Chapter 7 (The Moon Goddess Ritual)

Kaelenya pov

Three Days Later.

It's been three days since the event with the maid, I haven't seen or heard about her in the pack. I have asked Janet several times but she says she doesn't know anything about her.

I rarely sleep peacefully out of fear. I have tried locking the door, but I was advised by Janet never to lock the door, that if Roman finds out, he wouldn't like it.

I woke up this morning, with this heaviness in my chest. The thought of today being our first mating day made me terrified, because I didn't know what to expect.

The day passed like a blur, just like every other day here, but it wasn't as calm and peaceful, rather it was filled with anxiety.

By 10pm, there was a soft knock on the door, and Janet walked in smiling as usual.

"Good evening Luna."

I nodded my head and smiled at her.

"It's almost time. The head maid will be here to dress you up."

I nodded my head and she walked away.

I wasn't ready for this, but there is no way of escaping now.

After a few minutes, the head maid walked in. She is an elderly woman, her face and hands show she has years of experience. Some other maids followed quietly behind her. She cleaned me up and dressed me in a see through gown. After putting on the dress, she applied some powder on my face, and some lip colour. She untied my knotted hair, and it fell down my shoulder.

She brought out a bottle from her bag, and applied the liquid in it to the back of my ears and my wrist. She says the smell will will make me irresistible.

"Just lie on your back," She instructed me. "Do not turn in any other direction, do not look the Alpha in the eyes, and do not make any sound. Remember this is not for pleasure but for a child."

I swallowed hard and nodded my head, like the obedient student I was.

When they were all gone, I walked closer to the mirror, my eyes glued at my reflection. I couldn't even recognize myself. My fingers slowly moved to my over polished face, and then to the half naked gown I had on.

I walked back to my bed, and gripped the sheets tight, trying to control my nerves. "You can do this Kalyeena" I whispered to myself like I had another choice.

The creaking of the door startled me and I flinched. Alpha Roman walked in, his presence filling the whole place as usual.

I stood up immediately, and bowed my head. "Welcome."

His face twisted with disgust, and his eyes swept over me, like I was some flirt.

He cleared his throat, gulped the bottle of wine in his hand, "Lie down." He instructed.

I obeyed and laid down, facing up as the head maid had instructed.

He turned off the light, raised my gown up, lowered his trouser and penetrated me. At first it was difficult for him to enter freely, but after a while of trying, he was able to.

I gripped the sheets trying to control the pain I felt, but it didn't work. I didn't say a word, I just laid there, while he thrust in and out of me.

After some minutes, he made a loud sound, withdrew himself from me, buckled his trousers and walked away, leaving me there feeling empty.

I took a deep breath, my hands flew to my face, wiping off the sweat mixed with tears. “So this is it.” I whispered to myself. I felt... empty and sad, like someone who had just been treated like dirt.

I had to remain lying for a while as the head maid instructed. When the time she had set for me elapsed, I quietly stood up and walked into the bathroom to wash myself.

I let the water pour on me, washing off the pain, shame and emptiness I felt. When I was done, I put on my night wear, and curled on the bed.

I had always wondered what my first time would be like. Never in my life did I picture this. Funny, I always thought it was going to be with Abel, the one I always saw as my fated mate.

My eye lid shot down slowly, and by the time it opened again, the morning ray hit my face, and I sighed and turned to the other side of the bed. Another day of misery and shame.

I wasn't ready to get up or face the world, I just wanted to disappear into my bed.

But Janet walked in as usual, all excited.

"Good morning Luna." She greeted holding a gown.

My eyes peeped outside the hall as she walked in.

"What is happening, why is everywhere rowdy?" I asked curiously.

"Today is the blessing of the moon goddess." She replied, giggling.

"Oh" I nodded my head. "So it's today." I replied.

The moon goddess day, is a day in all packs, when everyone comes out to offer sacrifices to the goddess, so she can bless and prosper the land. It happens once every year.

"This is your dress for the ritual." She laid the gown on the bed. The maids will wash you today, since it's a very important day."

I pressed my lips together, and nodded my head.

After a while, the maids walked in to clean me up, and dress me. The robe felt so heavy on me, that I could barely move.

"The Alpha arrives," A voice announced at the door. The maid quickly left what they were doing, and bowed down.

He walked in, in his usual control and power. "Leave he ordered." And the maids walked out.

"Listen," he turned to me. "Make sure, you don't embarrass me today. Because if you do..." His eyes moved from my head to my toe.

"Let's go," he barked.

I quickly walked behind him, struggling not to fall with this gown.

As we stepped into the open field, a heavy stillness clung to the morning air. People were already gathered, their whispers blending with the low murmur of drums. At the center, the chief priest stood with his head bowed, lips moving in an urgent prayer, while his assistant lingered a step behind, clutching a bowl of burning herbs.

We made our way to our seats. My legs felt very heavy because of the robe I had on. My whole body trembled with fear, because I had never witnessed this before. Not even in my own pack. Back home, I was never allowed to attend...your aura will spoil everything, they always said. But today, I finally understood their fear. This wasn't just any kind of ritual, it was really powerful.