2/2 Game of Destiny Chapter 19-1 The pack formed a circle around Amie and me . A bloodening was always a special occasion . A wolf swearing loyalty to me and the pack was a big thing . This ceremony was one thing I loved about belg the Alpha . But standing in the circle facing Amie felt special In a different way . She looked stunning in her dress , with her hair let down and her green eyes sparkling in the light of the fire . My feeling of puzzle pieces coming together as she joined the pack was ronger than ever . " We are here tonight to open our pack and welcome a new member to our fold . Armeria Rose Sage , Amle , you have come to us to Join our pack . Do you come to us with good intentions , ready to join bur pack and strive for a better life for each and every pack member ? " Lasked her . She looked me in the eyes , something that was rare for me as an Alpha , but appropriate for the moment . " I do , " she answered in a clear voice and I could see how serious she was . " Blue Mountain pack , does anyone raise their voice with an objection to why Armeria Rose Sage should not be allowed to join us ? " asked the pack . I let the seconds tick pass in silence : I could feel the pack through our bond and I knew not one of them had any hesitation about Amie joining us . But it was part of fire ritual and Injoyed the dense silence . When I was satisfied that we had given it enough time I smiled at Amie and handed her the ceremonial knife . It was carved from the antler of a deer . The first kill I had made after we had established our pack land . The deer horn was embedded with a row of sharp flint . Amie took the knife and without hesitating she cut a line from her right elbow to her palm . " 1. Armeria Rose Sage , ask to join the Blue Mountain pack , " she said and reached out both her cut arm and the knife , I took the knife and cut my right arm just as she had . " I , Finlay Nero Cadwick , Alpha of the Blue Mountain pack , accept you as a member of our pack , 1 said and grabbed her right Just under her elbow . Our wounds lined up and she grabbed my arm . As hers was shorter than mine , she didn't reach all the way my elbow , I could feel her blood mixing with mine . Our eyes locked as we stood and let the magic happen , " Do you swear your loyalty to me and my pack ? " asked her . swear my loyalty to you and the pack , " she said . I felt the pack bond snap into place with her words . We released each other's arms and I watched hers to make sure her wound healed . " Let's welcome our newest pack member ! " I called out to the pack . There was a loud cheer and the circle of pack members crumbled as they all walked forward to greet Amie . I stood and watched how Cadence hugged her and then stood by her side as the rest of the pack hugged her , or shook her hand . Aunt Matilda joined me after a while . " Good job , " she said . " It's not my first bloodening . " She e rolled her eyes . " I wasn't complimenting your ceremony skills , " she told me . " Good job with getting her to join our pack , silly . " " Oh . Right . Thank you . " She shook her head and kissed my cheek . " Time for a pack run ! " I told everyone . The pups , teens , and the older wolves headed back to the pack house . The rest of the pack stripped and shifted . I led them in a shorter run . I wanted everyone to be able to join the entire run . We paused at the outcrop over the river . I pulled my head back and howled . The rest of the pack joined in and among the wolves I recognised Amie's howl . We set off towards the clearing . I had let the pack members run alongside our newest member during the first part of the run . Now I could join her and trot alongside her for the final part without feeling I blocked the others ' access to her . " How does it feel ? I asked her in a mindlink , enjoying the fact I could now communicate with her in wolf form . She looked at me and I could see the joy in her eyes . 1/2 Game of Destiny . Chapter 19-2 " Amazing . I had almost forgotten what it feels like to be part of a park . The bond and the constant connection , she told me . We got to the bonfire and everyone headed for their pile of clothing . Amies down and didn't seem to be in any hurry to shift back . She sat in her wolf form , her tongue slightly hanging out and watched eryone around her . " Tired ? " I asked , feeling worried I had overdone it with the run . It was ensy to forget that she was new to shifting and hadn't had time to develop her stamina yet . " Not at all . I could go for another run . I'm just taking in the moment she told me before shifting and slipping on her dress . I chuckled as I made sure everyone was accounted for and ready to head for the pack house , Martin , Sam and Medow joined Amie and me as we headed for the dining room . 1 knew the pack had prepared feast during the day that the ones who didn't run with us would have put out . I was starving , as always after shifting and I was looking forward to the food . I smile as Medow hooks her arm in Amie's . The two have become close already , and I join in with Main as he tenses Sam . " Looks like you have been traded in for a newer modet : Your mate seems to have a thing for redheads , " Martin told Sam . " Maybe she is collecting you , " I added . We both laughed at the hint of jealousy that flashed in Sam's eyes before he quickened his steps and walked up to Medow's other side and took her hand , " Don't tease him , " Medow scolded us . " I just had to have a matching pair . But Sam will always be my mate , " she added , giving him a kiss . We all laughed , even Sam . As we got to the dining hall in the pack house , a buffet with heaps of food had been set up . As Alpha , T was to take my portion first . I took a plate and loaded it with food . The pack then waited for Amie . She looked a little unsere at first , but gave in and took a plate of her own . After that , it was a free for all and the tables filled with food were soon Surrounded by hungry pack members . Instead of sitting down to cat , everyone walked around and talked , rubbed shoulders with each other , and made sure the pack bond was strong . Amiq had Cadence as a shadow when she moved around . I watched as she made sure he was included in the conversations and took time to give him attention . Cadence's father had made sure with both me and Amie that she didn't mind having him around . But Amie liked the pup and I just found the whole thing adorable . It was a little after midnight and the party was winding down . I had one outside to the back porch of the pack house to get some air while the last members of the pack remained . I heard Amies footsteps , it was easy to know it was her now that we had the pack link , even if her footsteps were almost silent . " Am I disturbing you ? " she asked . " Not at all , " I said and gestured to the other deck chair next to the one I was sitting on . She sat down . " What's up ? " I asked . " It's my brother's birthday in a couple of weeks , " she said . I remember her telling me about her tradition . You want to continue posting your cards ? " | asked . " Yes . " " Don't you think they y would respect that you have settled down into a new pack ? " I asked . " Probably . But for now I'm not ready to take the chance , " she said . I nodded. " Just let me know what day and where you're heading . If you don't want to do it by yourself , you have options to bring someone along now , I told her . " Thank you . But I don't think I would be good company . I will do it on my own , " she insisted . I nodded . " Just make sure to check in regularly so we know you are safe . will . Thank you . There was a long stretch of comfortable silence . The new moon was approaching and the brook was lit only by the stars . 1/2 Chapter 19-2 " Time to head to bed , Red . Txpect you to be in the conference room directly after breakfast tomorrow . Time to start your new job , " I finally told her . She laughed . " Yes , Alpho , " she said and got up . The way she used my title always did something to me . I did my best not to let it show . " Sleep tight , Finlay , " she added . " You too , Red . Welcome to the pack . I'm happy you're one of us . " * 50 am 1. " Chapter Comments Sfayz a nice slow burn . I hope it is VIEW 1 COMMENT › 7 < SHARE