Bride Under The Moonlight Novels & Stories

said Dhampir Zayden, as ordered, dragging Clara away by the hair. The moon has risen. "How bright and clear it is today," said Queen Clementine, looking up at the sky. It looks like this marriage is going to be a good one for vampire society. Every vampire - Moroi, Dhampir, and the Queen - gathered in the garden of the coven house and waited for Rook Theia to arrive. They were supposed to get married in the light of the moon so that they could get the blessings of the goddess of the moon, but everyone was surprised to see her in a white gown.

Although few objected, many agreed to reinstate him as the Alpha of the pack. The advisor cleared his throat again. “We have reached a decision and Alexander will be crowned the Alpha again. May the ceremony begin.” The crowning ceremony proceeded immediately, with the priest performing the necessary rituals. Martha was invited to sit beside him and she also performed her rites as the new Luna. “May we all rise as we crown our new Alpha.” The priest announced and everyone present obeyed. “With the moon goddess’ approval, we crown you as the Alpha and Luna of Lightcrest pack. May you lead us with light and kindness.”

Their words echoed through the hall, touching the hearts of everyone present. Finally, the moment arrived for the ancient mating ritual. The couple stepped under the canopy, and Luna Stevania approached them, holding a small silver chalice filled with a mystical elixir. She raised the chalice and spoke solemnly, "By the power vested in me and blessed by the Moon Goddess, I now unite your spirits and souls as one."

You're alright, Aiden reassures and instantly I feel my panic dissolve, my mind focusing only on his voice and the rough gentleness of his skin against mine. I feel like a coward as I cling desperately onto his hand as he continues to lead us deeper throughout the corridor and into the entrance of a cave. It was incredible really, a hidden underground corridor leading to an impressive underground cave. No one would have suspected that this place even existed from above grounds. The entrance to the cave was lit up with lamps, yet there were no candles or oils to keep it alive. The flames just burned above the stands, its blue light fluttering in the cold draft, illuminating the darkness.

By this time, I was already dressed in the burqa and I had said a little prayer to the moon goddess for her, asking that Lumi remained happy in her marriage. "How do they say those words, Never go to bed angry and always wake up with a kiss, that's the secret to a fulfilling marriage." Uncle Kato walked up to us as we were about to climb into the carriage. He was with my father too and they were both dressed in expensive royal attire that signified they were the bride's relatives. "Father" Lumi hugged him tightly. "It's happening," she smiled

“You haven’t mated her. You haven’t made her yours yet, my lord.” I looked up. “So…how are you so sure, my lord?” I couldn’t lie. Not now. Not after last night. Not after what this ache had done to me. “We have,” I breathed out. Silence followed. “We mated beneath the moonlight,” I continued. “We became one that night, when the world was quiet, and the gods looked away. I marked her. She marked me back.” The silence turned to still tension. And then… “Unbelievable!” Kiara screamed, clapping her hands as she stepped forward.

Seeing the scene before her, Ana Sophia reeled back in fear, mistakenly knocking down an antique vase that was on a decorative pillar behind her. Jose and his men walked towards the door, and there she was, looking all disheveled. Seeing her, a mischievous glint flashed across Jose’s eyes. “It looks like I need to teach my new bride the rules," he said as he lightly stroked his pistol. “I was just walking around, Jose," Ana Sophia quickly said. “Shhhhh, it will be all over soon," he said as he forcefully dragged her up.

I reply. He smiles, but it never reaches the eyes. "We shall see." The doors groan open. Inside, the cathedral is all shadow and echo. Candles flicker in the side aisles, but the nave is dark except for the spill of blue light from the rose window. The mosaic depicts the Sun Father in triumph, arms raised above a field of supplicants. The artistry is exquisite, but the faces are blank, empty ovals. I wonder if the artist ran out of patience, or simply found it too painful to finish.

I guided my mother’s wheelchair toward the side chamber where the ceremony would be held. Logan trembled, frozen in disbelief, before grabbing my arm. “Alison, enough!” His voice cracked with desperation. “You’re really going through with this? You’d bond yourself to him, under moonlight? You don’t even know who he is! What do you know about his pack, his bloodline, and him? Have you forgotten what a Moonlight Covenant means? It’s permanent. Breaking it comes with a price you can’t afford. Are you truly that desperate to punish me? You’ve gone mad!”

They heard a movement from the shadows and veered their sights towards it. "Anyone there?" Rana asked. Julienne came from hiding behind the darkness of the trees wearing a very big teasing smile on her face. "Wow! Lovers under the moon sky. I couldn't be more wrong timing than ever, Ran." She said joining the two who were standing close to each other by the banks of the lake. The bright moon was a witness to them while it reflected its own against the silent waters of the lake. Cicadas could be heard with their gritting sounds sometimes joined by croaks of frogs somewhere.