Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 238: Mate Bond - 2

"Now, I know that some of you are curious about the marking ceremony," Radcliff said, his voice carrying the same reverence as before. "It is a significant rite in werewolf culture, the process by which a male wolf shifter bites his mate to embed his scent into her flesh, and the female reciprocates."

"While this might sound primitive, strange, childish or even animalistic to outsiders," he continued, "it is, in fact, a deeply sacred ritual, honored by the Moon Goddess herself. It is through this act that the binding rune appears on the skin of both mates, a proof of their eternal bond."

Violet, suddenly perked up, her mind catching onto that last part.

So, the Moon Goddess gives them a permanent tattoo for fucking and biting each other?

Cool.

Radcliff gestured toward the electronic board, tapping the display where sketches of runes appeared. "The binding rune," he explained, "varies from couple to couple. It is as unique as the bond itself. No two couple marks are the same."

"It can appear anywhere on the body," he said, scrolling through the images. "Though, over time, we have documented the most common spots which are the neck, the arms, the shoulder, the chest, the thighs, the stomach —"

"Or on the butt." Abel, Roman’s beta interrupted him with a cocky grin. "Now that’s a spot I’d love to check out on my mate."

The class exploded into laughter at once. Violet rolled her eyes as she caught Roman slapping Abel a high five, the two of them looking way too pleased with themselves. Of course. Fools.

Mr. Radcliff exhaled deeply, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Ha ha, so funny," he said dryly, trying to rein it in. "No more jokes. We’re discussing something of importance."

trying to act like a responsible teacher today instead of his usual petty self of being partial towards the wolves. It was

sacred to our people. It is a divine gift, meant to be cherished, which is why interfering with another’s mate is considered a

a mate bond is frowned upon, but at the end of the day, everyone has free

bond even rarer now is the loss of pureblooded she-wolves during the Great War. Their numbers were decimated, and with them, many

the room at the mention of the war, but no one dwelt on it. It was

lightening his once grim tone, "the Moon Goddess is merciful. Over the years, she has extended this grace to humans, which is why we now see wolves and humans being bonded together. It remains uncommon, but

added, "Lunaris Academy even had a fated couple about three years ago. But since then, no new student has been bonded. So yes, it’s rare, but it

of silence as the class absorbed everything. Then

questions before we

even move, Daisy’s hand shot into the air immediately, but Mr. Radcliff pointedly looked past

turned to Dion, whose hand hovered just before

"Yes, Mr. Dion?"

under her breath. Just when she thought the man had changed, he proved that assholes never really do. She saw his move for exactly what it was, and in that moment, their rogue status had never felt louder. Mr. Radcliff was throwing it right in their

human mates?" Although he sounded genuinely curious, Dion was know for his jokes and right

"Because you’re obviously human," he replied coldly. "Don’t ask me

ripple of laughter ran through the class while Daisy’s mouth tightened in disbelief. To think the

"Next?"

lifted a hand, turning a flirtatious