Chapter 97

Brielle's POV

I listened to the cheers of everyone's approval of me and my heart swelled with happiness. With their voices, my worries and fears were dispelled. I am the Luna of the Blue Moon pack. That is such a great responsibly that even I am not sure I will do well but I will not let that deter me. They have accepted, so I will do my best to live up to their expectations. I will try my best to be the best Luna I can be, even as a human.

The wound on my palm was painful, but I was going to show such weakness and make them regret their decision to accept me. I can bare it at least while I am still in front of them all. I felt it in my blood. I was connected with them. I could momentarily feel what they were feeling and thinking. I smiled and waved my uncut hand at everyone, but I was beginning to feel lightheaded due to the loss of blood and the overwhelming connection that had been formed.

The cheers stopped, and it was time for my succession speech.

" Thank you, everyone. Thank you so much. Tonight, I am able to stand before you because all because you all allowed it. I know that some of you might see it unworthy of me to be your Luna, but I do admit it, I lack in many ways, but I promise to do my duty as the Luna with faithfulness and dedication. I will do my best to be the Luna you can all look up to and be proud of. Thank you again."

I closed off my speech and moved from the center. They sounded happy with what I said and that was all that mattered. Blake pulled into his arms. I felt all the tension and nerves leave my body when I was in his arms. He is my safe place. I hugged him back and took in his scent.

" That was wonderful. I am so proud of you. We'll done."

Just the words I needed to hear. I did well. We pulled apart, and he gave me a kiss on the forehead.

I stood beside him and leaned on him for support. I looked at the cloth in my hand. It was soaked with blood. I squeezed it. If I don't tend to it soon, I will end up unconscious. I felt my body breaking out in a cold sweat. But I couldn't leave until Morgan finished with her succession. I promised to be by her side as she was with me. After that is done, I'll take it. I just have to hang in there.

Morgan handed Romi to her father and stepped forward. There is a secret about her that only close people know. She is a former rogue. I was told everything about her situation and past. It's difficult for her, so everyone thought it would best that information not be revealed. I thought so as well. Her past shouldn't affect her present. That is a life she ran from, and she didn't choose in the first place. Besides, no one will understand her. Werewolves hate rogues.

So hiding this secret is all we could do. It's for the best for everyone and Morgan. She went through every step I took, and the people accepted just as they did for me. It was finally over and I was barely standing. I managed to smile at Morgan to convey my support.

I staggered but before anyone could notice my weakness, Blake stood in front of me like a shield. A shield that protects me from everyone's prying eyes.

" You are very pale, Brielle. It looks like the wound is affecting you. Let's go back inside so that I can tend to your wound before you collapse."

I didn't have the strength to say anything to him. We went down by the back where not many people could notice us. We got to the room quickly as Blake carried me all the way. Damn, I didn't know that this would take such a toll on me.

Blake got the first aid kit and tended to my wound. It was painful but all worth it in the end.

" There. It's all good now."

He sat beside me and I leaned on his shoulder feeling content. He wrapped his arm around me. I don't know, but my eyes felt heavy. I succumbed to my fatigue and fell asleep on his arm. When I woke up, I was lying on the bed. I got up but mistakenly put my weight on the cut hand. My bad. I moaned in pain for a while until the pain subsided. I forgot about that.

I was all alone now. Blake must have gone back to tend to the guests. I should go there as well. I went to the bathroom to relieve myself and freshen up. My hair was still alright. I just had to touch up my makeup . After doing that, I left to go and rejoin the party. I can't afford to rest. My duty as Luna starts now. I should go and acquaint myself with the guests and make sure that all of them are taken care of. I ought to do that for the time being. I can't let Blake handle things by himself now that we are officially a team.