Chapter 12

LUCIAN POV
To say I was happy was an understatement I was ecstatic. She officially accepted our bond, in front of my pack I might add, thank goddess I was worried she would not especially after learning about her past and what happened with her first mate. I wanted to show her no matter what I wanted to get to know her and be a part of her life. Currently, she is upstairs with Abby, and I am getting some help from Andrew and Amanda on setting up a small picnic for Raylynn. I remember her in the hospital telling me her favorite food and flowers and I just was trying to make it perfect. I decided now or never, and Andrew and Amanda made their exit and I mind linked Abby, ‘Abby can you send Raylynn outside and to the back gazebo by the flower garden.’ ‘Yes, Lucian, I will let her know.’ I was feeling all types of butterflies inside I just hoped she liked it.
About 5 minutes later I saw the most beautiful woman walking towards us, smelling vanilla and strawberries, wearing white jeans with gold designs and a blue tank top. I dressed casually I did not want to look too eager as Andrew put it, I wore a black V-neck and blue jeans. I took her hand and showed her what I had set up for us, she smiled and continued to take her seat across from where mine was. “I hope you enjoy,” as I made her plate of her favorite. “You remember.” She said smiling at the Chinese food. “Why wouldn’t I remember?” I said raising my eyebrow at her causing her to blush. She made me weak in the knees with just her eyes, she was everything I imagined my mate would be and so much more. We sat in silence while we ate, I did not mind.
RAYLYNN POV
The lunch was amazing I was at a loss for words, and he did not seem to mind the silence between us. Freyja and I had a lengthy conversation with Abby before being invited to this picnic about me joining the pack officially. It would be good, and Lucian would love it I know he would. I just did not know how to bring it up without sounding desperate. “Hey Lucian, I have a question for you.” He looked at me with those ocean eyes that I have grown quite fond of, “Yes Raylynn, you can ask me anything.” “I was wondering if I could officially join your pack,” I asked nervously and I could tell he was having a conversation with Lucifer. “Yes, I would love it if you did. Also, in that case, I have a question for you.” I was intrigued, to say the least, “Yes.” He began getting nervous, Freyja let me know his heart rate increased, and he began running his hand through his hair. “Raylynn, would you also be my Luna?” my mouth dropped at his question I was not expecting that. ‘Freyja now would be a suitable time to chime in, please?’ ‘Ray, I love you and you know this. It is our destiny to be his other half, he is our soulmate. It is up to you ultimately to decide if you want to be his mate and let the bond connect fully.’ ‘I know, I do but I don’t want to rush with everything going on and I don’t want him to think I don’t care about him because I do.’ ‘Then tell him that and please do it quickly before they think we are in shock from staring and our mouth open.’ I snapped out of it, and he was looking down he must think I do not want to be, so I did as Freyja suggested and spoke from the heart.
“Lucian, yes I want to be your Luna. I am simply scared of the things to come, and I don’t want anything bad to happen to you.” I didn’t realize I began to shed a few tears, but Lucian was quick to respond, “Raylynn, no matter what is to come I want you. I want you to be by my side and I by yours. I want us to have a chance and I do not want to keep ignoring this bond. No matter what happens tomorrow, next week, or next year I want to spend every minute by your side.” “Your right Lucian, so my answer is yes.” He then grabbed my waist raising me in the air and spinning in circles. ‘Hey Ray, do you think Lucifer and I could go on a run together?’ ‘Of course, Frey, Frey.’ “Hey, Lucian.” “Yes mate.” “Freyja would like it if she and lucifer could go for a run together, would that be alright with you?” “You don’t have to ask us twice.” In a flash before me stood Lucifer in all his glory. His fur shining under the glistening sun, his eyes are now from the deep ocean to the icy blue, letting me know Lucifer is at the surface. We have not shifted in a long while, we were both excited to finally run again. ‘Freyja, have some fun.’ With that I let her come full front and we shifted.
FREYJA POV
It has been so long since we have been able to stretch, I immediately shake out our solid white fur. I look over to Lucifer in awe at his appearance. Muscular body and he is silver and have one white paw. “Freyja you are absolutely stunning.” He is a charmer, “Thank you Lucifer as are you.” I walked over and rubbed my head under his jaw making him release a purring growl of approval. I then flicked my tail on his nose and took off running, he howled and began the chase. We ran around the territory feeling free like nothing could stop us. We lay on the forest floor staring into the forest just enjoying each other’s company. ‘Freyja are you enjoying yourself?’ ‘Yes Raylynn, Thank you.’ ‘Is it ok if I take back over to talk to Lucian?’ ‘Of course.’ “Hey Lucifer, Raylynn would like to switch back now and talk to Lucian.” “Anything for you to my dear, see you soon my beautiful mate,” I then watched his eyes turn from the icy blue to the most beautiful ocean eyes. So, I gave Raylynn full control feeling in our heart what she was wanting to talk about.