As the moon hung in the sky at its brightest, Axel and Wyatt stood opposite each other. They each spoke, making promises and humbling themselves before the Goddess. They each shed blood as a sacrifice in their oath, and for the first time, Wyatt kneeled before Axel and pledged to follow him.
Ashleigh watched as her father passed his leadership to her brother. She was surprised by the swelling emotions in her chest.
Corrine smiled brightly from beside Ashleigh, and soft tears fell from the sparkling emeralds of her eyes. Ashleigh couldn’t help but notice what seemed like the happiest expression she had ever seen on her mother’s face.
Looking at Axel, she could see the nerves that were overwhelming him as the ceremony started, but as it continued, they made their pledges and swore their oath. Ashleigh felt as though she had seen her brother grow up before her own eyes.
By the time Wyatt took a knee and bowed to Axel as his Alpha, Axel was changed.
