Blessed Luna Rising - Chapter 20: Chapter 20

Killian’s POV
When I wake up, I’m alone in the bed and the morning sun is glaring through the windows. I look around the room for Tara but she is nowhere to be found. I get up from the bed to check the bathroom and closet but no Tara.
“Tara?” I mindlink her.
“Good morning sleepyhead.” she responds almost immediately and I let out an exasperated sigh.
“Why didn’t you wake me? I was worried sick.” I say as calmly as I can.
“You were sleeping so peacefully. I thought you could use the rest after last night. I’m at the spa getting a facial and massage before they start on my hair, nails, and makeup.” she says and I can hear the excitement in her voice.
Why in the world is she getting all of that done now? It’s so early in the day. I grab my phone from the nightstand to check the time and my eyes nearly bulge out of my head. It’s nearly 1 in the afternoon. I have 5 hours until her Luna ceremony starts!
“Alright babe, have fun getting pampered. I have to rush to get everything ready since I slept in so late. I love you.” I respond.
“I love you too.” and I close our mindlink. I hurry off to the bathroom to shower. After I showered, I stand in front of the mirror to shape my beard, touch up my haircut, and get it all styled.
Once I am satisfied with my reflection, I throw some clothes on and run down the stairs to grab a quick breakfast before going to pick up my suit from the dry cleaners. On my way home I decide to swing by the flower shop to get Tara a corsage and myself a boutonnière. All I know is that her dress is purple so I choose white roses with baby’s breath and a little greenery. I smile as I walk back to my car satisfied with my surprise for Tara. At this point, I have killed an hour and a half of the 5 hours so I start the 30 minute drive home to see if anyone needs any help. If not, I’ll be going to my office to do some more research for Tara.
I walk into the packhouse with my garment bag and the bag from the flower shop to find complete chaos. Organized chaos but chaos nonetheless. I see my mother and sisters giving orders for specific decorations. I see my father helping to move tables and chairs around. It’s a madhouse but it’s coming together beautifully. My mother’s face lights up with a bright smile when she sees me approaching her.
“Finny baby! What do you think?” she says in an almost singsong voice to me. I look around and nod with an impressed expression.
“You always did know how to throw a good party, mom.” I answer honestly.
“You know Tara grew up without a mom and obviously the Luna that adopted her is getting ready to lose her title tomorrow so you’ll have to show her the ropes.” I tell my mom honestly and her eyes have a bit of a sparkle to them as her smile reaches her eyes.
“I would be honored to train our Luna. I’m glad you trust me with such a high honor.” she beams.
“You’re my mom. I trust you with her life. Is there anything I can do to help?” I respond. She shakes her head no and shoos me on up the stairs.
“Nicole, do you have anything?” I mindlink him quickly. I’m so glad my best friend is helping me.
“Yeah. I’ve been waiting for you. This is crazy.” he says and now I’m worried about what he has found.
“My office.” I respond and I close the link before he has a chance to respond. I leave my office door open when I get there and just as I’m hanging my garment bag on the coat hanger, Nicole walks in.
“Hey, what do you got?” I say and he quietly closes the door behind me. We walk over to the sitting area in my office and he starts opening the books he laid on the table.
“If the prophecy is true, she’s going to save the entire supernatural population and you will share her powers because you were marked and mated during the full moon.” he says and I feel my head start spinning. He points to a passage and I take the book to read it.
“There shall be two wolves with wings born to this Earth and those wolves will share their powers with their mates once marked under the full moon. The white wolf will have powers of healing and light. Her magic will be good magic and more powerful than any witch she may meet. She will use her powers for the good of all supernaturals against the brown wolf. The brown wolf will possess dark magic and bring death and destruction wherever he goes. When the brown wolf locates the white wolf, he will wage a war to the death and the white wolf shall kill the brown wolf to save all supernatural kind.”
“Oh my Goddess…” I say as I finish reading the passage.
“Not a word of this to Tara or anyone until after the challenge tomorrow.” I say to Nicole and he nods. We close all the books and put all the printouts in a locked file cabinet with the intention of meeting with Tara and the Committee of Elders after the challenge is completed.
“Ok, I’m going to get ready and you should too.” I instruct him and he exits my office to go prepare for the Luna ceremony. I’m not sure how we will handle this news but tonight is about Tara and that is my focus.
Tara’s POV
One more hour until my Luna ceremony. One more hour and I will officially be the Luna of the Mystic Crystal pack. The nerves and excitement are building up with each second that passes but I am ready for this. Last night I was a mess and worried about my unique wolf but today I woke up with no worries.
“You will look beautiful in that dress, sis.” Serenity says from the door of the closet pulling me out of my thoughts as I admire my dress. I smile and nod trying to choke back the tears at the sound of her calling me sis.
