Chapter 39
The King and Queen arrived early in the morning with Eric, Cora, and Cash. I guess they were making every effort to get Katie acquainted with him. I didn't have anything against Cash, it was just I didn't understand why he wasn't in the book. I was feeling better but tired from being ill two nights in a row. Eric and Cora had mated and even Katie was excited for them. The rest of my day included a team of people prepping me to get ready.
Lunch was being served in my room. When a tray of pineapple was set down next to me, I rushed towards the bathroom and emptied my stomach. I guess my nerves were really bad. I asked for the pineapple to be removed and for hamburgers to be sent up. I have been extra hungry lately. I am surprised I fit in my dress.
Diane kept looking at me smiling as if my whole life was about to change. I guess in a way it was. She had swung in to tell me everything was ready, and I needn't worry about a thing today other than looking beautiful for the ceremony.
"That shouldn't be hard. She is always beautiful." Vincent said through the door. "Are you decent? You have a visitor." I nodded and he opened the door further to let Eric and Cora in.
Eric walked over and gave me a hug. "I wanted to thank you for what you did for us. Without your help, we might not have been together. I still have a lot to prove to the King, but I think he is coming around. I also promise we will take good care of Katie when she visits."
"Know you will." I said as Cora gave me a hug as well.
"What perfume are you wearing? You smell different than normal," Eric said. I thought about it. I wasn't wearing anything.
"Maybe it is the hairspray. I think they used two full bottles to get my hair up like this." I laughed.
Vincent came over to me, put his arm around me and linked to someone.
"Who did you link?" I asked.
"Dr. Rosenbaum would like to do a test before you turn to Luna to see if there is any impact on your DNA." He said and I nodded. "I was letting him know he could do it now, as it looks like all you have left is your dress and 3 more hours." "Eric and Cora, you may want to get ready." I spoke. "I hope you have a wonderful night."
Vincent escorted them and everyone else out of the room. As they left, I looked at Vincent. "What is the real reason, Dr. Rosenbaum is coming? If it was for testing, he would have done so yesterday not three-hours away from the ceremony." "It has just been you have been sick, and Eric was right. Your scent has changed. More earthy."Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.
"You make me sound like I rolled in the mud." I said, crossing my arms over my chest.
"No, nothing like that, but there are only two reasons scents change rogue or you are pregnant." He said, looking at my belly.
"What!" I thought to myself and then out loud said, "There is no way. Well, I guess there have been multiple ways, but how? Well, I know how."
Vincent stopped my rambling by grabbing me by the shoulders and setting me on the edge of the bed. "We don't know anything yet." Just as he said that, Dr. Rosenbaum came through the room. He looked so excited.
"I was wondering how long it would take after you have mated." He said with a big smile. "Normally, if the partners are together, it happens right away but you never called."
"During heat that was over a month ago," I said. "You mean to tell me I could be heading into my second trimester?"
"If it was during your heat, you would be into your second month. As you know, wolves only have 6 month pregnancies." Dr. Rosenbaum said, sounding like a professor. "Yes I know!" I exclaimed.
"Is there a way you can tell that?" Vincent asked.
"There is, but it needs to be done tomorrow. Right now, young lady, go pee into this and we should get the results with an hour to spare." He handed me a cup.
"An hour I need to get dressed! I don't have time." I said, running to the bathroom. "Sasha, if you are there talk to me, please."
"I have always been here but there is a lot going on right now in your body," she said.
"You mean to tell me you knew this entire time?" I asked.
"For about a month. I have felt the pup's presence. I knew we were under a lot of pressure and didn't want to stress you out anymore." Sasha sounded apologetic. "I'm sorry."
"I guess I don't need this." I took the cup and peed in it anyway. Dr. Rosenbaum would like his proof. "Is that why you are quiet? I thought I did something to make you mad."
"Nope, just sitting back taking it all in." She said and there was a knock at the door.
"Filli, are you almost done? Dr. Rosenbaum needs to leave, and you need to get ready," Vincent said.
I finished up, put the cap on the cup, and handed it to Dr. Rosenbaum. When he left, I turned to Vincent.
"Did you know this whole time too?" I asked.
"What do you mean?" Vincent looked at me hurt.
"When I was in the bathroom, Sasha told me she knew a month ago." I said, steaming. "Did you know too?"
"NO!" Vincent said coming to sit with me. "When Eric pointed out your scent, I put it together."
"So we are having a baby but right now I cannot think about that." I said "We need to get ready."
I slowly got up. When Vincent pulled me back. "I love you even more."
"I love you too now move!" I said giving him one long kiss before slapping his b**t to hurry him along.
I just finishing putting on my dress when there was a knock at the door. It was Diane to tell us it was time. The dress Val had picked out was perfect. Low cut v neck with think straps and an empire waist to hide what I know now is a baby. The felt like a princess and a Luna in this dress.
Diane came in to finish zipping up the back. She looked at me in the mirror. "You will be an excellent Luna." She said as I turned around to hug her. Tears were falling from both our eyes.
"Ladies. You will ruin your make-up," Vincent teased as he emerged from the bathroom in a blue suit. He looked so dashing.
"Ladies. You will ruin your make-up," Vincent teased as he emerged from the bathroom in a blue suit. He looked so dashing.
"I am so proud of you both." Diane said wiping away her last tears. "Now let's go everyone is waiting."
There were to be 2,000 people at tonight's ceremony. Vincent had hired extra security and the other pack members had brought some of their warriors too. The stage was set near the gardens an all the seats were full. Vincent helped me walk on the stage. We welcomed Millie to the Violet Moon pack as our ward. She cried and gave us the largest hug. She pledged herself to the pack and promised she wouldn't let us down. We both told her we believed she wouldn't.
People cheered as Vincent stood up to the microphone again. It was time. "Thank you. Some of you may have met our new Luna Fillian. For those how have not she is strong, brave, beautiful, and fierce. Her heart is big as she cares for everyone, she is wise and will make just decisions to help our pack. Please Fillian join me."
I took the steps to the podium. Vincent said, "please pledge yourself to this pack."
I knelt before Vincent. "I pledge myself, Fillian Carnell, to the Violet Moon pack as Luna. I also pledge myself to my Alpha and mate Vincent DeMallio to be faithful and loyal. I will defend my Alpha and this pack with my life." After I said the words, Vincent sliced his and my hands and we joined hands. I was overwhelmed at first by all the voices of congratulations. I was now the official member of the Violet Moon pack.
I opened my eyes to see Vincent kneeling in front of me with a ring. "Will you Fillian be my wife?" he said.
I nodded yes. Tears filling my eyes. I was so excited I pulled him into a hug and cheers broke out. Vincent and I broke apart to announce the run. It was tradition for the pack to go for their first run as the guests. Younger members would be escorted by Omegas to the dinner to begin the feast.
I untied the top of the strap on each side of the dress and let Sasha come forward. Her fur shimmered in the light. Marcus's back fur a perfect backdrop to show her beauty. They all took off running. An hour had past and it was time to begin dinner. We shifted back and got redressed.
Vincent and I were in bliss walking into the large ballroom filled with people cheering. We bowed to the King and Queen and took our spots next to them. I looked at my plate. There was a letter addressed to me.
I looked over at Vincent. "Another surprise?" I asked. He shook his head. I looked over to Queen Carmella.
"It was there when we entered. We were a bit later than the other non pack members as we went upstairs to freshen up." She said looking concerned.
Vincent took the card and opened it. He let out a loud growl.