The minute of quiet was intended for Luke to officially present her to the pack as their Luna and to express gratitude to the Goddess Selena for bestowing upon him a remarkable gift. He would love and cherish her, even during her moments of obstinacy or his irritations, confident that she would possess the capacity to forgive him. She perceived almost the entire pack giggle in response. She accepted her role as Luna of the pack and expressed gratitude to the entire pack for her presence, pledging to strive to be an exemplary Luna, assist in their leadership, and assert the Alpha’s authority when necessary. Received additional laughter from the group.
She observed him smile directly at her after the mind-link concluded, prompting her to chuckle involuntarily, just as he had been unable to refrain from doing. They were prone to frequent conflicts; nevertheless, as long as they maintained their affection for one another, resolutions could be achieved, and compromises reached, given their mutual stubbornness and strong-willed nature.
Amidst the dinner and dancing, abundant music, and several photographs, he momentarily escorted her to the periphery of the room, away from the festivities. He approached a secluded area by a vase of flowers and gazed down at her, a gentle smile gracing his face as he observed her. She gazed up at him with a similar smile.
He leaned into his palm as it gently cradled her face. “I love you, Bella,” he said softly, echoing a little of Maddis in that declaration. Just before he went down to kiss her gently and lingeringly, they had a moment away from everyone, exclusively for themselves.
The snow continued to fall heavily when they returned to their suite that night; the triplets had already fallen asleep. Stepping onto the balcony, as he had intended, was not feasible at that moment. Luke informed her that he wished to introduce her to the moon goddess during the full moon, as was her entitlement.
She smiled at him, saying softly, “I believe she is aware.” Bella spoke as he stood behind her in their bedroom, his arms encircling her while she leaned against him. Together, they gazed out the window at the dense snowfall; the moon was obscured, hidden by Mother Nature’s veil.
“I understand you have two surprises for me.”
Heard him chuckling quietly, “I do, but not until breakfast; we will be having breakfast with your family, just so you are aware.” “Everything has been prearranged: a late breakfast.” He smiled into her neck, “neither of us needs to rise early.”
“Is that so?” Bella reciprocated the teasing.
“Mm hmm.” She discerned his longing and could even perceive his scent. “Tonight, it will not be solely me; Maddis also wishes to express his affection for you.”
“Goddess, I shall be completely fatigued.” She laughed and turned to confront him, smiling up at him, and then grinned upon noticing Maddis sitting there on the surface, fully in command, a mischievous growl emanating from him directed at her.
“My turn first.”
Bella awoke to the auditory presence of her mother’s voice in her thoughts, “Will you join us for breakfast?”
“Indeed, I am aware.” She yawned, having just obtained a few hours of sleep; between Maddis and Luke, and subsequently Maddis and Tyler, she felt thoroughly satiated yet still fatigued.
“Awake, slumberer; breakfast will be prepared in 20 minutes.”
Elevate your breasts and proceed here; Luke is aware of the location.
“Very well.” She exhaled deeply, her eyes eventually opening to discover Luke gazing directly at her, prompting her to shake her head at the grin on his face. “Are you not fatigued in the slightest?”
“A little,” he affirmed. “We can retire early or take a daytime nap.” “Hurry, breakfast is almost prepared.”
They arose, washed, and to her astonishment, he presented a blindfold for her to don, raising an eyebrow at him.
“A final surprise.” He grinned.
She declined verbally yet permitted him to blindfold her and guided her out of the suite. She heard the children laughing as they conversed about breakfast with their grandparents. Upon entering the lift, she saw he was attempting to perplex her. He instructed the children to hit all the buttons, causing the lift to halt at every floor, ascending and descending again until she laughed and declared it sufficient.
She heard their laughter as she was finally guided out of the lift and down the hallway into a room where she could hear her entire family, including her parents, Brad, and Victoria. Ultimately, she was permitted to observe her surroundings as the blindfold was removed.
