"Alpha Ryder Blackwood, do you accept Ayla Mooncrest as your Luna?"The elder's voice echoed across the ceremonial grounds.My heart pounded so hard I thought everyone could hear it.This was the moment I had dreamed about for years.The moon shone brightly above us, casting silver light over the gathered pack members. Hundreds of eyes were fixed on Ryder and me as we stood before the sacred altar.My palms were sweaty, but I couldn't stop smiling.He was my mate.My future.My Alpha.Everything I had ever wanted.I glanced at Ryder, expecting to see happiness in his eyes.Instead, his expression was cold.My smile faltered.Ryder was always very arrogant but this time around it wasn't that..Something wasn't right.A strange feeling settled in the pit of my stomach."Ayla Mooncrest," the elder continued, "do you accept Alpha Ryder Blackwood as your mate and Alpha?""I do," I answered softly.Excited whispers spread through the crowd.The elder turned toward Ryder."And you, Alpha Ryd
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