Jakes POV

　　The moment Angel and I accepted each other in front of the pack I was hit by a sudden surge of energy. I didn't know how to explain it, but I felt different. Stronger in every way. Elder Toms jaw dropped as he looked at me making me worry something had gone wrong.

　　"Your eyes… they are glowing red" Angel whispered.

　　"It's our connection to the royal bloodline syncing with our own DNA. Look at the way William's eyes glow red when he shifts into Maximus. They stay red until William regains control, we will be the same now I can feel it… the strength, the power" Hunter says calmly, at least one of us knew what the hell was happening.

　　Looking out over the pack I could hear their hushed mumbles before those in wolf form looked to the moon and began to howl. Their eyes were also glowing only they were all bright blue before turning back to their original state. Elder Tom took mine and Angels hands before looking over at the crowd.

　　"Moonlight Pack members, I know at the moment you are confused let me assure you that what has happened is an extremely rare but great thing. Many moons ago a prophecy was foretold and it would appear that your Alpha and Luna are in fact the wolves destined to see it through, to sire a powerful wolf bloodline. They have become one with each other in soul and heart. Being that the Luna is of moon goddess blood the moment she became linked to your pack she has shared a part of her with each and every one of you. For the next few hours, you may experience heightened senses; more then what you would get from your wolf, this however will settle down, yet you will remain stronger than you were before tonight. Now… Mr. Gordon if you would please" Elder Tom gestured for Sid to join us on stage.

　　As Sid joined us on the stage it was impossible to miss how nervous he was, though I had to hand it to him he looked smart tonight, he normally lived in sweats as he always hated dressing up. But tonight, I could tell he made the effort. He wore a grey pinstripe trouser suit and had his hair pulled back into a ponytail rather than letting is flow freely like he did every day. Though most of the pack knew Sid was to become Gamma when my mate took her place as Luna, there were still many pack members that refused to acknowledge him as anything other than an omega until it had become official. My mum along with several others weren't happy when I chose Sid as gamma due to his childlike behavior, yes he may be immature at times but I've known him my whole life and I knew he would take this position seriously. There was no-one else I would trust with the protection of my Luna. As Sid came before Angel, he kneeled in front of her placing one hand over his heart before his eyes found mine giving me a quick wink. If he even though about whispering something sarcastic I would pummel his arse later.

　　"Luna Princess if you would like to begin" Elder Tom smiled.

　　"Elder Tom, it would be my pleasure. Sid Gordon, you have been offered the honorable position of Gamma to The Moonlight Pack, you are to be responsible for the safety of your Luna. You are to protect, serve and obey when called upon until the day either of us meet our fate or renounce our position. Do you accept?" Angel spoke loudly and held authority in every word she spoke just like a true Luna.

　　"I Sid Gordon hereby accept the position of Gamma. I promise to protect, serve and obey to the highest standard with my life I swear it" Sid stood from his kneeling position before offering his hand to Angel who was ready to cut his palm.

　　Once Sid's palm was cut, he and Angel placed their hands together solidifying his ranked position. The moment the ritual was complete the crowd erupted once again into cheers and howls. After the ritual was to be the pack run however it wouldn't begin until the full moon reached its apex, so we spent the next few hours mingling with our guests. Angel was swooped away by a group of the visiting Lunas while I was jerked to the side by Alpha Brad.

　　"Well congratulations cousin on finding your mate, she certainly is a stunner. I will happily trade you my chosen mate for yours" Brad smirked at me and it took great strength to keep Hunter from coming forward and ripping him to shreds.

　　As much as I would have loved to let Hunter deal with this prick, I couldn't let him. Until the end of the month we were still allies and for now I needed him. One thing I did agree with was that my mate defiantly was stunning. My c*ck had been hard all evening since I saw her all dolled up. Don't get me wrong she was gorgeous in anything she wore, but tonight my goddess she looked sexy as hell in that dress. Angel was the prettiest girl I'd even seen in my life, and I swear to the moon goddess when this is all over, I was making her my wife.

　　"Yes Brad she is, I'm a lucky man that's for sure. Where is your Luna tonight?"

　　"Ah that bitch is on house arrest. I caught her messaging another pack member, silly wh*re thought I wouldn't find out. Now he's dead and she's not aloud to leave her room" he shrugged like it was a normal everyday occurrence for him, I just hoped that his father hadn't treated my aunt the same way.

　　"Well as good a catch up this has been cousin; I would like a moment with my mate…. If you will excuse me"

　　Bensons POV

　　After watching Angel and Sid accept their titles, I left Alice with William and Rita while I headed to the front gates of our territory before shifting into Rocky. As soon as Rocky took over he ran the edges of the border stopping at each patrol check point making sure everything was as it should be. If something was to go wrong and someone got through our defenses, it would be my head on the chopping block right beside that of the trespasser. As we reached the final checkpoint, we instantly picked up the scent of someone thought to have been in the clutches of Jason.

　　"Rocky it smells like Marie… yet something about her scent seems off. Track it quickly"

　　"The scent it smells like death, Benson I don't like this what if it's a trap? I think we should alert the others" Rocky was worried.

　　"You have to be wrong; Marie is tough there's no wa…." My words caught in my throat as we found the bush her scent was coming from.

　　Behind the bush laid Marie, she was naked and covered in blood. Her back was torn apart with shards of silver glistening inside the open wounds. There was no doubt that she had been subjected to torture from a silver whip. I had used one several times on enemy wolves so knew what their marks looked like. Rocky gave me back control so I could pull her out of the bush and roll her over to identify it was indeed her. The second I saw the open hole in her chest I fell to my knees. That sick son of a bitch had ripped her heart out. Immediately I mind linked Jake to tell him of Marie and to come quick. While I waited for Jake to arrive, I searched the area finding a note nailed to the tree behind where I found her.

　　'She died a shameful sl*t who let another man touch her. Her mate enjoyed the show'

　　Reading the note made me and Rocky furious, I felt sick to my stomach. He basically just admitted to someone raping her whilst making Nick watch. I didn't think Jason could get anymore disgusting but clearly, I was wrong. Jake showed up ten minutes later with Angel at his side. The moment I saw her white fur come through the bushes I stood in her way. There was no way I or Jake would want her to see her aunt this way. She deserved better, Marie was a warrior and a fierce aunt. There was no way she didn't put up a fight, not unless she was caught off guard. Angel didn't need to remember her this way, she should remember what she looked like before all this shit happened.

　　"Benson let me pass I can smell her let me see her" Star growled at me.

　　"Sorry Luna but no… this isn't something you should see"

　　Without responding Star shoved me aside and walked round me. Star instantly fell to the ground and began to whimper at the sight of her aunt. I thought she would give control back to Angel, but she didn't. Instead, she nuzzled against Marie's cold lifeless body as if hoping to wake her from a deep sleep, one Jake and I knew she wouldn't wake from. All of a sudden Star looked up to the moon and let out an ear-piercing howl one of such magnitude that forced me to the ground.