79. Caleb

**Caleb**


Red and I have known for a while that we will be Luna and Alpha Supreme. She struggled a lot with the idea because she thought she was not fit for the role the Moon Goddess gave her. It took a lot of talking to finally make Red understand she doesn’t need to be physically strong to be a good Luna. She is kind and compassionate, exactly what the werewolves need.

I look at how her aunt is taken away, and I can’t stop myself from feeling enraged at what she did to my soulmate. She not only tried to kill Red when she was a child but also blamed her for killing her parents.

**‘Can we torture her the same way we did with Ben?’** Raven asks. 

*‘Maybe we should let Red decide the fate of her aunt and cousin,’* I reply and Raven huffs.

Elder Riad looks around the Ball Room. “We should go to the Golden Room for the coronation of our new Alpha and Luna Supreme!”

One of the Alphas present clicks his tongue. “The werewolves stopped having Alpha and Luna Supremes a long time ago! How do we know they are what they claim to be?” he asks, annoyed.

Naomi tsks. “Sometimes I wonder why the Moon Goddess made some Alphas so stupid!” she says sarcastically, and some Lunas giggled. “Rain has three Theta Knights, and only the Luna Supreme has three. Do you need to see the marks between Luna Rain and her Knights, or will you take my word for it?” The Alpha’s palms turn into balls, and he gives her a curt nod. “Now, does anyone else have more questions, or can we move on with the ceremony? The Angels are fighting the Demon King and his army, and they need the help of Alpha Caleb and Luna Rain if they are to survive the night!” Naomi adds.

No one says a word, and Tatiana looks at me. “Wolf boy! Rain! Time to get fancy marks!” she says, and Elder Riad chuckles.

“Oh, boy! This is really happening, huh?” Red sounds very nervous.

I ask the Royal Enforcers to let my pack know the ceremony is about to start—both Red and I want them present when we take our vows in front of the Elders.

Once the Royal Enforcers leave the Ball Room, I turn my attention to Red. I pull her closer to me, and she looks into my eyes. The corners of my mouth go up, and she smiles back. I know she can see my face because of Naomi’s magic, and it makes me so happy that she can finally look into my eyes. In a few hours, the spell put on her will wear off, and she will gaze at me with unfocused eyes. While it lasts, I want to lose myself in her eyes. I cup her cheeks and stroke them with my thumbs. “It will be alright. We talked about this. Remember?”

Red nods, and I press my lips to hers.

**‘Relax, my Fire Luna!’** Raven says and Red does that. **‘Good girl!’** he praises her and I feel how happy that small comment from Raven’s part made her.

Someone clears his throat, and I lift my head.

Some of the Alphas and the Lunas stare at Red and me with curious eyes, while the others seem confused. I bet no one expected me to become the Alpha Supreme.

Elder Riad leads the way, and we go to the throne room, or the Golden Room as it is known among the werewolves. It is called this because the floor is a mixture of white and golden squares. Even the ornamental columns are golden. On a platform made from white marble with golden vines sit the two thrones that are only to be used by the Alpha and Luna Supreme. Legend claims that Hephaestus made them—similar and yet different to the one he gave to Hera—and gifted them to Selene and Endymion, her soulmate.

It is the first time I see the thrones, and they are not how I imagined them. They are made of ebony and embelished in gold, while the cushions are white. A sun is carved on the upper part of one of the thrones, while the other has a moon.

When Zeus cursed Endymion to sleep eternally, Selene gave the thrones to the first Alpha and Luna Supreme and asked them to help her fight against Zeus. It was during that time that Zeus created the Demon King in the depths of Tartarus and had him bathe in the River Styx. Unlike Achilles, the Demon King doesn’t have a weak spot; that’s why he is impossible to kill.

“Alpha Caleb and Luna Rain, please step in front of the thrones,” Elder Riad instructs us.

Red swallows hard and takes a step backward. I put my arm around her waist and my lips close to her ear. “Remember the prophecy. We need to be Alpha and Luna Supreme to send the Demon King back to his realm!”

With her eyes fixed on the thrones, she asks me, “After we get rid of the Demon King, can we go back to being Caleb and Rain, Alpha and Luna of the Black Ruby Rogue Pack?”

I chuckle. “I think once we take our vows, we will be stuck as Alpha and Luna Supreme for life,” I reply, and she groans. “The Black Ruby Rogue Pack will always be ours. And I will still build the house of your dreams!” I promise her.

Red looks at me with eyes full of love, kisses my cheek, and takes a shy step toward the dais. And then another. And another. Until she reaches her throne—the one with the moon. All this time, I am right next to her, and when she turns around, I do the same, and we wait in front of the thrones. We can’t sit on them until we take our vows.

Elton, Katherine, and Kevin get behind the thrones, ready to protect us in case of an attack. While I am perfectly capable of killing anyone who even thinks about harming my Fire Luna, I won’t be  next to Red 24/7. As the Luna Supreme, she will be busy with her obligations, while I will have my own things to do.

Tatiana and Naomi, as our guardians, come to sit next to us.

“I think I am going to be sick!” Red mutters.

“Just focus on your breathing,” I tell her, and she nods before taking a few deep breaths.

I don’t blame her. I am nervous as fuck as well. 

