Chapter 15: Welcome to tradition, Luna
(Aurora's POV)
The sacred clearing glimmered under the pale moonlight as the ceremony finally concluded. I felt an overwhelming rush of relief and pride coursing through me.
My hands subconscious went to the wolf pendant resting against my chest—the one Marcus had placed there, sealing our bond in front of so many.
But as I turned on the smooth stone path that wound through the Sacred Moon Forest, I faltered. My ceremonial gown, so elegant, so intricate, somehow caught under my heel. I tipped forward, my balance gone in an instant.
Before I could even gasp, strong arms wrapped around me, steadying me. “Easy there,” Marcus murmured close to my ear.
His voice held that gentle teasing edge I was beginning to recognize. “We wouldn’t want our
