Hunter
We had to take some extra time to arrange for Sara and Marco to join us. Normally I would mind them joining because a mating ceremony was special, but if this is what we needed to do to have peace, then it's what we would do.
Marco and I were waiting in the backyard with my uncle, who was performing the ceremonies. Mating ceremonies were pretty straightforward. They were often compared to human weddings, but with a slight difference. Because the mating bond was the most profound connection you could have with someone, your blood had to be connected. Some would call it a little morbid, but I always thought it was a beautiful thing rather than morbid.
We waited at the end for our mates, not making conversation on purpose. Marco and I were so excited to see our mates that we didn't
