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

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

Savvy now as she practically ran to join hands with Kai, their fingers lacing together instantly, each move filled with

exactly how he felt. She couldn’t wait for all 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 of him after the reunion. She did not think

the North Star and the Aurora,” Elene started her speech with a serene smile on her lips, “we are gathered 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 true marks. They are already united in the eyes of Fenrir and the Moon Goddess, and tonight, they will be united in the

He had a speech prepared on a piece of paper, but he decided that he didn’t need it.

he chose not to use her full name. What he was going to say was coming from his heart, and he did not want to bury it in formalities. “I didn’t get to say this to you last time, but I need you to know this. From the day I met you, I knew you belonged to me. I knew you were the missing part of me that I have been searching for my whole life. You had another mate, but this never felt right to me because deep inside, I knew you were my North Star. You brightened my life and showed me the 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

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

talking because her voice broke, and Kai pulled her closer, wishing for nothing else but to bury his face in the crook

among the guests, Petra teared up listening to all this. It was so beautiful to watch true mates confessing their feelings. She knew both Kai and Savannah as fierce warriors and smart politicians. It was a new facet she got to see tonight, and her

everything. 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 her? This was what an Alpha was supposed to do. This was something she’d waited for her whole life.

but he’d barely spoken a word to

he was busy preparing 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

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

a light tug. His eyes were on the happy couple but at the same time, she felt him gripping her hand slightly. A

crown in her hands. The blue and white diamonds formed the north star in the

tells us to choose our partners wisely,” Elene said the sacred words. “Kai Fionnlagh,

his face. “I’d already made my choice a while ago. There is only one Queen for me. Savannah Stormhold, will you accept the Northern Crown and agree to share the burden of responsibility with me, to rule not as Queen Consort but as my rightful partner? Do you agree to be my Queen, my Luna, my wife and the future mother of my heirs?”

gracefully and answered with a smile, “It

amazed by how well it fit. As if it

she lifted her head as Savannah Fionnlagh, the

bowed their heads to the new royal couple, showing their respect. Only Gideon and Riannon stayed standing as

lips with his in a chaste kiss. Just

flew away in the wind, baring her