**‘Could you vomit after the ceremony?’** Raven asks and I snort. 

Being Alpha Supreme is a great responsibility, but I have many plans for the Werewolf Community. I want to start by eliminating any form of abuse. Red has given me some ideas about classes for males where they would learn how to treat females. There are many things to work on and to improve in the Werewolf Community, but one step at a time.

I grab Red’s hand, take it to my lips, plant a kiss on the top and look at those gathered in the Golden Room.

Most of the Alphas and the Lunas look at Red and me with hope. The Demon King is the enemy of not only the werewolves but everyone on the entire planet. If I want my children to have a future in the human realm, I must fight with all I have. Tatiana said that only having Red next to me would make my Ice gift the strongest. But how can I let my pregnant soulmate fight side by side with me when she almost died just the other day?

The members of my pack stare at me with pride in their eyes. Conon smirks at me, and I know he is happy that it is Red and me sitting on these thrones and not another couple. He still has trust issues when it comes to Alphas because his former Alpha didn’t stop his mother and sister from abusing him.

Tristan, Emma, his knights, and Oana are also present. Sky is between Emma and Tristan, holding their hands.

Two Elders bring the ceremonial cup and knife—they are made from an elephant’s tusk, and the cup has the faces of two wolves —and give them to Elder Riad. He looks at the little crowd. “Usually, the ceremony of crowning the Alpha and Luna Supreme lasts for a few hours. But due to the circumstances we are in, I will have to skip most of the pomp and circumstance. I know most of you have heard mainly negative things about Alpha Caleb Black and are maybe wondering why the Moon Goddess chose him to be Alpha Supreme. I had the pleasure of meeting Alpha Caleb years ago when he started his pack. In front of all the Elders, he talked about his vision and projects regarding abused werewolves. Some Elders laughed while others remained silent, but I listened carefully to what he had to say. I was the first to give my approval for his pack. And today, I want to be the first to bow before him and pledge my loyalty to him and Luna Rain!”

Elder Riad gives Red and me a deep bow before standing in front of Red with the ceremonial cup and knife. The rest of the Elders follow him. While we are missing one Elder,  that piece of shit that is my sperm donor won’t assist in the ceremony, I think there won’t be any problems for Red and me to receive our marks.

Elder Riad gently takes Red’s right hand into his and looks into her eyes.

He is about to speak, but I stop him. “Wait!” I say to Elder Riad, and he pauses. “Before my soulmate and I take our vows, I want my daughter up here. I lost many important years of her life, and I want her to be part of the ceremony today!” Elder Riad nods, and I beckon Tristan and Emma to come to the dais together with Sky. I also let Conon know that I want him to be next to me when I take my vows in front of everyone.

When Sky stands between Red and me, Elder Riad looks into her silver eyes. “Sky Black-Hacan,” he says, using both my family name and the one Tristan uses, “do you promise to help your parents with their tasks as Luna and Alpha Supreme of all the werewolves from Romania?” he asks her.

“I do!” Sky replies fast, and Elder Riad smiles kindly and ruffles her hair. Then he turns his attention back to Red.

“Rain Black, Luna of the Black Ruby Rogue Pack, you have been chosen by the Moon Goddess to be the Luna of the Lunas, also known as Luna Supreme. Do you promise to rule werewolves with kindness and love? To protect and love all the packs? To put everyone’s needs before your own?”

Red nods her head. “I solemnly swear to do so!”

“Will you uphold the values of our Goddess and rule with strength, mercy, and grace?”

“Yes!” Red replies confidently.

Elder Raid cuts Red’s palm and lets her blood fall into the ceremonial cup. Then he turns to me. “Caleb Black, Alpha of the Black Ruby Rogue Pack, you have been chosen by the Moon Goddess to be the Alpha of the Alphas, also known as Alpha Supreme,” he starts saying, and I make the same vow as Red before he cuts my right palm.

The Elders take their vows to Red and me, swearing their loyalty to us. Once the last Elder makes his promise to us, all the Elders cut their right palms and let the blood fall inside the cup. Elder Riad fishes a little vial from his pocket that contains blood and opens the flip-top. He lets one drop fall into the cup, and immediately, a burning sensation starts on my forehead. Luckily it passes in a few seconds.

“Behold! Caleb and Rain Black, the new Alpha and Luna Supreme!” Elder Riad says to the crowd, and we sit on the thrones while everyone kneels before us.

**‘Too bad that bitch is not here to kneel before us and kiss our feet like she made us do so many times!’** Raven comment.

*‘Soon!’* I promise my wolf.

Sky sits on Red’s lap, and she looks up at her. A loud gasp escapes Sky’s mouth. “Rain, you have a crescent moon on your forehead!” she says, and my eyes go to Red’s face. And there it is, her mark as Luna Supreme on her forehead.

“You are stunning!” I say to Red.

She looks at me, and her brows furrow. “I didn’t really think you would have a sun on your forehead!”

I shrug.

**‘I finally have a mark on my face!’** Raven wags his tail. 

*‘Technically it is not on your face!’* 

**‘Shh! Don’t ruin the moment!’** Raven says and I roll my eyes at him.

Sky turns her head and stares at me; her silver eyes go wide. I wink at her before standing up and looking at the Alphas and Lunas still kneeling.

“Warriors, rise! The time to defend Earth from the Demon King has come!” I say in a strong tone.

*Hi! How is eveyone? I have a burnout, that's why it took me so long to update, but I am slowly getting out of it so the next update should come faster!*