Chapter 364
35 – Ben
She’s glowing with happiness. Her health is solid, and her eyes reflect a deep, unwavering adoration for Ryker. Honestly, I can’t even bring myself to think of him as an asshole anymore. He’s proven to be a good Alpha—anyone who was there the week we visited and saw Rayna introduce Jeremiah to him could attest to that. Whatever issues they once had seem like distant memories now. She remains one of the most stunning women I’ve ever laid eyes on, yet right now, she’s gazing at Ryker as if he’s the entire universe, and no one else exists in the room.
They stand elevated at the front, the platform raised just enough so everyone in the room can witness this moment. Her blue dress perfectly complements the decorations, and I can almost see the sparkle in her eyes from where I’m standing at the back. I can’t catch their exact words, but I know she’s worried. She’s always believed her humanity to be a weakness here. Knowing her as well as I do, I’m certain that in front of all these people, she’s quietly arguing with him about whether she truly belongs in this pack. I can’t help but smile at how endearing she looks—though I quickly remind myself that it’s the affectionate, sibling-like kind of love I feel for her, not something romantic. I still care deeply for her, but in the same way Jeremiah, Jason, and Tommy do.
“Kennedy, we now formally invite you to become a member of the Dark Moon Pack. Alpha, if you please,” the Elder announces, his voice carrying clearly through the room.
I feel Jeremiah tense beside me as Ryker draws a blade and slices across his hand, then hers, before intertwining their fingers. The collective intake of breath from the pack members signals that this part of the ceremony is going exactly as planned. Ryker and Jeremiah had thoroughly discussed every possible outcome for tonight, but they both agreed she was worth the risk. What weighs heavily on all our minds is the marking itself. None of us know how the venom in Ryker’s fangs will affect her.

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