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**Cleo POV: **
I can't believe this day is finally here and there has been no drama since the drink incident. I get to marry my mate, the father of my babies, and become Luna all on the same day. When Jazz took the dress out of the box, a little box fell out.
She grabbed it and gave it to me. When I opened it, it was my mother's pendant necklace. It is silver and on one side is my father's family crest, and on the other side is my mother's family crest. Tears slid down my face. She wore this every day, even on the day she died. There is a note attached.
"They are here with you always. -N"
"Cleo what is it”", Jazz said as she dried my eyes and reapplied my eyeshadow.
"It was my mother's", I said, showing her the necklace.
"Now you have something old. And your something borrowed and something blue just arrived", she said as she showed a box with blue diamond earrings in the shape of a wolf.
The note just has the letter" V" on it. I know this is a gift from Vintage. Jazz also showed me a wig stand that had a hair veil made of diamonds and gold balls. Jazz passed me the note attached and I almost cried.
"All of our family Lunas have worn this on their special day. Welcome to the family. -Claret"
As I walk down the aisle, I see Valenzano and my heart stops. He looks so handsome and all mines. Once, I walked in front of Valenzano. He bowed to me as well as everyone here. The Elder cleared his throat and started to talk.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here to celebrate the union of Cleopatra Noir and Alpha Valenzano Pinot and for Cleopatra Noir to take her place as Luna", the elder said.
"Do you, Cleopatra Noir, take Valenzano Pinot as your lawfully weded husband to have and to, and to hold, through sickness and health, till death do you part?", the Elder asked.
"I DO!", I said with excitement.
"Do you, Valenzano Pinot, take Cleopatra Noir as your lawfully wedded wife to have and to and to hold, through sickness and health, till death do you part?", the Elder asked.
"I DO!", Valenzano said in his Alpha tone.
"Now Cleopatra Nori, do you accept your place beside Alpha Valenzano's side as his Luna, mate, and wife.
"I DO!", Iaid trying to not jump up and down. I am so excited.
"Are you ready and able to take the position of Luna of the Pinot Moon Pack?", the elder asked.
"I AM!", I said loud and clear.
"Will you put the interest of the pack above your own, and rule faithfully beside Alpha Valenzano?", he asked looking at me with an intense stare.
"Yes, I will until my death!", I said looking him in the eyes.
"Will Luna Claret please come forth", the Elder said as Claret came forth.
"I Claret Pinot Luna of Pinot Moon Pack hereby give you Cleopatra Noir my title and power as Luna of Pinot Moon Pack", Claret said as she stretched out her hand for the Elder cut her hand open.
The Elder cut my hand open, and I took Claret's hand in mine. The power I feel running through my body almost made me lose my balance, but Claret caught me.
"Don't worry my dear, I got you and my grand pups", Claret said with a smile.
The power was overwhelming. I started to growl, much to my and everyone's surprise. I felt a partial connection with the pack. I felt all their emotions. They are proud, honored, and happy, even Claret is happy for us. Maybe she is not as bad as she seems. When the transfer was complete, Valenzano licked my wound, healing it.
"Alpha Valenzano your hand, please. With this transformation you will be fully connected with the pack", the Elder said as he took my left hand and cut it.
Then he cut Valenzano's hand and, just like with Claret, I felt the power. However, his power is stronger. I had not kept my balance I could have fallen if Valenzano hadn't caught me and kissed me up till the transfer was complete. He is my rock, and I am his foundation.
"I now pronounce you Alpha and Luna; man and wife! You may NOW kiss your mate", the Elder said, and we kissed again.
Everyone howled and bowed as Val picked me up bridal style and walked up the aisle. I looked over and saw Claret and Jazz crying in each other's arms. While Francis and West look at us with pride. Even if the babies are happy.
I gave him another kiss as we walked to the car waiting to take me back to the house. He rode with me to the packhouse. The ride was quiet. All he did was rub my stomach. I can feel his emotions and he is worried about something. I don't say anything, I just enjoy the belly rub.
Right now, I want a nap or to get these babies out of me, whichever comes first. He carried me up to our room and helped me take my clothes off. Instead of giving me a nightgown, he gave me his shirt to sleep with him. Kissing me on my forehead, he sights, and smiles. I know it pains him to leave me for an hour but it's tradition and must be done.
"One hour, my love, it is not that long", I said as I smiled at him getting sleepy.
"One hour without you is like an eternity", he says as he kisses my hand and leaves to sleep.
“No worries we are now complete. Now and forever”, I said kissing him again.
If there is a better word for complete. It would be Valenzano's name. He thinks he was missing a piece of himself before he met me. He could never understand that Iwas missing a chunk of myself before I met him. This is going to be the longest hour of my life.
“You are such a good faker. I can feel your emotions you know”, he said.
“And how am I feeling mister now it all?", I asked with a smirk.
“You are scared, nervous, tired, excited, and extremely horny. You know I can stay and take care of your primal needs. And once your primal urge is taken care of everything else will go away”, he said smiling.
“Well, I for one am not going to be the first Luna in this pack history to break this one-hour tradition. So, get out Alpha", I said smiling then kissed him.
He reluctantly left before giving me a sad puppy look. If our son looks anything like his father, I am in trouble.