Moonlit Bonds
Grandmother Willow waited at the stone circle, her ancient eyes immediately noting the change in us.
"The mate bond is formed," she observed, satisfaction evident in her tone. "And stronger than expected. Three instead of two, unusual but powerful."
"Will it affect the ceremony?" I asked, conscious of the dual bracelets humming with synchronised energy against my skin.
"Only to strengthen it," she assured me. "The land responds to balanced power. Your connection to these Alphas creates a foundation rarely seen in claiming ceremonies."
She led me to the centre of the stone circle while the twins took positions at the perimeter, their protective instincts heightened by the newly formed bond. U