The Luna Trials by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 71.

They were walking along a path lit by candles in thick glass lanterns that looked like stars strewn about their feet. The night was cold, but this was considered a good sign in the North because the dark sky was clear of clouds and thanks to that, they all could see one of the most significant miracles of the North Lycan Kingdom. The Aurora.

Savannah’s lips parted slightly as the icy air kissed her skin, but that did not bother her in the slightest. She had seen magic wielded before her quite a few times in the past, but she had never seen something so powerful and enchanting. The glimmering waves above

her head went from deep purple to magenta and then to soft pink, continuing to morph into lime green and then a slightly richer olive colour. It was magical, and Gideon stumbled, gazing up at the phenomenon, but Savannah did not pause. She didn’t care what kind of magic was surrounding her, she wouldn’t care if the whole world was falling apart right now because, in the distance, she saw something far more beautiful, something far more important and precious to her – the royal blue glow of her mate’s eyes.

Kai was waiting at the top of a high peak with Elene by his side as it was decided that she would be the one to perform their mating ceremony and the crowning. However, a priestess of Fenrir was present as well as it was required for the most important part. Claude and Chloe were working tonight with a small camera already filming the event. Their closest friends and family were the only ones invited this time as they learned from the mistakes of their past. Lachlan, Zara, Riannon, and Aspen in his new wheelchair waited on one side, while Kyle, Evelynn, Petra, Ash, Reid and Naya stood on the other side of the groom, awaiting the Royal Western siblings.

Kai drew a deep breath when he saw her. His bride was the image of perfection in her pale blue dress, dazzling sequins dancing down the gown. She emanated that subtle glow that made him forget that in the morning, they all would be going to war. To him, she was shining brighter than the Aurora, even brighter than the North Star itself. And the best part was that this woman was now his. Her luscious golden brown hair was covering her neck, and he couldn’t see his mark, but he knew it was there, he could feel it, and this made his lips curl into a smile.

She was breathtaking, and it seemed like her brother was taking forever to bring her to him.

Their eyes locked, and she smiled shyly. As if she didn’t belong to him already with her body and soul. Fenrir, this woman was driving.

him crazy! She would always have this effect on him. Of that, he was sure.

Savannah passed her friends and beamed at Kyle, who winked at her, wrapping his arms around Evelynn, who pushed him away almost instantly with an eye roll. She gave a sad smile to Aspen, whose legs in human form would never heal properly because they were broken on purpose and let heal in an incorrect position way too many times to be able to fix it now. He, however, nodded at her with a grin. As if his heart wasn’t broken into a myriad of pieces, just like his body.

Riannon smiled brightly at her sister–in–law, hands on her already growing belly. She was the only one wearing a fur coat here because Gideon wouldn’t have it any other way.

Finally, Savannah was within his reach and Kai wanted to touch her desperately, but Gideon stopped and did not make the few final steps. The Northern King suppressed a growl, wondering if this was some form of sabotage from his old rival, but when he heard the

Western King speak, he let it go.

“Savvy,” Gideon placed his hands on his sister’s shoulders and turned her to look at him. “It’s hard for me to admit this and, especially to say it out loud, but you are a strong and independent woman now. Today you gain a new family, but I want you to know that you will never lose your old one. You are the pride of the Western Lycan Kingdom and you will always be welcomed there. If you ever need help, there is a whole kingdom that will come to your aid. This is my vow to you, dear sister.”

her head, blinking away the tears. “Thank you.”

brother gave her a fatherly kiss on the forehead and stepped back, leaving her alone on the starlit path. However,

join hands with Kai, their fingers lacing together instantly, each move filled

of this to be done, for the camera to be turned off and for them to be alone together again. She didn’t have enough

here to celebrate the union of King Kai Fionnlagh and Princess Savannah Stormhold. Two halves of the same whole, they have already proven to be mates and accepted each other’s

tonight. He had a speech prepared on a

way to being a better king and a better man. Even in the darkest hours, even in the worst of blizzards, you are the one who makes me see light. I will spend my whole life proving to you that I’m worthy of the honour Fenrir personally bestowed on me when he made me your mate. For that, I will be forever grateful. I swear to protect you with my life, fight for you with the entirety of my being, love you until the day I die, and respect you the way you deserve. You’re my Luna and my Queen, and nothing will ever change that. I will be trying every day to prove to you, to the gods,

softly, her voice betraying her emotions as she spoke. “You have nothing to prove. I can feel every word you said with my heart, and you should know that I reciprocate every single one of them. I lost you once, and my life lost its colours. They call you my second chance mate, but to me, you were, are, and always will be my one and only. The only one I ever wanted to spend my life with. I swear to be the best Luna I can be and rule by your side in accordance with the Northern traditions and laws, I swear to give you my unconditional support and love and stay on your side forever.

and Kai pulled her closer, wishing for

politicians. It was a new facet she got to see tonight, and her hand brushed softly over her mate’s. Ash flinched, and she held her breath for a moment, scared that

She was told she was beautiful but was she really? And if she was, then why didn’t he act and stake his claim on

were, together and with no obstacles between them, but he’d barely spoken a

for the war. It must have been that, and the rest was just in her head, But at the same time, there was this uncomfortable gnawing feeling inside of her chest

wanted. Or, at the very least, he wasn’t sure that

carefully entwined their fingers together, giving him a light tug. His eyes were on the happy couple but at the same time, she felt

the north star in the centre, surrounded by

wisely,” Elene said the sacred words. “Kai Fionnlagh,

Northern Crown and agree to share the burden of responsibility with me, to rule not as Queen

answered with a smile, “It

placed the crown onto her head and was amazed by how well it fit. As if it

mate bowed as Savannah Stormhold, but she lifted her head as Savannah

Only Gideon and Riannon stayed standing as their equals, but they

wife to face him and gently covered her lips with his in a chaste kiss. Just a little bit longer, and his kisses would be different. Just a little bit

and it flew away in the wind, baring her neck and