"Do you think we should go back to the party?" Talia asked me, crawling out of the bed and heading towards the bathroom. I have no idea how long we've even been gone, but I couldn't care less. I was still on cloud 9 after marking my mate. I mind linked my dad.

Hey dad, is the party still happening or has it died down? We were thinking about heading back.

His replay came almost instantly.

Don't worry about coming back, unless Talia wants to. Carly is still here, but she was talking about heading home, Talia's parents turned in already, and Tyler is about one drink away from ending up on stage, no surprise there.

Alright, we'll just hang out here tonight, then. One more question: now that I've found my mate, when should we have the Alpha and Transfer of Power ceremony?

Your mother and I discussed that after you and Talia left. Next Thursday is the full moon, and it's best if we do it then. We can wait another week or two, if you're not ready, but the night of the full moon is your best option. It will boost the power transfer and add to the power you will receive from me. We were also thinking about doing the Luna ceremony at the same time, if Talia is ready.

I'm good with next Thursday, I'm ready. I will ask Talia about the Luna ceremony being the same night, and let you know. But since we've already marked each other, I'm sure she won't object to it.

He mumbled the last part and his face flushed as he recalled what had just happened between them. He heard his dad chuckle through the link.

Everyone could feel the small blip in the mind-link when it happened, signaling their future Alpha marked his Luna. There was no hiding it. Everyone is excited. I'll let your mom know your decision about the ceremony, and let me know what Talia decides.

I shut off the link as Talia emerged from the bathroom. "My dad said we should just hang out here for the night. Carly is heading home, your parents already left, and I don't want to deal with Tyler's shit."

"That's fine with me," she said, "but I was hoping maybe we could go for a run. Elea is itching to run with Osiris now that we're mated." I chuckled.

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"Osiris is driving me nuts, too. Let's go, I want to show you the cave me and the guys used to hang out in." I stood up and grabbed her hand, practically dragging out down the stairs and out the front door. Jumping off the porch, I shifted mid-air, landing on four feet instead of two. I shook out my fur and turned to look for Talia.

She was still standing on the porch watching me. She walked down the stairs and stopped in front of me, reaching up to scratch behind my ear.

"I've always loved how your wolf looks. You don't look like any other wolf I've seen. Beautiful chocolate brown fur everywhere except this little white marking on your forehead." She traced the upward facing crescent moon. I leaned up and licked her face from chin to temple, "EW Cameron!" and I huffed out a laugh. I nudged her with my nose and backed up, signaling she should shift too.

I watched and she started to shift. Elea was a beautiful solid cream colored wolf. It seems fitting, she's the light to my dark. I watched as her eyes changed from green to gold, showing that Elea had complete control, so I gave Osiris the reigns to run with his mate.

I watched from the back of my mind as they ran, nipping playfully at each other. I chuckled as Elea jumped on Osiris' back, and they tumbled to the ground, Osiris pinning her beneath us. He licked her face and she closed her eyes.

I want to mark Elea, Cam.

Ask her if she wants you to, make sure Talia is okay with it, but don't be disappointed if it doesn't take.

Wolves don't typically mark in this form because the Moon Goddess rarely allows it. If she doesn't sanction the wolf form marking, the mark won't take. It will heal, and fur will grow back over the previous wound. I haven't done enough research to know why, but as I think about it now, I'm curious. I'll have to search the library for books about it. I just don't want Osiris to get his hopes up if the mark doesn't end up taking.

It's placed in about the same spot as in human form, at the base of the neck, but for a wolf, it ends up being right above the shoulder blade. If it stays, our bond will be twice as strong and we will be twice as powerful as Alpha and Luna. It'll prove that we are in the favor of the Moon Goddess. I really will have to look into what that means.

I watched as Elea bared her neck to him, and he opened his mouth, puncturing her shoulder. He pulled back and licked her wound. The wound healed, and no fur grew back. Osiris moved us off of Elea and laid down, baring his neck for her to place her mark. I could feel the slight pinch as Elea marked us, and enjoyed the warm tingles that spread through our body.

Elea licked the wound closed, and I could feel the extra power surging through our veins. The Moon Goddess approved it, and I could feel Osiris vibrating with happiness. Elea stood back, allowing us to stand, and I watched as her wolf began to grow slightly larger. I could feel my bones begin to elongate, proving that what was happening to Elea was happening to Osiris and I as well.

Now we're double marked, and chosen by the Moon Goddess.