This is not the end....not yet!
The full moon is shining bright in North Dakota for the Blood Moon Ceremony and the couples are very excited to become mated at last.
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Megan lay in her bed and stared at the ceiling. Her mother would be coming for her any minute now. She and a few omegas would be helping her dress for the Ceremony. After two months since finding out what her future held the pinnacle was now in her sight.
She had lost a set of parents and then gained another. She'd found out that her grandmother was really her egg donor and biologically they shared DNA. But most importantly she had found true love.
Jackson; a man so good, so honest and so fine, she didn't believe he was really real. But his strengths had carried her when she was weak, and his promise to love her forever was about to come true.
Her life was about to change forever and she felt ready for the transformation. Tonight she would become woman and wolf together awakened at last.
Finally the knock came at her door and her mother Katelyn entered followed by two omegas. Katelyn held a small golden chalice in her hand and Megan sighed.
She had agreed to take a sedative to calm her nerves. It would only last for thirty minutes. She would drink it right before the walk to the Ceremonial Circle. When the time came for her and Jackson to begin their mating, she would be herself once more.
She was undressed and led to the bathroom, where she was emerged in a hot bath that smelled of vanilla and spice. Her body was scrubbed and it helped with her nerves. After the bath she was rubbed dry with fluffy towels and led to a massage table.
The table was in the middle of the sitting room and Megan lay on the table face down. One of the omegas took a generous amount of the cream in her hands and began to rub Megan's shoulders. She slowly moved down her back and manipulated the stress right out of Megan's body.
"Allow yourself this small pleasure my daughter. It will help prepare you for the ceremony." Katelyn said then led the other omega into the bedroom and closed the door.
"Please Madame; let me help you relax, it would be a great honor to help you, my future Alpha."
Megan nodded her assent and asked the omega her name. "I am Delphi.
"Thank you Delphi, I will put myself into your capable hands."
Delphi stroked Megan's beautiful body from head to toe. She was confident in her skills and kneaded the knots from her charges shoulders, arms and legs.
Megan felt glorious and sighed in contentment. She wrapped her body in a large towel and sat on a stool. Her mother opened the door and shoed the omegas away, she wanted to brush Megan's hair herself.
"Feeling better my dear? You seem relaxed right now." Katelyn asked as she brushed the tangles from her daughter's hair.
"I do feel very pampered and relaxed. I'm ready for the Ceremony to begin. It has been quite a journey to get to this point."
"I agree you have gone through enough drama to last a lifetime." Katelyn laughed and Megan smiled. It felt very luxurious for her mother to brush her hair and it made her feel loved.
Katelyn took her time and tried to smooth out the natural wave in Megan's hair. It was heavy and thick, but was soon tamed by the constant smoothing of Katelyn's hands.
All too soon Katelyn laid down the brush and led Megan to the bedroom. Megan smiled at her mother and stood to let the women help her get dressed.
The two omegas helped her put on her gown and Katelyn tied the two ribbons into bows. Megan looked magnificent and smiled bravely at her companions.
The long white hooded gown she was to wear was little more than a sheer cover for her virgin body. The hood was embroidered with golden thread as was the edges of the entire garment.
It tapered in at the waist then fell to the ground. It was constructed so that when she walked it moved with her feet, giving a floating effect.
It was so transparent that her pink nipples were completely visible along with the fiery red "V" between her legs.
The two golden ribbons kept the flimsy material closed, and were there for Jackson to untie when the time came. The last thing she put on was the Luna Stone. It nestled comfortably between her breasts and looked like it belonged there.
"I am ready to take the drink now." Katelyn handed her daughter the golden cup and Megan drained its contents. She handed the cup to Delphi and squared her shoulders, ready to make her Ceremonial Walk.
It was tradition for the maiden to walk from the main house to the Ceremonial Circle to meet her mate. Because of the security concerns, a complement of betas was stationed along the path for Megan's protection.
Joe had volunteered to be on that watch and so had Bachtrane. They wanted to ensure Megan had the best eyes looking out for her. Louisa had protested, but Joe explained that he wanted to feel useful and protecting Megan helped.
Megan felt so much love sent her way and the potion made her feel slightly airy and content. She had nothing to worry about; Jackson was waiting for her and everyone would be a witness to the love they shared.
Katelyn helped her down the stairs and led Megan to the lighted pathway. Hazel and Penelope waited there along with Becky and Joslyn. The two young women hugged Megan as she walked up to the pathway and lined up behind her.
"You girls look so beautiful, I am so grateful that The Elder Council allowed for a joint mating ceremony." Penelope gushed over Hazel and Joslyn tried to smooth down the curls in Becky's hair.
Twinkling lights had been strung in the trees and the wondrous glow of the moon lit up the path. Megan began her walk and wondered what her soon to be mate was doing right now.
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Jackson had refused the help of the omegas to prepare for the ceremony. He didn't want anything to distract him from Megan. Even though he refused the comforts he hoped that Megan had taken advantage of it.
He smiled at the thought of her beautiful body being massaged by another woman, and filed those thoughts away for another time.
After a long soothing shower he dried himself and applied scented oil all over his dark skin. It caused his ebony complexion to glow and it enhanced the muscular structure of his body.
His robe was the color of gold and embroidered with a fine white thread. It was just the opposite of Megan's white gown.
He looked at his reflection in the mirror and satisfied with his image he left the room. He mentally called to Sullivan and instantly realized he was no longer a part of his pack. But suddenly to his right Sullivan appeared and the two men embraced.
"Thank you for anticipating my need for you here Sully. I wouldn't have anyone else walk with me to the mating circle."