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."

of his usual petty self of being partial

It is a divine gift, meant to be cherished, which is why interfering with

bond is frowned upon, but at the end of the day, everyone has free will. Some choose to embrace the bond. Others... walk

she-wolves during the

tension passed through the room at the mention of the war, but no one dwelt on

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

couple about three years ago. But since then, no new student has been bonded.

a long beat of silence as the class absorbed everything. Then Radcliff turned from

before we

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

he turned to Dion, whose

"Yes, Mr. Dion?"

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,

up straight and asked. "Why can’t humans recognize their human mates?" Although he sounded genuinely curious, Dion was know for his jokes

lips thinned with irritation. "Because you’re obviously human," he replied coldly. "Don’t

while Daisy’s mouth tightened in disbelief. To think the man

Radcliff scanned the room. "Next?" he said,

hand,