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The priestess lowered her hands, her words hanging in the air like a song carried by the winds. "By the grace of the Moon Goddess, you are bound. Alpha and Luna."
Atlas stepped closer, his piercing gaze never leaving mine. The applause of the gathered crowd faded into the background, a distant hum compared to the thunderous rhythm of my heartbeat.
"Now," the priestess continued, her voice firm yet reverent, "seal your bond."
My breath caught as Atlas raised his hand to gently cup my face, his touch both tender and commanding. His thumb brushed over my cheek, and I could feel the heat of his body even though he hadn't yet closed the remaining distance between us.
Slowly, he leaned in, his lips ghosting over my ear as he whispered, "Are you ready, my Luna?"
The word sent shivers down my spine. I nodded, unable to speak, as my heart pounded with a mixture of fear and anticipation.
