The Wolfless Luna
Her heartbeat matched his.
Elder Valkor stepped forward, staff in hand. “The Moon Mother smiles upon this night. Under her gaze, two souls become one.”
The village howled, a chorus rising into the sky.
Nicolas stepped close, gently cupping Zaiya’s face. “From this moment, you are mine, and I am yours. Nothing can tear us apart.”
Zaiya smiled, fingers brushing his jaw. “Forever, my love.”
He leaned in, pressing a kiss to her forehead, then lowered his mouth to her neck. His fangs slid out, clean and precise. His bite burned—flesh and soul alike.