Chapter 99

A few weeks later...

Once Lorenzo was cleared to return home and was feeling like his old self again, he and I were finally able to commit to our bonding ceremony. It was a gorgeous summer day, the back courtyard was swimming with flowers and white ribbons.

Of course, due to the sudden delay of the original date of the ceremony, my stomach had grown quite a bit since then. I had no choice but to have my dress altered a bit to accommodate my new measurements. But I didn’t mind.

Poor Lorenzo, the man hadn’t stopped apologizing for the fact that we’d missed our bonding ceremony from the moment he regained consciousness back in the hospital. It took me days to assure him that none of it was his fault. All that mattered now was that we were all safe and that Blue Moon would never cause any trouble again.

The ceremony itself had gone smoothly and without any issues or interruptions. After the officiant had made us exchange the rings, the very same rings that were once worn by parents, they’d wrapped our hands together in an old piece of hand-embroidered cloth.

“From this day forward, you, Lorezno Sinclair, and you, Eleanor Sinclair, are bound together as one. Of body, of mind, and of soul. You shall lead this pack through its endeavors and not shy away from its hardships. You shall project and guide with feeling as well as logic.”

“And love,” I said quietly.

Lorenzo gave me a heartfelt smile and nodded his head. He squeezed my hands and pulled me closer.

“I shall,” we said together.

Speaking of potential troubles, I was desperately hoping that Lorenzo and I would be free of such issues for quite a long time. Even though Cruz was gone, the authorities were able to hold those who worked for him responsible for the kidnappings and illegal child trafficking.

The Lycan Luna had been the one to supply a team of some of the best lawyers in the area to take down those who’d been a part of Cruz’s secret operations.

Aside from Jane and Kara, many of the other children were recovered and sent back to their families. For the first time in what felt like ages, everything was finally going right!

“You may now kiss your mate,” the officiant said.

Lorenzo closed the space between us and leaned down to capture my lips in a searing kiss that was filled with a world of possibilities. But the only ones that I truly cared about were those that were involved in our growing family.

During the reception, many of the guests were surprised to see that the Lycan Luna had actually made a special appearance. “First, may I just take a moment to wish the beautiful couple my deepest congratulations.” The room broke out into cheers and applause. “As many of you know of my recent separation from the King, I am happy to announce that I will not rule entirely by myself. I’ve decided that Lorenzo Sinclair is to be my newly appointed prime minister of public affairs and relations.”

Both Lorenzo and I were dumbstruck yet happy all the same. We knew that with this position, there was no chance that anything like what happened in Blue Moon would ever happen again.

“The first order of business is to set up a program for these girls who were taken and make sure they’re provided with the utmost care!”

Towards the end of the evening, I could tell that Lorenzo was getting antsy. I caught him repeatedly glancing in my direction with a sort of look in his eyes. ‘I want you all to myself.’

Who was I to deny such a need?

Lorenzo slid his hand into mine and the two of us secretly slipped away from the reception and made it down to our bedroom. As soon as the door closed behind us, I was instantly and happily assaulted by his hungry lustful mouth.

Lorenzo kissed a needy trail down my jaw and neck, leading across my collarbone. His hands worked the lace-tied ribbons on the back of my dress. Soon, I felt the silky material fall down my body and gather into a pile on the floor. My face flushed.

His voice came out low and rough in his throat. “Get on the bed,” he said.

I followed his instructions without question. Carefully, I climbed onto the mattress while he did away with his own clothing. My heart jumped into my throat when Lorenzo came to lay down beside me. He curled his hand around the back of my head and pulled me into another heated kiss while the other came to rest on the prominent swell of my stomach.

“I want you to ride me.”

Lorenzo curved his hands around my waist and helped me shift to where I was straddling his lap. I felt the proof of his arousal press along my inner thigh. A broken moan tore from the back of my throat when he dragged two of his fingers through my slick folds and circled my entrance.

“My perfect mate,” he hummed. “Are you ready for me?”

I quickly nodded and braced my hands on his shoulders, pulling myself up. Lorenzo gave himself several long strokes before lining himself up between my legs. He eased me down and I was full to the very hilt.

My whole body trembled and shook as he worked my hips back and forth at a tantalizing pace. My breasts continued their slight bounce with each thrust. The heat beneath my stomach started to build. “Mmm, Lorenzo,” I mewled. I felt the unexplainable need to have him closer. We were finally tied together by law, but now it was my very soul that wished to be tied to him.

I tilted my head to the side, exposing my neck to his growing teeth.

“My love.” His eyes glowed with possession as he pressed a firm kiss to the pulse of my neck. A choked groan erupted from my chest as the pin from his bite soared through me. Finally. I was finally tied completely to my mate.

Lorenzo licked at the wound on my neck and proceeded to quicken the pace of his hips, hitting that special spot within me.

The sounds of our moans bounced off the walls and amongst my growing euphoria was a happiness that I never would have imagined for myself. “Lorenzo...” My eyes filled with joyful tears. “I love you.”

“I love you,” he breathed.

Lorenzo circled an arm around my waist and snapped his hips into me. A few moments later, the two of us were falling over the edge, clinging to one another, and gasping each other’s names.

When we were able to catch our breaths, I turned to look at him. “Thank you,” I said.

He raised a brow. “For what?”

“For coming when I called you all those months ago,” I told him. Lorenzo smiled and pulled me close. He rested his hand over my growing belly.

“I’ll always come for you, Eleanor,” he promised with love in his eyes. “I will never stop chasing after you.”