Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 401

KASMINE.

The moment the double doors swung open, I swear my heart skipped about ten beats at once.

The hall was already filled to the brim, the whole place radiating with excitement and warmth… The cheer that erupted almost knocked me off my feet… the roar of the hall… The claps and the deep, resonant howls of my pack. Oh, God.

We walked into the hall. Alphas and Lunas from far and near were in attendance.

My fingers were laced tight in Kester’s, his thumb brushing over my knuckles like he was grounding me, and telling me ‘stay with me, Mine‘, his other hand at the small of my back, steering me like I was something precious he wasn’t about to let the world handle on its own, as we walked to the podium.

I could feel the subtle tension in him, that coiled, possessive pride that was so very him. Every step we took together down that aisle felt like it belonged to a dream I’d once been too afraid to have.

The golden light spilling from the chandeliers caught on his dark hair, the sharp lines of his jaw, the glint in his eyes that hadn’t left me since we entered. That look – God, that look. Obsessive. Loving. Possessive. Proud. It said MINE without a single word. And every time my heart dared to race, he placed his palm against mine and squeezed, as if to remind me he felt it too.

“You got this, baby,” He whispered into my ear as we stood in front of the officiating elder.

Norlan was already waiting for us at the podium, all dressed up in matching suits as my Alpha. Deep grey suits.

Speak of friendship.

He smiled at us as we drew near. God, the smile on his face… It wasn’t just happiness. It was that kind of smile you give family when you’re proud of them. I couldn’t help but grin back, and Kester gave him a nod.

When we reached, I stood between Kester and Norlan. The elder was already in place, his ceremonial robes falling to the floor, holding that big old leather book which, honestly, weighed a hundred

years.

to be made Beta of the Blood Crescent pack?” I asked Norlan

ready my whole life, Luna. That asshole just didn’t notice,” He winked and nodded toward

my waist, his fingers curling against my hip. He didn’t even

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eyes were on me like I was

after performing some rites, today you stand before your Alpha, before your pack, and before the laws of our people. You are called to be Luna –

a lead

would guard your own life? Do you vow to stand beside your Alpha

and in weakness, in battle and

eye, Kester hadn’t looked away from me once. His stare burned through

it made my chest

breathed, “I

for only

The elder kept going.

beside your Alpha, to be his strength when he falters, his counsel in times

began to fall in hot trails down my cheeks that I didn’t

hide.

was still staring at me like I’d hung the moon and the stars

throat tightened.

half the time, I barely heard him. My eyes kept finding Kester’s, and every time they did, he’d give me that small, almost wicked smirk. That

to lead without fear, and

a shaky smile, “I swear

“Then, by the authority of the council, I name you

Crescent Pack.”

another round of applause and cheers, but the sound blurred into nothing