Chapter 26: Tick, Tick...magic

(Ravine POV)

I was lying down on my bed, staring at the ceiling and listening to the lady's soft narration in the radio.

"I want all of you to lie down and close your eyes. Empty your minds out."

Already doing it!

"Try to relax. Breathe in and breathe out! Breathe in and breathe out!" She instructed. "I have a metronome and I want you all to focus on the ticking of it."

The ticking began and I have to say that it really eased my relaxation. I imagined myself floating in the sea of water. I imagined myself, light as a feather and being carried over by the waves.

Tick, tick, tick

I spread my arms out as if I really am on the surface of the water.

Tick, tick, tick

I just imagined floating and not a care in the world about anything else.

Tick, tick, tick

All of a sudden, I started levitating off the bed and began floating legitimately. My arms and legs stiffened as a result and I tried my best to stay in the zone of concentration.

How the hell do I get down?

A knock interrupted my focus and I suddenly dropped from the height that I was at.

Shit!

"Yes?" I called out.

"Dinner's ready, Ravine!"

"Coming!"

What the hell was that? I turned off the radio and tried to take in what just happened.

Shall I try again?

I tried to regain my focus and listen to the ticking of the metronome in my head. At the same time, I also shifted my attention to the books in front of me to see if I can control that using my mind and without any physical interaction.

Tick, Tick, Tick

To my surprise, the books started to slowly slide through the table.

I was completely astonished, with my mouth agape.

They began floating around me and my lights started flickering. I couldn't contain my disbelief. I was finally able to use my powers.

I shifted my attention to the other furniture while still listening to the ticking in my head. Before I knew it, everything is already levitating.

Wow! This is unreal. I couldn't fathom how this is all possible. I felt the tremble of my entire room as I levitated every object in the room higher and higher. Lights are flickering non-stop. This is like a scene from the movie, "Carrie".

This is the first time I have ever felt the fluidity of my powers.

Once I heard another knock, everything dropped to the floor, making a loud banging sound.

"Ravine, what's all that ruckus?"

"Nothing!"

"Your dinner's getting cold."

"Alright, I'm coming." I said.

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(JJ POV)

Everyone is in the pack conference room right now, discussing my relationship with Ravine.

Since I have outed myself already, the pack felt like I have to explain to every single one of the members and every high ranking pack officials my relationship with Ravine, but I know deep inside, that I don't have to explain myself to anyone. They either take it or leave it.

There are ignorant members and officials, voicing out their concerns right now and I could care less.

"I have admired JJ Vanderbilt for a long time and I had such respect for him but I don't think his relationship with this Ravine is worthy of being called Alpha-like behavior. A man should be with a woman, not another man."

Honestly, that's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I don't even know what I am doing here. This meeting is an absolute joke.

"JJ, honestly, you have everything a girl could ever want. You're extremely handsome, smart, and successful. Why choose to be that way?" Another one stated.

Pfft! Stupid shit!

"How are you going to be able to procreate with him? You are not going to be able to produce an heir to the throne. We need an Alpha who can continue the Vanderbilt pack's legacy through generations."

Marco who was right next to me, rebutted.

"But Ravine Canella is his mate and it's what the moon goddess wants so who are we to defy her?"

I have had it with all of this nonsense. Time to speak up.

"Alright, can I interrupt for a sec? Frankly, I do not really give a damn about what any of you have to say to me. I could care less. One thing that's not going to change is my love for my mate. As much as you hate the idea of me being with another man, you are just going to have to grow up and get over it because I will never change myself."

"But son, we can't always have our way. We have to think about what's best for the Vanderbilt pack. We have to consider what the entire packs needs. They need a Luna, a strong and powerful Luna that can serve right beside you." Someone rebutted.

"Ravine is going to be a great Luna, I assure you. I am not going to betray myself by marrying a woman because that is not what my heart is yearning for. I am never going to sacrifice my love just to please some of the bigots in our pack. If they are not willing to accept me as their Alpha, they can go somewhere else and leave. The door is wide open. I am also not asking your permission if I can be with him because that is purely up to me and not to you. You have no control over my life. I am willing to be a great Alpha, serve the pack, fulfill my duties and obligations but please, have some respect because this is my life, not yours. My lifestyle will not affect you in any way whatsoever, I promise you that."