Fated To Roman: The Almighty Alpha
Twenty-Four

Roman's POV

Cleo looked absolutely stunning in her dress with her hair hung down in loose curls. I knew we would be cutting it close, but I couldn't help myself. I wanted to feel her writhing beneath me once again. She was addictive and I just couldn't get enough.

As we got outside the ceremony was just about to begin. I laughed to myself as Cleo made a beeline for the buffet table piling a plate so high that I wondered how she would eat it all. Flashbacks of when Layla had been pregnant flooded my mind making me laugh.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen of the Moonlight Pack. We are gathered here tonight to partake in Alpha Kai's next step in his journey. If we can please welcome he and his mate to the stage." A chorus of applause began as Kai and Kaylee walked hand in hand to the centre of the stage. Looking out at all the pack members here to celebrate, a part of me wished I had in fact taken over as Alpha. Though I know it's too late for me now I am proud of my brother, of the Alpha he has become. I only hope that his mate regardless that she's a demon can help him continue to strengthen the pack and its members. Everyone became silent as we listened to Elder Kane recite a versus from a page in the old leather book he held in his hands, only for both Kaylee and Kai to repeat what he said.

"I Kaylee Gomez, hereby accept the title of Luna. I accept the role in all its hardship and glory. I vow to protect and nourish the Moonlight Pack and all its members. I promise to listen and care for all those in need." Elder Kane took the ceremonial knife making a slit in the palm of both Kaylee and Kai. Fisting their hands, they held them over the brass goblet letting their blood fuse.

"I Alpha Kai, hereby accept you Kaylee Gomez as not only my mate but as my Luna. I vow to protect and support you as you become a member of my pack."

"Do you Kaylee submit to Alpha Kai? Do you promise to act in the beneficial ways of the Moonlight pack? Do you swear to follow our laws that structure the way in which we live?"

"I do." Kaylee bowed her head bearing her neck in submission to Kai.

"Then I hereby bless this pair under the command of our moon goddess as they accept each other."

"We accept each other." They both spoke in unison. Elder Kane handed the goblet to Kai who took a mouthful before passing it to Kaylee who did the same.

"Moonlight Pack, please welcome Luna Kaylee!" Everyone stood from their seats clapping in support to celebrate their new Luna.

Turning my attention back to Cleo I stood and watched her as she spoke with her sister. She had been so broken up after their argument and I felt guilty for not being able to fix it for her. I watched helplessly as Cleo begged Daphne to speak to her. Every word she spoke falling on death ears. Balthazar came forward as we witnessed Daphne slap Cleo before turning and walking away. I went to step forwards only to find myself stuck in place as Eric's voice entered my head.

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There had been a breach in the western border. Six rogues were making their way through our territory as border control fought to prevent more from entering.

"Cleo, I need you to go and wait with my mum she will take you somewhere safe." Gripping her face, I kissed her. Sliding my hand down her arm I gripped her hand taking one last look before dropping her hand. I knew she was more than capable at defending herself, but whilst she was pregnant, I wasn't about to take any risks.

"Roman what's..." her words interrupted as a symphony of growls and snarls rang out into the night. Pulling Cleo behind me, I growled in warning to the approaching wolf. Ignoring my warning the wolf leapt off the ground aiming directly for Cleo. Pushing her aside I wasted no time in shifting. Attacking the rogue head on I growled as he struck, his claws slashing into my back leg dragging them down to my ankle. Warm blood trickled down my leg making the ground slippery. "ROMAN!" Cleo's scream snapped me back to reality just in time as the wolf went for my throat. Balthazar took immediate control throwing our force field up. The rogue was moving too quick to notice it, running straight into it and bouncing off. Getting to my feet Balthazar dropped the force field allowing me to attack. Grabbing the rogue by the throat I ripped into it. Even after years of shifting and hunting in wolf form I'll never get used to the feeling of an animal writhing beneath as it fights for its life to suddenly go limp. Shifting back, I limped over to Cleo who ran into me knocking me back on my ass.

"You're going to need stitches." Panic filled her voice as she took in the large wound on my leg. It stung like a bitch and would take longer to heal without stitches holding it closed, but there wasn't time. Guards were getting the women, children and elderly into the underground bunkers as more rogues appeared having slipped past the borders.

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"Cleo come with me we need to get inside." Mum appeared at my side my fathers behind her. Axel held a silver knife in one hand while Hector was in wolf form. It was times like this my father hated not having his wolf. He had gotten past the grief of losing him but hated not being able to protect his mates and family. It was common knowledge that his wolf had died, but only those close to him knew he also lost his element that day.

A rogue in human form came up behind my father wrapping his arms around his wolfs waist. Howling he tried to claw him only with his age his wolf wasn't as strong. My other father Axel wasted no time in sticking the knife into the man's neck rendering him dead. Cleo nodded before getting to her feet and taking my mum's hand. I watched as they made their way into the pack house to my family's bunker. Creating a hurricane, I forced it towards the wolves that followed those trying to run allowing them the time they needed to get to safety.

"Roman Gemstone." That voice. I knew that voice. She was dead I had killed her with my own two hands. I ripped her throat from her in front of her family. "What's wrong Roman? You look as though you've seen a ghost." She was right about that.

"How?" No other words would form. There was no possible way she could really be there standing in front of me. It had to be trick. A cast created by a witch to fall me, to get me to drop my guard.

"You know the world we live in Roman. When someone dies, do they really stay dead for long?" The way her red lips curled up into a smile. It was that smile that attracted me to her in the first place. "I hear you finally found your mate. I hope you've both said your goodbyes because you won't be seeing her again." Clicking her fingers two well-built men came out of the pack house. Cleo unconscious over one's shoulder while the other dragged my mum by her hair throwing her at my feet. Getting to my knees I made sure my mum was ok before growling as they placed Cleo on a bench. "I also hear your going to be a dad. I'd congratulate you but unfortunately that pup will never be born. You should have died at the hands of your uncle, but the idiot failed. I however won't. I will kill your pup and your mate while you watch."

"You'll do no such thing." My eyes darted to my mum as she ripped her hand from mine. Her voice no longer her own but that of her wolf. Venus hadn't spoken since her torture, neither had she shifted. Taking a step forward fur sprouted along my mother's arms. Turning to look at me tears burned her eyes as she gritted her teeth to prevent from screaming. Shifting for the first time in years I knew caused her pain, but she did it for me, for my mate and for her grandchild. Within minutes her human form was replaced by her wolf. Venus stood tall and proud ignoring the scars that ran along her. Her once bright and thick fur now dull and patchy but no matter what anyone thought, my mum was still beautiful.