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"They've been gone for quite some time.." I said worried, looking at Jeremiah. It was dark, and while I knew potrol was around I was still worried about an attack.

"Stop worrying Isaiah, for all we know they're having a bit of fun." Jeremiah replied with a shrug.

My face immediately scrunched up in disgust as the mental image skipped across my mind. "That is disturbing and disgusting, don't say that again." I muttered. Just then the front door opened, and Zachariah strolled in, easily holding Elehna to his chest. Immediately Jeremiah and myself jumped up, ready for anything.

"Calm down, she's only asleep.." Zachariah nearly whispered, his face a display of happiness and fulfillment

I took a deep whiff and smiled, "you marked her." I stated, happy. My brother finally had his mate, and we finally had our Luna. "Congratulations brother." Jeremiah and I both said at the same time.

Zachariah merely nodded, and left the room. "Wonder when they're going to make it official?" Jeremiah asked, whether he was asking me or himself I didn't know. I smacked him upside the head and shook my head as he yelped. "What was that for?"

"For being a little pervert. That's your new sister and our Luna. Be respectful." I said scoldingly.

Jeremiah frowned, "I wasn't- I didn't mean it like that. It's just the sooner the mating is done, the better I'll feel. I'm still afraid something will spook her." Jeremiah admitted, his cheeks stained with embarrassment.

I laughed, "I see. I don't think that she'll run, even if she did she wouldn't be able to get away from Zachariah now, not now that he's got her."

Jeremiah nodded, and we both made our way to bed. Both our Alpha and Luna was safe within the pack house and it left me feeling better.

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Carrying Elehna tightly against my chest, I laid her down in my bed, and smiled. This was the second time she's been in my bed and she looked even better laying there with her brown hair waved out along my pillow. This time though, she was mine. I stripped out of my shirt and pants, and climbed in beside her. I wanted to curl my arm around her and bring her against me so that I could feel her all night, but I was half afraid I wouldn't control myself and half afraid she would freak out in the morning so instead of doing that I kept my distance and watched as she slept.

She was so beautiful in her sleep and I wanted nothing more than to watch her all night, but my eyes drooped, until they closed.

When I woke, I felt for Elehna without opening my eyes. My arm stretched out and hitting nothing but sheets, my eyes snapped open and I looked wildly around the room, taking breaths. Her scent was still fresh and strong which meant she hadn't gone far. I stood from the bed, and tracked her scent to my bathroom. I knocked slowly, hearing a muffled reply I decided to take my chances and open the door, stilling when I seen Elehna on her tip toes, her shirt pulled to the side and my mark on full display. I couldn't help, but smile as I took it the black paw print, and my name. My mark on her skin was a beautiful, and unashamedly arousing sight. "Good morning beautiful."

I watched Elehna's cheeks turn red, and she flattened her feet. "Good morning... Eh- this?" She gestured to the mark and I smiled again.

"It's my mark. It's to warn off other males who take interest in you. It just shows that you belong to me." I said cockily, then frowned when I watched Elehna frown.

"Like property?" She asked, an innocent question, but one that I didn't care for. Is that what she thought my mark meant?

"No, you aren't my property. Your my mate, my life, my everything. You belong to me as I belong to you, and when you are ready you will also mark me as yours. You are anything, but my property Elehna. This mark mean's that anyone who try's to take you from me will have to go through me first. I love you." I said, walking towards her not stopping until I had her pressed against me. Her softness against my hardness only made me more aroused and with my mark on her, it was difficult not to be aroused.

"I see, that makes more sense. I believe your mother explained some of this to me, but I can't remember it all. So what happens now, or at least after I mark you then what?" She asked, so innocent.

I smiled, leading her out of the bathroom. "Then we'll complete our mating."

"C-complete. Y-you mean.... we will have..." She stuttered cutely.

I nodded, "yes, but I promise you don't have to until your ready. I've waited for you, and I will wait as long as it takes for you to be comfortable with this. The mating between two wolves usually goes in an order. First you accept each other, then you mark each other, then you mate each other. Sometimes the second and third are together, but I won't rush you." I said soflty, relieved when her face seemed to relax.

"I see. Well, what will my role be here in the pack?"

"You'll be our Luna. Though I'm Alpha and my responsibility is to lead, protect, and provide for this pack your's is to lead, protect and nurish. You are my equal in everything. We will lead together." I explained watching as she took all I was saying in.

She nodded, and I nearly sighed in relief when she smiled. "That sounds great. So, when will I meet the rest of the pack?"

I kissed her forhead, "whenever your ready. We can wait for a while longer, until after we complete the mating or we can do it sooner. Either way is fine with me, I know that they are excited to meet their Luna."

Her eyes widened, "does everyone know about me? Wait, how many people are in your pack?"

I thought for a moment, "yes I'm sure everyone know's about you, and I believe the last time I counted it was one hundred thirty-three."

She gasped, "so many? How do you do it?"

I shook my head, "I was raised to lead, to take over when I was old enough. I know this is overwhelming right now Elehna, but believe me you were born a leader too, born to be with me, to lead the pack beside me. You can do this."

I watched her smile, "I'm ready." And, like the music is was took in her laugh. "I'm sure with you by my side I can do anything."

"Forever. " I whispered before bringing her lips to mine.