Ceremony Novels & Stories

Expectant. She is none of those things. Her pulse flutters wildly beneath my thumb. I release her hand and turn my attention to Christopher before my control slips. My nephew stands tall, already wearing victory like a crown. He believes the ceremony is a formality. He believes his future is secure. I am no longer certain I agree. The elders begin the opening rites. Incense curls into the air. Ancient words spill from trained mouths. The blade is brought forth, gleaming and ceremonial. Tradition demands I proceed.

“No, I’ve never seen one before. They’re done in private.” “Then why are they called ceremonies?” Everly asked, her brow wrinkling in confusion. “Yeah, I’m not sure why they’re called that, but they’re definitely done in private.” He rubbed the back of his neck and scooted away from her a little further. “What’s the matter, Jack?” Everly asked. “What is it about this ceremony that is making you act so weird?” “Am I asking weird?” he asked, his voice going all high and squeaky on the last word. “Weird?” he repeated, saying it lower.

The clearing pulsed with light and sound, every beat of the ceremonial drums rippling through the crowd like a second heartbeat. Seren adjusted the gown’s suffocating neckline, wishing she could crawl under one of the bonfires and disappear. The System’s timer glowed in the corner of her vision, ticking away with the smug inevitability of a bomb. [Quest Timer: 01:42:12 until Ceremony.] “Oh, thanks,” she whispered under her breath. “Because I was totally going to forget the countdown to my public humiliation.”

Something that brought people together. "I need to start thinking about tomorrow. It's going to be a long day and we'll be at capacity." "When will it all start?" "Well, the chairs for the ceremony are scheduled to be here by eight. Garth will oversee that. The ceremony is happening over there. You can almost see the stone we laid down to make a center aisle and room for the attendants." She gestured further off in the darkness. "They're having it outside?" "Yeah, if the weather's nice it makes for a beautiful ceremony. It's just a lot to set up for and if they don't want a rustic set up with benc

"Anything else?" He asks with another kiss on my knuckles. "Oh, um.. What happens when you become the Alpha and I..am there with you?" I contemplate. "Okay, so usually there is this ceremony for the future Alpha and their mate. Um, it's called the mating ceremony. It's close to a wedding amongst humans. It's just so celebrate the Alpha couple and their union and like, take office, assume the reins." "Mating, what does that mean? I mean, does it mean that you and I...?" I ask embarrassedly.

Sorry Carl, you can't be my friend, come over Amelia, the ceremony is about to start," said Amelia. Ace remarked, taking her trembling hands in his, encircling her small waist, and leading her away from him. After thirty minutes of amusement, Carlos Benaldo introduced a stunning woman wearing a white strapless gown. She was probably one of his whores and held onto him with a proud smile. "So everyone, pay attention. We must carry out the intended purpose of this ceremony if we want it to be remembered and not dispersed. This is primarily intended for couples. If you came alone, you are free. Because of this, we called it a blood

This annoyed Henry greatly and he pushed for us to have the official Marking Ritual. I was glad Mason was staying away. I had my heart set on Henry now and had not time for Mason or Diane. They were my past. Henry and I soon had our Marking ceremony. My family and pack were informed of my upcoming marking this time. They were really happy for me. On a cool evening we held the Ritual surrounded by friend and family. There, Henry changed my temporary Mark to a permanent one.

she murmured, managing a faint smile. The ceremony was held in the grand courtyard of the Harrington estate. Vines of white wisteria cascaded down the marble arches, and the evening light bathed the venue in a soft golden glow. Rows of guests sat on either side of a flower-lined aisle, the quiet hum of conversation fading as the music began.

He smiles. "Yeah yeah yeah. Well we are on our way to do some boring ceremony planning. Sooo you might get tired listening to that." "Not really I can go over the security measures for it. We are going to have Alpha's and Luna's here for that ceremony so the security will have to be tight." "Alrighty let's go."