SHE
He held my hand tightly, almost hurting me. His eyes shifted colors, blue to black, black to blue. I believe he was losing control of the beast.
His blood mixed with mine and tears flowed from my eyes.
I don't know how much time passed, probably only a few seconds, but to me, it felt as if we were in our own time. The beast stared at me, its eyes completely black, and there was a pleading in that look that made my chest burn.
It pleaded for something I didn't know what it was…
I was no longer afraid of that beast, even knowing its form was terrifying. My body moved on its own and I touched the Alpha's face with my free hand. He was very warm, as if he had a high fever, and tilted his face, resting it in my hand, eyes focused on mine.
We stared at each other as the connection between the Alpha and the newest member of the pack formed. I made my promise before the Goddess and the members, loyalty to Hecate, to the Alpha, and to the Black Wolves Pack.
I felt the cold metal of the cup touch my lips and accepted the liquid. He also drank, leaving no drop behind, and the connection between us grew stronger.
It was as if there was no one else there, just the two of us.
"Mine"
The strange voice echoed in my mind. It was me, but it wasn't me…
It was a thought, a desire, an order, and a recognition in a single word.
Mine…
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HE
A soft whisper "mine" escaped her lips that my beast was able to hear. She felt what I had felt since I saw her for the first time.
What was impossible became a reality.
A miracle.
A desperation.
I don't know how or why, but she is mine. Perhaps the Goddess took pity on me, perhaps my beast is claiming a Luna to heal the loss of our soul mate. I didn't understand what was happening, however, I was not willing to question the gods. She would be mine, one way or another.
— Alpha, we have to introduce her to the pack members!
Yes, we have to introduce her to the pack as my Luna, but not now… too much was at stake, I needed to remain calm.
Even the beast fell silent, satisfied to desire the same than the human form in every way.
After I accepted the reality about my feelings, the beast shrank within me, trusting my decisions. I need time to investigate if any Alpha from the past had been granted a second chance. If she would or would not have an alpha mate out there…
My stomach turned its contents and almost expelled them through this line of thought.
There was no other, she would not belong to any male, not even an alpha would take her from me. My beast growled, showing its fangs, the perversion of a dominant predator in the face of the possibility of someone trying to take what belonged to it.
A howl like no other erupted from my throat.
In it, there was possession, threat, and determination.
The members of my pack howled in response, celebrating the new sister, happy with the advantages of having a true Luna in our territory.
"Oh, Hecate, mother of us all, give me redemption and guide me on the path I must follow!"
*****
SHE
The pack's joy in welcoming me was overwhelming. Tears insisted on streaming down my face with each hug I received. The females pushed each other to get closer to me, happy with my arrival. My heart was warmed; somehow, I knew there was no pretense. I could feel what each one was trying to convey: Joy, pride, hope…
I felt loved for the first time in my life.
They were happy just because I was there. How could that be?
Not long ago, I was nothing more than a slave with a bleak future. Now, I was surrounded by females affirming how welcome I was.
"You are so beautiful, so young!"
"It was the Goddess who sent you, Luna!"
"May your days be countless and your offspring blessed, Luna!"
After some time hugging people I had never seen before, incapable of remembering names, Luna Hira appeared by my side. Imposing, with a charming smile, she asked everyone to return to their seats because it was time for the Harem to honor Hecate with a dance.
— Nadja, sit with the servants to watch my females praising the great Goddess. It's good for you to get used to them, after all, you will working together starting tomorrow! They will teach you your new role.
— Yes, ma'am, Luna, thank you!
She was the only one who didn't call me Luna, but by my name. She didn't seem as happy as the other females, somewhat cold and haughty, but I believe it was due to her position. A Luna must have a lot of responsibilities and doesn't have time for servants like me…
I went to the back, where the servants were sitting on the floor.
They smiled at me.
— Welcome, Luna! — Said an elderly lady.
— Thank you!
I sat on the floor next to her, but the position I was in wasn't good for seeing the presentation. The other servants nearby didn't seem to care; they were chatting animatedly and didn't even try to look towards the space reserved for the presentation.
Suddenly, everyone fell silent and knelt, bowing their heads. I frowned, confused by their behavior and looked around, coming face to face with tattooed legs.
I quickly closed my eyes, incredulous. The Alpha was no longer wearing animal skin pants, but just a piece of leather covering the male part of his body.
— What are you doing here, little Luna?
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HE
She shut her eyes tightly, her cheeks reddened with embarrassment just from seeing my legs. She was a treasure, immaculate inside and out. My beast licked its lips at the thought of how I would taint her.
— Luna Hira ordered me to come here, to get used to my place and service.
The elderly servant next to Nadja made a noise of astonishment upon hearing her.
I should have imagined that Hira would act in such a manner. This was the usual procedure for new members, starting from the bottom and then, having their skills assessed for a more suitable position; however, Nadja was a true Luna, and Hira insisted on disrespecting her nature.
— Stand up!
Nadja quickly got up, and I took her hand.
— Alpha… Luna told me to—
— You are not a servant!
She fell silent and followed me obediently.
The females of the Harem were ready to start the dance but waited until I was in my place. My desire was for Nadja to sit on the throne next to mine, but even my nature knew that it was not appropriate. However, I would never allow her to sit on the floor as Hira ordered.
It was a satisfying feeling of power when my forms acted and thought in harmony, as was happening since I decided that Nadja would be mine.
Hira failed as a Luna by not preparing an appropriate place for a born Luna in our pack; I had no choice but to improvise a place for her.
It was amusing to see the look of astonishment on her innocent face. Her cheeks once again flushed, and her wide black eyes sparkled at me when, upon sitting on my throne, I pulled her onto my lap.