Chapter 41: The ceremony

***Guinevere****

I was bundle of nerves. It had been a few hours since I’d agreed to be coronated as Queen and become Luna simultaneously. And now we were just mere minutes away from the ceremony. My father was up on stage talking about the joining of the two packs but I was too nervous to really listen in to what he was saying.

To calm my nerves I tried to think of my future with the Lunar Del Sol Pack. I envisioned what my life would be like with Damien by my side and Vladimir as my King, I envisioned what our life would be like after we defeated Jupiter. In my vision Vladimir had taken a lover and they’d adopted children who’d been orphaned due to the war, Damien and I had settled down in a beautiful house, were our twin children Henry and Eliza grew up. I felt a sense of calm wash over me.

‘You’ve been bestowed a vision the gods.’ Cierra spoke sending a chill running down my spine. ‘This is a possibility for your future.’

Before I could question cierras statement further I heard my father announce my name.

“And without further adieu let the crowning of the Queen and Luna, Guinevere McKay commence.”


As I walked onto the stage both Damien and Vladimir were standing beside my father. They looked so handsome in their suits with their hair slicked back. They both had a look of pride in their eyes as they stared at me as I walked towards them. I took my place in between them and they each grabbed one of my hands and raised it towards their mouth biting into wrist. My canines extended out and my eyes shined bright, my power exuding out for all the pack to see.

“As you can see my daughter, Guinevere is unique. Not only does she harness the power of a white wolf, a gift bestowed upon her by our Moon Goddess, she also harnesses the power of an ancient succubi, one of the originals, bestowed upon her by the Sun God himself.

Today, her ceremony will also be unique. We will preform both a Luna Ceremony and crown her Queen of Vampires.”

The crowd cheered loudly, I could tell they were proud of their Alpha, their King and their pack. While I was not their expected Luna, the werewolves seemed willing to accept me.

My father continued on.

“Damien, Vladimir please pour Guinevere’s blood into the cups in front of you, and then spill your blood on top of hers.” My father commanded.

Both Damien and Vladimir followed my father’s instructions, their cups let out a loud hiss, our blood sizzling as it mixed together. My father then took the cups and combined them into a larger goblet, “This signifies the joining of the two packs. Everyone tonight will be linked together as one.”

My father then approached me cup in hand.

“Guinevere, do your promise to be a just and fair leader.”

“I do.”

“Do you promise to put the packs needs both wolves and vampires before your own.”

“ I do”

“Guinevere, as Luna Queen of the Lunar Blue Sol pack I offer you this Goblet, tying you to every member of this pack. Please Drink your fill.”

I lifted the goblet to my mouth and emptied it. Our blood mixed together was surprisingly sweet.

“ego autem regina lamia et notho es pronouce Luporum, In the ancient language long forgotten , I now pronounce you Queen of Vampires, and
Luna of Wolves.”

Vladimir and Damien approached me and the both sank their canines/fangs into my marks linking me with the other pack members, I could feel all of their thoughts and emotions flow into me, and I felt my power surge once more. I felt my body start to sway and I wielded myself not to loss consciousness. Vladimir and Damien both discreetly supported me until I regained control.

My father gestured towards me, indicating it was my turn to speak.

I felt nervous as I hadn’t prepared a speech, but as I walked towards the podium the words seem to come to mind.

‘I am not the Luna nor the Queen, that you expected. But I am the Luna and Queen that this pack needs’

Instead of speaking out-loud, I sent a mind link to the entire pack, showing them how powerful I was.

‘Our pack will make history, our pack will change the world for the better. We will bring peace to Werewolf and Vampire kind. We will win our battle against Jupiter and any other danger that crosses our path. I, Guinevere Valencia, daughter of the former Traitor Gregory McKay, Mate of Alpha Damien Valencia, Soul Keeper of King Vladimir your Unexpected Luna Queen, promise you this.’

The crowd erupted in cheers and I finally felt a senses of belonging like I was home.

“There will be a feast held in the ballroom in celebration of Guinevere. Everyone is invited.” My father stated, concluding my ceremony.

He then turned to me and gave me a hug.

“I am so proud of you. You’ll make a great leader. I love you Gwynn.”

I felt tears forming in my eyes, and I blinked rapidly so I didn’t cry.

“I love you too Daddy.”

My father held me a little longer, before pulling away.

“Okay well I’ll leave you here and I’ll see you at the feast.”

“Okay, Daddy.”

My father walked off leaving me alone with Vladimir and Damien.

Vladimir swooped me into his arms and twirled me around.

“Vladimir, put me down.” I squealed.

“So mi armor, how does it feel being Queen,” Vladimir asked setting me back down on my feet.

“It feels, I don’t even know the words to describe it. I guess it feels right, like I was meant to lead.”

“That’s because you were meant to lead.” Vladimir answered without a trace of hesitation, “Listen, I hate to leave you so soon after the ceremony. But there’s something I need to do before the feast begins.”

“Of course, no worries Vlad.” I smiled at him.

He gives me one more tight hug before kissing me on the cheek. He mists out of sight.

“You know he can kiss you on the lips in front of me,” Damien finally speaks up walking towards me, “it’ll take sometime to adjust to, but I promise Leo and I won’t kill him.”

I looked at Damien confused feigning innocence, “and why would Vladimir want to kiss me.”

“Because he’s your mate.” Damien said. “ I’ve already told you I made peace with that. I don’t want to share you with anyone, but if I have to, at least it’s Vladimir, and I know he only has your best interest at heart.”

“How far you and Vladimir have come in these last two weeks.” I said stepping closer to Damien. “And to think the two of you were mortal enemies.”

“It was because of you Guinevere, you’ve already started to bring about a change.”

I stepped closer to Damien still wrapping my arms around him.

“What if I told you, that you didn’t t have to share me?” I asked him whispering in his ear.

Damien let out a low growl. “Then I called my mate a liar, seeing as you’re already mated with Vladimir.”

“That’s where you’re wrong Damien.” I kissed his ear lobe, whispering against his skin.

“Vladimir and I, we are not mates. I am his soul keeper and he is mine. There is nothing physical between us. What we feel for each other is purely emotional. More than a familial bond, but not sexual in the least.” I licked my mark on his neck.

“Gwynn,” Damien pulled away from me. His voice rough. “You’re driving me crazy, I’m trying to concentrate on what you’re saying, but I can’t when you’re over here seducing me.”

“Exactly my point,” I smile at Damien, “this,” I said gesturing between us, “this pull we feel towards each other is for us and us alone, Vladmir and I we don’t share this connection.”

Damien looked at me, finally understanding what I meant.

“Thank the goddess.” He sighed out in relief, “the thought of sharing you was killing me. You are mine Guinevere, all mine.”

“Always,” I replied to Damien’s statement.

Hunger and desire flashed in Damien’s eyes.

“Guinevere,” he said taking me hand, “ I want to show you what it means to be fully mine, but first I need to show you something.”

“Okay,.”