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I was surprised to hear Alessio’s words. It had not even occurred to me that he would hold a mating ceremony as not many werewolves did it. Mostly once the couple mated, they are considered together. There are rarely official ceremonies hosted.

“Mating ceremony?”

I had never even seen any mating ceremony in the past, so I was not sure what was done in those or how the ritual was carried out.

“Yes, a small ritual with our close people. You, me, and whoever we want to bring in. Is there any place that holds a special place in your heart? Should we hold the ceremony there?” he asked gently.

“I have never been out of our pack. So I don’t really have any special place.” I muttered awkwardly.

Alessio appeared unphased by my answer, and rather more excited, “Okay. Then I will make sure to find a place that we can make our special place.”

***

“Mia?” a hand caressed my face, bringing me out of slumber, “we are here.”

I opened my eyes. We had left the pack house around six am. My gaze