Chapter Fourteen
Nandini
"The gathering will be in the evening. You have to wear something white, as per tradition." Manik said.
It has been four days since the Battle and it is already the weekend. Tonight I will be officially announced as the Luna of the Crescent Moon Pack. Fab 5, Abhi, Navya and Me are sitting in the Living room of our house, discussing about tonight.
"This is going to be so much fun! I'm going to pick your dress!" Alya beamed. I smiled at her. Anything to get away from choosing stuff. Hey! Don't judge me!
"And also your hair and make up!" Alya added.
"Hum bhi tumhari help karenge." Navya said.
"I will too! After all, she is going to be my Bhabhi!" Mukti said which made me blush.
"Okay, girls! Calm down!" Cabir said.
"Aaahhh Cabir! Chodo! Chalo shopping pe chalte hai!" Alya said.
"NO! Bilkul bhi nahi!" Manik said.
"Oh come on, Bhai!" Mukti rolled her eyes.
"Meine kaha na! It's not safe." Manik said.
"Manik please?" I asked with my best puppy eyes.
"No!" Manik said in a end-of-discussion tone and left.
"Ugh! Yeh ladka! Mein abhi aayi." I excused myself.
Manik was standing in the balcony of our room. His hands grasping the cold metal railing.
"Manik..."
"Please. I can't risk it when it comes to you. Who knows what kind of physcho you'll meet in the mall." He said.
"Manik, not everyone is like that."
"No matlab no."
"Accha, mein kuch guards le jaaungi saath me. Akeli todhi na jaa rahi hoon!" I said.
"Nandini..."
"Tum chaloge saath me?" I asked knowing that he hated shopping.
"Deal." He said. My mouth hung wide open.
"Don't tell me you did all this just so that I ask you to accompany me! I know you hate shopping, kya chal raha hai?" I asked in disbelief.
"N...nahi. It's just that I don't trust anyone." He said.
"Ugh, fine!" I sighed. He grinned which made me narrow my eyes at him.
I informed the girls that Manik was going to accompany us but Manik threatened the boys to come along as he did not want to 'suffer' alone. The boys whined at it and still are. So now, all of us are going. Well, I could say that boys coming here was actually good, at least we don't have to carry bags! Mwhahahaha.
We shopped for nearly five hours. The boys were all dog tired. Pun intended. We finally settled down in a caf and ordered lots of food. During the whole process, Manik made sure to scare off any male that looked my way, be it a Mortal or a Werewolf. I sighed at his possessiveness.
"Toh kya kareeda Nandini ke liye?" Cabir asked.
"We can't tell you. You have to wait until evening." Alya winked at them.
"Ek saal me bhi itna shopping nahi kiya meine!" Dhruv said which made us giggle.
"Abhi se aadat daal'lo. Jab shaadi hogi tab pareshaani nahi hogi." I said to Dhruv which made him blush.
"Awww Dhruv!" Alya side hugged him.
"Ab hogaya ho toh ghar chale? Ready bhi hona hai." Cabir said.
"Haan, chalo." Mukti said.
We all left to our house. The girls took me into our room while the boys took Manik to another room. I had exactly two hours to get ready. The girls started with my makeup. It was light as they thought my face had a natural glow. My eyelids were filled with a shimmer eyeshadow, that looked very elegant. The mascara caresses my naturally long eyelashes, my lips stained red. They ironed my hair to give it a wavy look and made a low bun of it.
Next was my dress. I just had to slip into it. It was a white floor length dress that had laced sleeves and the bottom flowed smoothly as I walked and wasn't very puffy. The back of the dress looked like a peacock's feather. The neck was deep, but not very much. One could clearly make out the huge Crescent moon mark on my neck, stating that I'm already taken by the big bad Alpha. Just as I got into the dress, Mom came into my room.
"Oh my god! You look breathtakingly beautiful! Meri bacchi ko kisi ki nazar na lage!" She said as she put some kohl on the back of my ears. She gave a beautiful pearl necklace as a family tradition.
"Thank you Mom!" I smiled.
"True! Manik will have a hard time in front of people." Mukti winked at me which made me blush.
