I was thinking about mum and dad... They'll never see her..." I trail off as she walks over to me and wraps me in a comforting hug.

"They're with the moon goddess now, they'll see her from their place with her in all her radiance. Everything will be fine". She assures me and I ruffle her hair.

"I plan on marking her tonight and sealing our bond" I whisper and watch as Charlie's eyes go wide and a mischievous glint shines in her eyes.

"Good luck brother, mum and dad would be proud". She says before sashaying off towards the alcohol table where Aaron is...

(Lauren's pov)

"I'm so glad you're here!" I squeal excitedly and wrap my parents in a hug as they chuckle at my giddiness.

"How's everything going with Samson, is he treating you right?" My father asks his expression becoming stoic.

"Dad, everything's fine between me and Sam" I reply before a young couple in their twenties approach us with a young girl and a tall muscular boy.

"Greetings Luna Lauren, so glad to finally meet you, I'm Josie and this is my husband Richard, my son Connor and daughter Layla". I shake their hands and introduce myself and my family as the dinner bell chimes out. "Well, dinners here will you be joining us?" She asks me her eyes appraising me before landing distastefully on my bare neck. I nod and walk to the table were Sam waits for me.

I sit beside Sam and Josie, Richard, Connor and Layla sit beside one another and Aaron and Charlie sit across from me and Sam whilst Charlie glares at her aunt. Waiters serve us lamb with fluffy mash, broccoli and gravy as waitresses fill our crystal glasses with red wine. I notice that other werewolves have scattered around to other tables and are tucking into their dinners whilst talking heartily.

"So, Lauren I see you do not bear the mark of my nephew on your neck is there a reason?" Sam's aunt asks, her piercing blue eyes staring into my soul. I glance at her and finish my bite of lamb before speaking.

"I have had a tense relationship with your nephew ever since I've met him and many of his actions have deterred me from allowing us to connect properly." I reply and Josie seems to digest this information before scrunching her nose up in disgust and her eyes go dark her scent dusted lightly with anger.

"That is still not a valid reason for you not to be marked you should be submissive and comply to his every wish which I'm guessing by the 'tense' relationship you've had with Samson is the only reason you're not marked yet. It's disgraceful". His aunt says glaring at me and I feel my anger flare.

"I'm not just going to submit to somebody who has yet to earn my trust and respect! I will not bow wilfully until my mate has earned my respect and the right and consent to mark me!" I yell and stand excusing myself as gasps surround our table and the neighbouring tables. I continue to walk even as Sam yells my name and his footfalls follow me...

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I let myself into Sam and I's cabin and am about to head into the bedroom when I hear the door slam and Sam's scent swamps me filled with what could only be described as pride and sadness possibly at my hurtful words at the dinner.

I find my way to the bedroom and am about to enter when the door is slammed by Sam's hand; turning to face him with our faces inches apart he speaks lowly. "I'm proud of you nobody has ever stood up to her like that". He whispers his breath lightly fanning my face my heartbeat picks up and I gulp before speaking and looking into his soulful eyes.

"Somebody had to put her in her place and she made me mad, I'm sorry if I hurt you"... I trail off as his finger softly presses against my lips.

He removes it and I pull him in close to me before I kiss him passionately and his tongue begs for passage into my mouth which I allow. He presses me up against the door and I gasp lightly as his hands dig into my hips he groans and kisses my neck in the soft spot were his mark should be and I snake a hand around the doorknob and twist it allowing us into the room as darkness cascades around us. Sam abruptly pulls away and we are both breathing heavily.

"I don't want to push you." He says and I shush him lightly.

"Your not, I want to". I say and we let loose as lust takes our bodies over and our animalistic instincts surface...