In Between The Alphas
Chapter 78

We left around 5 for the ceremony. Logan arranged for someone to pick us up and I spent the entire ride bouncing my feet.

"Nerves," Diana asked and I shook my head.

"Anticipation,"

"You are going to do great," she assured me, "And you will be the best Luna this pack has seen."

"I hope so," I muttered, "I'm just worried about meeting Logan's parents."

"Don't worry about them; they will love you," she placed a hand on my shoulder, "If they can love me despite the fact that I am a nightmare, then they will definitely love you."

"I can do this," I said to myself and she nodded.

"Now that is the spirit."

When we arrived she led me to the door and gripped my hand.

"I have to go sit down now," she said, "But I'm rooting for you."

"Thank you Diana, for everything."

"We're all going to be waiting for you."

She went in through the side door and I took a deep breath to steady myself; I can do this. I turned to the guard at the door and nodded and he pulled it open.

The Luna ceremony also serves as a mating ceremony so it's pretty much like a wedding. I stand next to Logan and say some vows then we cut our hands open over a chalice to strengthen the bond and he marks me. Everything seems pretty easy to handle but I'm worried about the marking.

I made my way down the makeshift aisle and I almost teared up at how beautiful everything was. Diana honestly outdid herself with the arrangements and I made a mental note to thank her for it later.

I made my way over to Logan who was staring at me with awe.

"Hey," he mouthed and I cracked a smile.

"Hey right back,"

"Do you Charlotte Denver promise to protect this pack, to help the members and to give yourself for it if need be? Logan asked and I nodded.

"I do,"

"Do you promise to stay faithful to this pack and to love the members as your own?"

"I do,"

"Then, I Logan," everyone gasped at the lack of a title, "Promise to love you and protect you as my own."

"What are you doing?" I whispered, this isn't part of the ritual.

"I promise to treat you as my equal, never to be designated to the sidelines but to stand by my side for all eternity," he swore as he slashed the knife across his skin and I winced.

He cradled my hand softly and nicked it with such precision and care that I didn't even feel the sting immediately.

He joined our bloody hands together and held them over the chalice before draining it into the fire which glowed brighter.

"Are you ready?" he asked and I nodded slowly, "It's going to hurt a little at first."

"I'll be fine Logan."

He brushed my hair over to my back and exposed my left shoulder blade. I shivered I anticipation when he buried his face in my neck and inhaled.

"Take a deep breath," he instructed and I had barely exhaled when he struck.

I inhaled sharply at the pain which quickly turned into an onslaught of pleasure and just as quickly as he started he pulled away.

"Are you okay?" he asked and I nodded, "Words, Charlotte."

"I'm awesome."

He flashed me a dimpled smile before facing the crowd, "Dark Moon pack; your Luna," he announced and everyone burst into applause. Everyone started to mingle while Logan helped me wash the residue blood off my hands.

"You look beautiful," he told me and I fought back a smile.

"You're not so bad yourself."

"Oh my goddess; you guys looked so cute up there," Diana squealed as she made her way over, "I'm so glad you are officially part of the family now, I could cry." "Please don't," Logan muttered and she smacked him on the shoulder.

"You look good Charlie," Greg said and I pulled him in for a hug then lowered his voice, "You deserve all of this and more and I know Logan is going to take very good care of you." "Now you're going to make me cry," I mumbled, "Thank you."

He pulled away and we entertained congratulations from a few people before Logan leaned in to whisper.

"My parents really want to meet you," he said and my eyes widened, "Relax; they will love you, I promise."

"Okay," I said finally, "I can do this."

He held onto my hand and pressed a kiss to it before leading me over to where two people were sitting and my first thought was, "They look young,"

"My mum had me at eighteen," he explained and my mouth formed an 'o', "Dad was 20."

As we got closer the lady got up and pulled me in for a hug. I was shocked at first but I quickly returned it.

"You are so beautiful," she said as she pulled away to look at me, "The moon goddess really blessed Logan with you."

"Relax Trisha; you're scaring her," the man walked up to me, "I'm Adam, pleased to meet you."

"I'm Charlotte," I managed, "But you can call me Charlie."

Adam is the splitting image of Logan. They have the same features from the eyes to the nose and their hair. He was sporting a tailored dark blue suit and his hair was gelled back neatly.

Trisha is a complete opposite with luscious blond hair and blue eyes; she looks like she could have a career in modeling if she wanted. Her dress was the same shade as Adam's suit and fit her slim figure like a glove. It's hard to believe that this woman is 43. "It's wonderful to meet you Charlie," Trisha said, "Please take a seat."

I took a seat opposite them but Logan remained standing.

"I have something really important I need to handle," he said and my eyes widened, "I'm sorry but I'll be back as soon as possible."

"Stay safe," I whispered and he gave me a smile.

"I always am."

He rushed off and I turned back to Trisha who hadn't stopped smiling.

"We wanted to meet you since the very first day Logan told us about you," Trisha gushed, "But Logan explained what was going on with Hunter."

I'm surprised he told them. Wouldn't he want to hide the fact that his mate is betrothed to another person?

"Of course Hunter has never been the same since his mate died," she said softly.

"He was a creep long before then," Adam scoffed, "But you're our family now and we will keep you safe and protected from him."

"Thank you," I said softly, "it's really nice to meet you; you did an amazing job with your son."

"Speaking of sons; are you and Logan planning to have any children of yours soon?"

"We haven't exactly spoken about it," I said through flaming cheeks, "But I'm sure it will come up later."

"You don't have to feel pressured to have kids now," she assured me, "I mean look at Samantha; she waited to have Amelia and she is doing great." "Amelia is an angel," I agreed

"We should go check on Samantha," Trish said to Adam, "It was really nice to meet you Charlie."

"It was wonderful to meet you too,"

We said our final goodbyes and they rushed off to goddess knows where. I was about to go looking for Logan when I felt a hand against my back.