Chapter 189 – The Luna Trials Novel by Marissa Gilbert

Filed To Story: The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert

“You will be regretting this your whole life, you know?”

“I know…” Brigit’s voice barely had any life in it.

“Excuse me,” she whispered and left the room abruptly. Ria looked out of the window too, and noticed Aspen walking in the middle of the square.

She hoped that the two mates would throw away their fears and reunite today despite everything.

The Western Queen took a look around the room. The tables were sat here for the big celebration, with a small platform in the middle, where Kai would mark Savannah in less than an hour. She caught Princess Elene staring at her husband while she gave local omegas their last orders for tonight. This made Riannon gr0an quietly. She tried to be kind, but she wasn’t a saint.

That Northern woman needed a new object of adoration.

Kyle tried to be a gentleman a few good feet away from her, telling jokes to Petra and making her laugh, while Evelyn watched him with a little smile on her l!ps. Astrid’s family was on their way but running late. The Southerner only had her friend Emma by her side today. However, both seemed happy with everything. The ones not happy were Inga and her pack. Celia kept them company as her only living family was Aspen, and he was working tonight. It was clear that both girls still couldn’t get over Penelope’s death. This was to be expected.

The music started playing, and all guests slowly returned to their places. The future King: Queen were about to arrive.

Savannah felt excited. Yes, they had to rush and fit everything into one day, but it did not matter much to her. What was important was that once Kai’s mark was on her neck, her bond with Zack would weaken. Gradually, she would be able to get rid of him even if he kept escaping them.

Not to mention that it would increase the chances of him accepting her rejection the next time they saw each other. He would probably beg for it himself, as this should hurt him like hell. They were true mates; the bond between them was strong enough thanks to their mating.

Only a mark was missing. As soon as her neck was pierced with Kai’s canines, Zack would be in agony. She was surprised he wasn’t still having s.ex with multiple girls to try and prevent her from going through with her decision.

But the night was young…

Kai laced their fingers together, and she glanced at him, forgetting her worries. He looked so good in a traditional northern coat. Just like a prince from a fairy tale. Savvy had hated fairy tales ever since she was a little kid, but she wasn’t going to tell him that.

She was wearing a pale blue traditional bridal dress herself. The design was very simple yet elegant, with northern patterns embroidered on her corset. The long skirt reached the floor, and a small train of light fabric followed her as she walked.

Most of her hair was down in soft curls, but part was twisted in an intricate braid at the back of her head with the North Star and Crescent pins adorning it. She did not want to overdo it, but it was essential to show her respect to every Northerner present.

Savannah knew she wasn’t their perfect Luna choice, but she would do her best to make them change their minds.

“Did I say how much I love you?” Kai pulled her into his embrace, although it was almost time for them to join the guests.

“Only about half a million times today!” She grinned at him.

“Ah, this is why it feels like it’s not enough!” He leaned down and brushed his l!ps over hers. They had to stay away from each other because of the preparations for the past few days, and he knew he couldn’t do much to her now.

Not yet.

But as soon as the ceremony was done and they paid their respects to everyone, he would take her back to their bedroom even if he had to throw her over his shoulder again.

“I can’t wait for the formalities to be done!” Kai whispered, and she touched his cheek, her eyes gleaming with happiness.

“Let’s go then!” She giggled. “The sooner we start, the sooner we are done.”

An omega opened the doors before them, and they entered the throne room decorated for the event.

Savvy had been to this spacious hall so many times, yet she found it the most beautiful tonight.

Candles were everywhere. Big, small, tall, short. On the tables and on the lamps hanging at the ceiling.

And even in glassholders on the floor. It was the only light source now, and it seemed like they were walking among little fiery stars.

Claude and Chloe were among the guests right next to Elene. There was just one camera inside today, as they still would have to show the footage to the world later. They earned this right by trying to help them to contain the damage control.

She was happy to see so many happy familiar faces tonight. Naya winked at her as they passed them. Her mother, Alpha Ramina, was present too, although Savvy did not notice her Luna or Naya’s biological father.

A priestess of Fenrir was waiting for them at the stage, but they stopped before they could reach her. As always, it was time for a speech.

Some omega brought them their drinks, and quests also stood up with their glasses. Discreetly, Savannah checked if her wine had any scents that weren’t supposed to be there, but to her relief, she found nothing. Kai gave her a rea*s*suring squeeze, and their eyes locked again. Moon Goddess, she couldn’t wait for his teeth to pierce her skin and leave their forever mark..

“Today, you are all witnesses to my happiness!” Kai spoke with the confidence of a true king. “To me, Savannah is already my Queen and my Luna, but the sacred rituals must be performed for the world to accept my choice. And, to be honest, I can’t wait to start!”

A wave of understanding chuckles erupted through the room.

Only now Savvy noticed that Lachlan and Zara were still missing.

“Each Northern Royal Marking Ceremony starts with a sip of the sacred wine made from fruit that grows on the mountain where Fenrir once walked and was blessed by the priestesses from his shrine. Please, share with us tonight this wine and our happiness!”

“By Fenrir’s will!” The Northerners growled in unison while the rest of the quests nodded respectfully to this.

Savannah couldn’t help her smile as her l!ps touched the liquid and her eyes locked with her beloved. The quests followed their example and took their first gulps. They emptied their glasses and placed them back on the tray. The young omega bowed and went to the corner of the room.

Holding their hands together, Kai and Savvy stepped on the platform, bowing to the priestess.

The woman in a white and blue robe with tattoos on her face, started to read an old prayer in the ancient northern language to Fenrir as Savannah looked at her chosen mate.

The sound of breaking glassdistracted them, and they turned to see a very pale Naya in Alpha Ramina’s arms.

“Naya!” The werecat Alpha called her daughter. Another broken glass, and Celia, on the other side, fell with her face on the table.

“No!” Savvy whispered in disbelief and looked at Kai again, clenching his hands as hard as she could. As if it could help the situation somehow.

“Protect my Queen!” Kai growled to the guards who were supposed to be outside the doors. They just saw them a few seconds ago!

No one arrived.

Another broken glassand a loud roar sounded which Savannah couldn’t confuse with anything else in this world. She lost the ability to speak the moment she saw Gideon trying to wake up Riannon, who seemed unconscious.

“Ria!” He sounded so scared for the first time in her life.

One by one, the guests were fainting. Savvy hoped they were fainting. It had to be just temporary! It couldn’t be happening for real! So tried to run, but they couldn’t make it to the door.

“Kai!” She turned to the Northern King and saw him struggling to breathe. “Kai!” Her piercing scream was something she couldn’t control. He fell on one knee, still holding her hands, and she dropped right next to him. Seeing him like that was more excruciating than anything she had ever experienced.

“Kai!” She looked him in the eye, and he tried to say something to her.

“Savvy-” He grasped her in a desperate attempt to do at least something. His l!ps were barely moving. “Run!” he said before he collapsed to her feet.

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