Official's Blessing Novels & Stories

His chest felt tight, almost bringing him to tears, similar to Samantha's reaction, who immediately hugged Catherine while crying. "My beautiful daughter," Samantha said in a hoarse voice. Arriving at the altar, Catherine and Svarga now faced each other, smiling sincerely. The blessing ceremony proceeded solemnly; no one raised their phones or cameras to record the sacred event as it was strictly prohibited. Only a few specially invited media personnel were allowed to document it, preventing false news from spreading. A long kiss concluded the blessing words. Catherine and Svarga were officially husband and wife, and Catherine bore formally the title of Young Lady Oweis. Numerous congratulat

Alexander then reaches out and takes Moni's manicured fingers in his, together they turn to face the officiant. The officiant greets the gathered guests and instructs everyone to bow their heads for a blessing. Alexander, never a deeply religious man, bows his head and tries not to concentrate on the weird pit in his stomach or the sweat he feels clinging to the back of his neck. Rather, he concentrates on the feel of Moni's hand in his and on his own quiet, shallow breathing. He's pulled from his trance when Moni squeezes his hand to get his attention. The officiant is looking at him expectantly.

"Yes, very good. Now we will start their departure." The brethren stepped forward with a gold bowl of water, as the priest spoke words of Latin. "Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. - And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen." He dipped his fingers into the bowl of water, starting with the king as he caressed the bridge of his nose, eyes, lips and forehead. Next it was Senya's mother's turn to be blessed for departure. He repeated the same as he did prior, he dipped his fingers into the holy water

Reyes smiled at her, his eyes filled with love and adoration. The ceremony was about to begin, and Christine could feel her heart pounding with excitement. Then she stood beside Reyes with Nadia in their middle, and her mother was sitting in one of the highest places for the most important people to sit, alongside Luna Athena and Grand Alpha Jaden, and every other elder and worker in the park. Elder Jacob came out, a solemn expression on his face. "I grant you my blessing as human," he said, looking at Christine. "I hope you have the integrity, the honesty, and the virtue to lead us in this park."

Blake managed to whisper to me even though he wasn't supposed to talk yet. I smiled in response as I mouthed "And you too!" to him. Then after the chanting, they began to recite blessings as they invoked the spirits of the ancestors of our pack to come and guide and protect us. Bless our reign and future and our forthcoming children! They stopped moving and one of them, an elderly woman, I didn't know female elders were among them. She slightly pulled my clothes and checked where Blake had marked me as his, it gleamed in the light and as she touched it. I felt a powerful sensation wash over me and my core.

“Be aware and be alert. That is the only thing I can tell you aside from giving you my blessings.” I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders as she placed her hand gently on top of my head. So I did the only thing I could think of without saying anything. I bent on one knee and touched my hands to both her feet before pressing that hand to my forehead first and then my chest, over my heart. It’s how we get the blessing of our elders in my religion, often called an ashirvaad. Queen Valleria must know about our tradition because she didn’t shift and when I was done, placed her hand once again on top of my head and said, “Blessed be.”

“May fate be kind to you, may your loved ones aid you in the storms of life, may joy be yours and may there be little strife, may peace and happiness be yours all your days, may you find friends and the love of a fated mate on your way.” I could feel the blessing reverberate through me and know that this is no young witch; this woman is powerful. She then picks up a goblet and draws a crescent on each of their foreheads. “Blessings of the Spirits be upon you. Blessings of All Beings be upon you.” Concluding the blessing, she gives each of us a candle to blow out before placing a crescent on our foreheads as well. “That was something else,” I murmur, and Caterina agrees.

"His Grace, High priest Uriel of the Alpha Council, will now bless this union.” Stepping aside, the Chief made way for the long, grey haired male. Taking both our hands in his surprisingly soft ones, the older male bound them together with fig leaves that had been woven into a rope. Then he began his prayers. “I bless this union with the blessings of the heavens. Let your hearts be true to each other. Let your bond grow stronger like the waxing moon. Let your home be filled with laughter, happiness, peace, and enduring love. Let your children walk in the right path, bringing pride and honor to your home. Let the house of Reign and the bloodline of James endure forever. Let them wax strong af

However, Joseph had his head lowered and remained mute. The female officer stepped into the house. "Ms. Bass, can you please show us your acceptance letter?" Madison was visibly flustered. "You don't have the right to look at my acceptance letter." The officer smiled before she produced a warrant, which shocked Madison to the point of tears. "D-Dad, what should I do?" she stammered. Frank closed his eyes. Joseph was bewildered when he heard Madison call Frank "Dad". "What did you just call him?" he demanded.

It's about me. As we take our positions and kneel before the high altar, the primary guardians step forward. Gareth places his right hand on my right shoulder, just as the other guardians do with their sons. Then the High Priest and the White Wolf begins the blessing. Their voices rise and fall through the sacred hall as they chant the ancient prayers.