49.

Its the day of the induction ceremony. Landon and Arabella were truly pleased to have the addition to their pack. Not only would it make the pack stronger but the pups will be safe.

Damian and Dimitri, Emma's godfathers were ecstatic at the fact that after 18years they would finally see their goddaughter pity it was under such circumstances. Landon told them both of her arrival and the situation that was currently happening. They agreed to visit before the end of the week to help as best as they can.

Dimitri and Damian were twin vampires, both ruled their kingdom as well as Landon, they strive for peace among all kinds. While Dimitri took his place on the throne Damian acknowledged his place as king also but preferred to stay in the backgrounds of leading their army and protecting the kingdom. Landon, Dimitri, and Damian have been friends for quite a long time since their teen years and never once did their difference of kind been a problem.

While Arabella and Landon talked to their old friends, the twins Noah and Jonah along with Mason found it upon themselves to go for a run in human form before Emma and Michael came down for breakfast.

"Mase?" Jonah called out to his friend who has been more like a brother to himself and Noah.

They were walking to the warriors' training grounds to use the track, the tension they felt was getting to them and their wolves.

"Yeah?" Mason answered.

"Are you eager to find your mate?" Noah asked so quietly a normal human wouldn't hear.

"I honestly don't know. I'm not looking for her but if I do find her I will accept her. Having a mate now wouldn't be ideal for me. I would have her and Emma to look out for when Emma and Michael will soon be my first priority." Mason answered solemnly.

The twins understood what he stated, though the mates of Betas and Deltas are treasured, the Alphas and Lunas' protection came first. It may sound selfish but it was their duty to protect their pack's future first. Beta and Delta females know this, that's why they are also trained in combat to protect themselves and their pack members.

"Don't you two wish to have mates?" Mason asked.

"Everyday." They both said with longing.

Noah and Jonah somewhat envy their little sister of finding that one person to love and to have them be there for you but they accepted their role as protectors. They have no regrets in having that honor but that one disadvantage has to be accepted.

Mason pitied the twins and their position but he knows and everybody else knows how serious and honored they are being by Emma's side. To them, she's the most precious and fragile treasure in the world.

Their little sister.

"Okay come on. Enough of the heavy. The two lovebirds should be up soon" Mason called out as he began to jog away from his adoptive brothers.



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"Wake up sleeping beauty," Michael whispered in his mate's ear. He ran his fingers through her hair, loving the feel of it through his fingers it always capture his attention.

"Five more minutes baby" Emma grumbled making herself more comfortable.

Michael grinned as her hair shifted to reveal the love bites he left on her neck from the night before. He removed the covers easily away from her body to view his lovely mate's delectable body. The dip in her lower back which gave way to her ample butt aroused him greatly.

"Emma sweetheart please wake up before I lose control. We gotta see your parents," Michael groaned into her ear.

"But I'm tired, love" she grumbled searching blindly for the covers. Michael lost it when she turned her back to him to reach for the covers. He held on to her waist and positioned himself behind her then roughly thrust into her. The warmness of her core swept over his body it took him a few moments to get out of the daze of pleasure, Emma gasped in shock then moaned out loud as her mate took her from behind with a force of need.

It was surely welcomed. Fisting the sheets, he kept her facing down with her back as arched as he gave her a wonderful morning wake up call. Michael wanted to see her lovely face as he made love to her, with that in mind he gently turned her around and reentered her.

Emma saw the adoration and love in her mate's eyes as he moved in and out of her. The morning sunlight casts a warm glow on their bodies as they moved together pleasuring each other. Michael bent lower to capture the lips of his Emma which he wanted to taste since he woke up. He kept their lips joined until he felt the pressure of his oncoming release.

'Tell me, baby. Are you ready?' He asked her. 'Yes, my love' she groaned biting his lip as the familiar feeling began to make itself known.

Hovering over her he begged her to open her eyes for him, eyes locked on each other Michael plunged harder into Emma hearing her cries of pleasure and begs for more fueled him. Before they both knew it, they reached their orgasms together calling out each other's name.

Michael collapsed beside Emma panting for air as she kissed his cheeks lovingly with a sated smile on his lips.

"Now I know how to wake you up," he teased nipping her lips.

"It's a lovely alarm don't you think," she said getting out of bed and headed to the bathroom. Shaking his head at his mate, he called out after her " Hurry Emma we gotta go down for breakfast. " Putting on shorts to head over to her room for some clothes and necessities for her, a smile was permanently etched on his face. He was happy and in love.


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"Well, it's about time you two make your presence known," Mason called out from the breakfast side table as Emma and Michael's scent filled the room.

Landon and Arabella looked up from their meal to see the two making there way to the side table, Emma gave her brothers a kiss each good morning then her parents before joining Michael.

'They've fully mated now Donnie. Isn't that great?' Arabella happily told her mate.

'It was good while it lasts. I no longer have my little girl' Landon replied to Arabella.

'There there, now my big softie of a mate. Emma is here to stay now. You would always have her. Michael is not taking her away from you.' Arabella said kissing his cheek.

