Time went by quickly and soon it was time for the mating ceremony.
The moon was at its fullest point and everyone was bathed in its glow.
The clearing behind the pack house was filled with pack members and workers.
The pack elders stood on the elevated ground where a table was placed.
Everyone was excited and anticipating the ceremony. Among these people were those that have stood against the Alpha in the past when he remained mateless.
Some were singing and hooting in happily, distance howls could be heard as the presence of the moon had increased their animalistic side.
In his room, Tristan's nerves were overworked already and he was beyond himself with worry.
He was also excited and ready for the ceremony but he was unhappy that he has been unable to talk to his Alpha since last night that he left to attend something.
"Are you ready?" Mariah came into his room and her eyes roamed over him before she nodded in approval.
