NovelEnglishChapter 178 178 Harvest Moon proposal... Lyla I cawake slowly.
My body ached as if I had carried a thousand bricks.
My head throbbed, my limbs were sore, and my mind was clouded with fragments of memory I couldnt piece together.
The first thing I noticed was that I was in my human form ... thank goodness.
The second thing was that I was lying on the ground like before, being cradled in someones arms, My thought went to Xander.
My eyes flew wider in panic as I jerked upright, my breath catching in my Easy ca soothing voice.
throat.
I blinked rapidly, trying to focus my hazy vision on the person holding me.
Finally, when it cleared, I saw Nathn.
His blue eyes stared atcalmly.
His lips were curved into a small smile, though this face showed faint traces of concern.
Are you alright? he asked again.
I nodded, noticing to my dismay that all I had covering my nakedness were my tattered clothes.
However, seeing each others nakedness is common in our world, as not everyone has mastered the art of shifting to their wolf form and returning to their human form without damage to their clothes.
Instinctively, I drew my legs to my chest, wrapping my arms around them as a protective barrier.
Heat rushed to my cheeks as I noticed, Nathan following my movement with his cycs.
Im fine, I finally muttered, my voice hoarse. Nathan nodded and didnt say any other thing. He simply reached for a bag slung across his.
shoulder and pulled out a neatly folded gown.
It was the ceremonial gown I was supposed to wear for the Harvest Moon Ritual.
Here, he said, handing them to me.
Change into these.
The Harvest Moon rituals have already started.
Theyre trying to be as slow as possible so you can join them.
Without waiting for my response, he stood in one fluid motion and walked a few paces away from me, turning his back to me, to giveprivacy.
I hesitated, glancing at the clothes in my lap.
My hands trembled as I touched the fabric, my mind was racing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe last thing I remembered was Nymeris feeling trapped with everyone in the room and the warriors attempting to catch us.
We had jumped out of the second floor of the pack house.
I touched my leg, wondering if I could still walk.
All my pleas for her to listen tohad fallen on deaf ears.
She had been so angry, and vengeful that I didnt think I would be able to return to my human form.
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How had that happened? My hands flew to my neck expecting to see the pearls from earlier but it was bare. So, how did I change back? Why was Nathan here ? Did he seein my wolf form? What happened to Cassidy ? And Xander ? Did anyone finally catch him? The question gnawed at the back of my mind as I struggled to undress.
I wobbled to my feet, ignoring the way my muscles were screaming in protest.
I finally slipped into the clean clothes; Nathan had given me.
It tooka while but finally, I was done.
Im done, I whispered.
Nathan turned back, his eyes scanningfrom head to toe.
He was quiet too quiet for my liking and it didnt sit well with him.
Although he wasnt a chatterbox, I was expecting him to ask.
Thats what it felt toat least.
Come, he said simply extending his hands towards me.
I took it, noticing how he didnt let go as we began walking through the forest.
Both of us continued walking with Nathan leading the way.
I was filled with uncase.
I wanted to ask questions to demand answers but Nathans silence was heavy, almost foreboding.
It was as if he didnt want to talk, so I swallowed the words and followed him in quict obedience.
As we neared the edge of the forest, a figure cinto view.
Nanny stood at the entrance of the clearing, her ceremonial robes blowing with the night breeze. She was pacing, with both hands clasped tightly in front of her, and worry etched across her face. The moment she saw us, she rushed forward and wrapped her arms around me, pullinginto a tight embrace.
Thank the goddess, she murmured, her voice thick with emotion.
My body immediately went rigid in her arms.
The memory of Nymeriss warnings about Nanny echoed in my mind.
She lied to you.
Nymeris had growled.
What else has she hidden? She must have sensed my unease because, in the next second, she pulled back, managing a fading smile.
Theyre waiting for us, you must hurry.
What is she supposed to say if the warriors confront her? Nathan asked stopping Nanny who had already dragged my hand.
Nothing ! Just leave that tobut I doubt they would raise an eyebrow if they see us together Nathan nodded with satisfaction and together all three of us started towards the venue where the festival was taking place.
The distant hum of chants and the rhythmic beat of drums grew louder as we approached the gathering. The air was thick with anticipation.
Just as I was about to enter the ritual ground with Nanny .
Nathans hand clamped around my wrist, pullingto a stop.
His blue eyes, usually warm towards me, seemed almost black in the moonlight.
178 Harvest Moon proposal Lyla, Who do you truly want?... or Ramsey ? he asked.
The question tookby surprise, makingmomentarily speechless.
My mind raced, searching for an answer to a question that never crossed my mind.
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But before I could form a proper response, Nanny turned back, motioning forto hurry.
Lyla, come! Theres no time! Nathan releasedimmediately, stepping aside with a look I couldnt decipher.
I hesitated for a brief moment before following Nanny into the ritual ground.
My thoughts were in chaos.
The ritual circle had been prepared exactly as Mother Liora had instructed.
Scared herbs burned in copper bowls at each cardinal point, their smoke curling up toward the Harvest Moon that hung low and heavy in the sky.
The pack members stood in concentric circles; their faces turned.
to the sky in anticipation.
At the centre stood Mother Liora, to her left was Superior priestess Diane. Mother Liora immediately gestured forto take her right wing beside her.
I moved immediately and took the position.
My bare feet pressed against the earth that seemed to be pulsing with power.
I began the movements that had been drilled into my muscles through countless practice sessions.
My arms rose like wings, my fingers traced signs in the air as I chanted the words that I had learnt. Blessed Mother of the Moon, hear our call.
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On this sacred night, when the veil grows thin, we seek your guidance The ritual words flowed and grace... The ace from my lips as I danced between the cardinal points ignoring the soreness in my body. The smoke from the herbs grew thicker.
The moons light intensified, just like on that night with Xander.
The pack members fell to their knees, heads bowed in reverence.
As the ritual reached its climax, the energy in the air shifted.
The crowd fell silent.
Then, a movement caught my eye.
My heart skipped a beat as I turned my head, my gaze locking onto a figure standing at the back.
It wasnt kneeling like everyone was .
It was Nathan .
But something about him was ... wrong.
His stance was stiff, his eyes glowed faintly in the dim light.
They were fixed on me, unblinking, and his expression was blank.
A shiver ran down my spine as I felt an unexplainable sense of dread.
I quickly lowered my head, trying to focus on Mother Liora who was going round the circle.
After a while, I looked up, the spot where Nathan had stood was empty.
My breath hitched.
Wa it really him? Or was my mind playing tricks on him? Had I the imagined it? A short while fater the ον ritual was done and every person present in the arena started jubilating as the festival officially started. I stepped away from the ritual ground with hopes to go finding 178 Harvest Moon proposal When I turned, he was standing at the podium.
Thank you everyone for making yourself available at this years harvest moon festival.
Before we get on with the celebration, Id like to make an announcement.
He paused, his eyes scanning the crowd until they were fixed on me.
We thank the goddess for a peaceful celebration so far.
but want to Earlier, we saw had problems with the two tailed wolf but I want tom assure you that no one was hurt in Xouthatind One was the process and our warriors are still on the lookout. He paused again and took his gaze away from me.
As you all know, I have delayed for a while in taking a Luna and thats because ... that subtle pause again, I could feel he was hesitating.
I found my mate and I know ... The rest of his words got drowned by the sound of a trumpet, making everyone in the festival ground jerk with surprise.
When we turned to the direction where the noise had cfrom, we saw a wooden platform, decorated with bright lights that formed the words.
Lyla, will you marry me? Leading the mini band and the wooden platform carrying the proposal was Nathan
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