Landon pouted when she didn't give him more kisses, Arabella noticed and laughed at her silly mate. "Oh come here you," she said laughing. Landon grinned and accepted the sweet loving kiss only his Ari can give him.

They all ate in a warm atmosphere only a family can create, the teasing and chatter around the table were welcoming to anyone.

Isah and Avery joined them a few minutes later and fitted in perfectly in the makeshift family.

"Michael, Emma after breakfast please meet with us in my study. While Mason and the boys join Isah and Avery in the war room. We need to discuss your future roles after tonight. Though we will still be in power till Emma's 25th birthday you five still hold authority where it comes to ruling. Please bear in mind, you're to keep me in the knowledge of whatever decisions you make. Understood?" Landon said in his alpha voice.

"Yes, your majesty" they chorused and continued eating.

The palace helpers were excited about the new pack members; those who were close enough to converse with the new royals sang their praises how great a couple they were and how strong the future beta and delta were. News of the induction spread throughout the castle even when Avery asked for it to be hushed.

The servants were too excited to care and was anxious to see the princess they thought died that night eighteen years ago. The happy news met the ears of one person who wasn't too happy about it.

Darwin was outraged knowing the plans his king have made is all going to shambles. Not only does Blood Moon Pack shall soon have four royals with undeniable powerful gifts but the added disadvantage they - the resistance - now have. Darwin knows, Landon would notify his vampire counterparts of his treachery; the bond between those three royals ran deep he saw how strong they were together when Malcolm first attacked.

Rumors have been heard of a secret army of hybrids under the royals Damian and Dimitri but its just rumors nothing of great importance as Darwin thought.

Fuming in his cell, Darwin prayed to the goddess that king Malcolm has been notified of his demise and the young Alpha Aiden's inability to break the two young royals apart. Now this news of the crowning and induction.

Malcolm won't like this one bit, Darwin thought. After tonight Michael and Emma will be the strongest royals with full control of their gifts.



The day passed by quickly as everyone went about their duties in preparations for the ceremony. It was to be taking place in the north grounds where the sacred altar of the first wolf of Blood Moon Pack was inducted and blessed by the Moon Goddess her self.

The five were in their rooms nervous and anxious about what is about to happen.

Noah and Jonah sat side by side in the white cotton pants deep in thought. "We're doing the right thing. We'll be with Emma and being here, we have more help in finding dad," Noah said to his brother who was nervous.

Jonah let out a deep sigh.

"I know this brother. I'm just... I... I just wish they were here you know. Like how we talked about us being inducted with mom and dad would be witnessing it. We've been waiting for this for years now mom is... Mom is gone and dad is imprisoned. I'm happy Noah but not as happy as I should be" Jonah rambled out.

"Then we should be that kind of happy for now. Remember we got the coronation to look forward too. Dad will definitely be there," Noah reassured his brother. Jonah nodded in agreement and stood up ready to leave. Noah followed his brother as they left their room to go find Mason.

Mason, on the other hand, was anxious also in long white cotton pants he was pacing his bedroom floor. He was about to be part of the royal pack. The beta of the royal pack. It was an honor for him to get back into a position he was born for. Being Michael's beta was great. Mason has become close to his best friend's mate and gained a new friend if not a brother. Michael was fiercely loyal to family and his friends, though he had quite a battle a year ago he was strong enough to reclaim the role of a respected alpha and loving mate. The twins told Mason of what happened between Emma and him, Mason was shocked to see that the guy who hurt Emma came back loving her ten times that of normal love.

Aiden's love for Emma can never surpass Michael's love for Emma. That's one of the reasons why he accepted the position to be his second in command.

"Ready? We gotta go get our Luna and alpha" he heard Noah's voice cut through his thoughts.

Mason grinned at the twins who wore identical grins at the thought of their two leaders.


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Michael and Emma were on the balcony looking out at the new moon that shone above their heads.

"I hope my parents understand what is about to happen," Michael said to his mate. Emma turned to him and gently brushed her thumb against his cheek in a way to comfort him. Michael also had on long white cotton pants but with a red sash around his neck, the golden royal seal was embroidered at the end to notify anyone of his status.

"Angelo and Anna know you're happy wherever I am and if it's for your safety they won't find any bad in it," Emma said hugged Michael which he accepted being comforted by her words.

Dressed in a long thin strap cotton dress with her hair let down Emma was a vision to Michael, she also donned the red sash with royal seal proudly.

"I will always be by your side no matter what. I love you Michael" she said looking into his eyes.

"I love you too Emma, and I will always be right next to you loving you and protecting you," he said lowering his lips to hers. The kiss between the two was full of promise and reassurance of their future together. A confirmation of their acceptance to their future roles and each other as mates.

"Alpha? Luna? Um, I think you two should wait for after the ceremony" they heard Mason call out.

"I like how that sounds already. Luna" Emma said giggling while leaving the arms of her mate.

The boys bowed to her and Michael when they both stood in front of them. "You guys," Emma groaned. The bows and curtsy was something Emma may never get used to. Even Michael was uncomfortable with it.

They all made their way down to the courtyard where Avery and a warrior was waiting for them in two jeep wranglers.