“Thank you. Why don’t we go get hair and make-up done so I can get dressed?” I say and she nods. They already have their hair and make-up done, jewelry on, AND they brought their dresses with them so they’re pretty much ready. After about 45 minutes my hair is done and decorate with rhinestones and flowers and my make-up is done so they walk with me to the closet. They assist me in putting my dress on and I slide my feet into my new shoes. My reflection looks like someone I don’t even know. That girl is gorgeous. She looks strong, powerful, and confident. I envy that girl. I hear a gasp from behind me and turn to see Elora with her hands on her heart.
“My darling, you’re more than beautiful.” she says as her voice cracks.
“Nope! No crying. If you cry, I’ll cry and Deidre didn’t spend all that time for me to ruin this make-up.” I say jokingly earning me a laugh from them all. Elora grabs my pearls from the dresser and walks over to help me get everything on.
“Renny, please take a picture of Tara and I.” she says and we pose together. Deidre and Serenity also want photos with me so I pose for those as well before we receive a mindlink from Killian letting us know it’s time for us to go. We head to the stairs and as we reach the last flight they tell me to stop and they make sure all of the guests are in the dining hall.
“Are you ready to see your Luna, Killian?” I hear Serenity say. I don’t hear any response and I start to get nervous.
“Close your eyes, Killian. Come on down, Tara.” she says and I start to descend down the last flight of stairs. Once I hit the halfway point Serenity nudges Killian to open his eyes and he immediately gasps. I see his eyes well up with tears and feel my own eyes threatening to spill over.
“Beautiful isn’t even the right word.” he whispers as he meets me at the bottom of the stairs.
“You look quite remarkable yourself, my love.” and he smiles before giving me a tender kiss.
“Are you ready to be Luna and meet your pack, babe?” he says and I let out a shaky breath as I nod.
“Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to our Alpha Killian and our soon to be Luna, his mate, Tara.” I hear his father say inside the dining hall and suddenly the doors in front of us open wide. The room fills with howls and roars of applause as we walk up to the stage where the Elders are waiting for us.
The Committee of Elders goes through all of the speaking formalities before calling Killian and I to center stage.
First they hand Killian the sacred blade and he cuts his palm. My eyes grow wide and they begin to have him speak.
“Killian Malachi Walker. Do you accept Tara Justine Lancaster as the Luna of Mystic Crystal and your mate given to you by the Moon Goddess?” Elder Zaccheaus says to him first and Killian squeezes his hand so a few drops of blood drip into the bowl.
“I do.” he says and then they turn to me. I take the blade shakily and take a deep breath as I cut my palm in the same way Killian did.
“Tara Justine Lancaster. Do you accept Killian Malachi Walker as your mate given to you by the Moon Goddess?” Elder Zacchaeus starts.
“I do.”
“Do you accept your role as Luna of Mystic Crystal?
“I do.”
Do you promise to uphold all werewolf laws and do all things in the best interest of your mate and your pack?”
“I do.” and with that final question I squeeze my hand to drip my own blood in the bowl with Killian’s. Killian and I place our cut palms together and just as Elder Zacchaeus announces that I am officially the Luna, there is a loud boom and flash of light. The dining hall fills with screams when they see a woman glowing my smoke all around her in front of Killian and I. Killian instinctively puts me behind him before addressing the woman.
“Who are you?!” he snarls as the warriors surround her.
“Calm down, my child. I mean no harm. I’m only here to bless this union. My name is Selene.” and every soul in the room gasps. I come from behind Killian and she approaches me.
“Moon Goddess… What have I done to be blessed with your presence?” I say in complete awe of this beautiful woman.
“Tara, you will be a wonderful Luna. You will lead your people with love and grace. You’re destiny has not brought you down an easy path and I cannot say the road ahead is easier but you two will conquer everything thrown at you together. You are the strongest bond I have created and you will be stronger together than you ever were apart.” she says to me and the tears slide down my face. She places her hands around mine and Killian’s joined hands and suddenly a warmth spreads across my body. I look over at Killian to see if he feels it too and his eyes are wide. He’s glowing. I’m glowing. WE’RE GLOWING. After a minute the warmth dissipates and the glow is gone. We go to speak but there is another boom and flash of light. When we look up, she is gone and the entire dining hall is in awe.
“So… anyone up for a pack run?” I hear Nicole say with an awkward chuckle and we nod. We proceed to the backyard and Killian shifts first. I’ll never get over how beautiful Remus is. I walk over, wrap my hands around his big neck, and place a kiss on his snout before walking behind the trees to undress and shift. When I come out, everybody gasps and feel very self conscious.”
“Lola is not showing her wings. They’re just in awe of how beautiful you are.” Killian says through mindlink and I smile. Suddenly pack members are shifting left and right until all all I see are wolves of varying shades in front of me. My pack is beautiful. Remus let’s out a howl and Lola follows suit. The pack returns their howl and they take off running around the pack’s perimeter.
“We did it, Lola. We are Luna now.” I say and she smiles.
“We are so much more than that.” she says and I smile. Tonight was the official start to a new era in my life and I was actually excited to see where this path took Killian and I.