Avery smiled at his goddaughter with sheer pride, she would be a wonderful queen just like her mother he thought. The path to the altar was a mile away from the palace; little lanterns lighted the dirt road which opened out to a large clearing, wolves from the pack circled the altar in their garments of white, they all looked angelic against the soft lights.

The five gathered at the edge of the clearing awaiting instructions. Avery left and joined his alpha by the altar.

Elder Liselle stood at the head, while Landon, Arabella, Isah, and Avery stood just below her; a dagger with the Blood Moon pack crest on the hilt was resting on a table along with five strips of white cloth.

The witnesses were all buzzing at the arrival of the five and how honored they felt of seeing their future Luna and alpha.

Landon watched on as his pack members acknowledged his daughter with pride and accepted her mate and brothers also.

"Quiet now everyone" Landon called out in his dominant-alpha voice, everyone focused on their king as the ceremony began.

"Tonight is a night of celebration for myself and my mate also for the pack. As you have heard, my daughter the only heir to the throne is truly alive" he said.

Cheers erupted around them, Emma blushed at how joyous everyone was for her life.

"Arabella and I are terribly sorry for deceiving you with this lie but it was all for protection. Protection from the monster who tried to take away our peaceful living; we are ever more grateful to the moon goddess and our dear friends of the Moon Dust pack for keeping our future queen safe. Now tonight we are welcoming three of the wolves that made it their duty to protect their sister, their friend, and their princess. Firstly, Mason. The former beta of Moon Dust" Landon said.

Mason stepped forward and made his way to the king. He knelt before Landon while Isah stepped up beside him. Mason raised his right hand to Landon as requested, Isah held a white strip as Landon made a cut in his right palm and Mason's.

Mason and Landon joined their hands together as Isah tied the strip to bind them together.

"I, Mason, former beta and member of Moon Dust hereby pledge my allegiance to Blood Moon pack. My loyalty lies with the present Alpha and Luna and the future Alpha and Luna also. I Mason also accept the position as beta to the future alpha Michael. Loyalty, Honor, and Respect, shall all be given to him and my future Luna Emma. With my blood I freely give my being to Blood Moon," Mason bravely stated.

Isah smiled down at Mason as they all felt the shift in their blood as the Moon Goddess approved of the bond.

Noah and Jonah followed Mason after as Avery motioned for them to step forward. They pledged their loyalty just as Mason did and was approved by the goddess.

"Now tonight we are crowning the prince and princess also inducting them into the pack. Michael. Emma." Elder Liselle announced.

As they approached the altar everyone bowed in respect as they passed by, Liselle looked at the young woman she held 18years ago and felt the utmost pride in finally blessing the future queen.

Michael and Emma knelt before Arabella and Landon who held two gold crowns with rubies and diamonds encrusted around the 2inch width. The crown of the princess held a few pieces of moonstone between the diamonds while the prince's own held the same.

"I Queen Arabella mate of the king Landon hereby crown the mate of my daughter Emma, the only heir of my mate and I, as the rightful prince of our kingdom. The firstborn son of alpha Angelo of Dark Moon. Michael, I give you the full authority in our absence to rule over the wolves and fellow inhabitants of this kingdom," Ari said placing the crown on Michael's head. She continued with the marking of both their hands to complete the blood bond between him and Blood Moon.

Michael proudly pledged his loyalty. Upon the goddess' approval, everyone gasped in shock at the tremor that was felt through their bodies when Michael was welcomed. The pain of detaching from his birth pack had him screaming in pain. Michael tried to keep it away from his mate but it was too late. Emma fell to the ground as she was crowned. They both felt the breaking of their pack bonds and the joining of the new one. The thoughts of the wolves around them entered their minds full of concern for the prince and princess.

"Make them stop!!" Michael screamed.

"Block your links now!!" Landon ordered.

"Landon bond with Emma now before she passes out," Liselle shouted.

Ari held Michael as the twins and Mason stood over them not knowing what to do.

"Emma. Baby girl you need to pledge now" Landon begged his daughter as Isah bonded their hands together.

"I........ Emma...... Give my......... Lo....loyalty to blood moon. As Luna....... And rightful..... Princess" Emma managed to say. Tears of pain ran down her cheeks, desperate to be with Michael, to ease his pain.

What happened next was not expected. Right before everyone, Emma shifted into her white wolf and howled at the moon. All members fell to their knees bowing to Emma. Michael unconsciously shifted into his wolf and stood next to his mate. They both howled in reverence to the moon, announcing their place among all wolves. Wolves in the distance howled in acceptance, even the wolves around them. Throughout the kingdoms, wolves learned of the princess being alive and in her rightful place.

After their announcement Michael and Emma collapsed in pure exhaustion, they shifted back into human form, on each of their left shoulder the crest of the royals was etched into their skin like a tattoo.

"It is done. " Liselle said. The surge of added power to the pack can be felt in each and every wolf. They all stayed on their knees, praying to the Goddess in thanks for her blessing. Through it all, they were thankful for protecting the princess.

The last royal is alive.