"Dekho, isse toh blush lagane ki zaroorath hi nahi padi. Sirf Manik ka naam boldo aur yeh blush karne lagegi!" Alya giggled, which made me blush harder.
"Sachme bohot khoobsurat lag rahi ho!" Navya said.
"Thanks guys!" These girls are the best! Although, I do miss Rose and Amma. I wish they were here. I sighed and got ready to leave.
Manik
The boys took me to another room to apparently 'help' me get ready.
"Seriously guys! Mein koi ladki nahi hoon jo tum log aise mere peeche peeche aa rahe ho mujhe tayyar karne!" I said irritatedly.
"Tu Nandini ka thakkar kar sake isiliye hum teri help karne aa rahe the. Bhalai ka zamana hinahi hai! Dost dost na raha!" Cabir said as he wiped his fake tears.
"Abey Nautanki! Chal baahar nikal aur tayyar hone de mujhe!" I said, kicking them out of the room.
"Pyaar kya mil gaya yeh toh humme hi bhool gaya! Chalo bhai log hum isse door jaate hai!" Cabir said wiping his fake tears, again, making me roll my eyes at him.
I was wearing a White tshirt, that clearly showed my Crescent moon tattoo on my back, through it, accompanying a pearl white blazer with dark blue jeans. I gelled up my hair perfectly. I wore my Rado watch and my black shoes and I was ready to rock this thing!
I walked downstairs to find the boys and my dad sitting. Their heads turned to me as they heard me getting off the last step.
"Tu toh bada handsome lag raha hai!" Abhi said.
"Haan bhai! Maan'na padega! Bohot hi accha lag raha hai!" Cabir added.
"Wow Manik! Tum toh bohot superb lag rahe ho!" Said the minion, Karan, showing me thumbs up.
"Thanks guys!" I said.
"Chalo hum nikalthe hai. Ladkiyaan bhi nikalgayi. Manik, tum Nandini ke saath aajana." My dad said and everyone left.
"Nandini? Are you done?" I asked from the living room.
"Yeah yeah! Coming!" She said, her voice getting closer.
I turned my head to the topmost stair. My heart skipped a beat looking at the sight. My Nandini, in a white dress, looking like an angel fallen from heaven. Her fragrance filled my senses making me dreamy. She walked down, ever so gracefully, looking like my bride in that dress. Millions of compliments were running in my head just at the sight. I must really thank the Moon Goddess for giving me such a wonderful mate, who is so beautiful not only by her outer beauty but also her heart. My wolf was getting excited at each step she took towards me.
"Beautiful..." I muttered to myself but she heard it and turned crimson. Oh, how much I wanted to kiss her right now!
"Chale?" She asked in the most angelic voice.
"Huh...? Kya?" I was so lost in her.
"Chale?" She repeated, louder than the last time.
"Wait!" I said, she looked at me, confused.
"I have a surprise for you..." I continued.
"Really? What?" She got excited. This girl is making me crazy with her antics!
Instead of telling her, I pointed towards the door. Her mouth literally hung wide open, I thought it might break. Her big doe eyes were now filled with tears. At the door stood her Parents, her brother and her best friends. She ran towards them and hugged each of them. My wolf still wasn't happy about her being close to that guy. What was his name? Uh...Aryaman? Yeah, that. But, all that mattered was that she was happy on her special day. So, I calmed my wolf saying that was nothing and she belonged to me.
Her parents hugged me too after their daughter. I also met Rishab. Nandini had told me he was going to take the Alpha position in three years.
"Accha, let's go now. Late ho raha hai." I said. Her parents were going to stay for the evening and leave in the morning.
"Manik..." Nandini called me after they left.
"Hmmm"
"Thank you. Thank you so much! You don't know how happy you have made me today! I really needed them to be with me today and you did just that without me telling you. I can't thank you enough for this!" She smiled with teary eyes.
"Nandini, your happiness matters the most to me. I will do anything to get that beautiful smile that is on your face right now." I said and pulled her into a bear hug.
"Ready?" I asked as I held out my hand for her.
She simply nodded and placed her tiny hand in mine. We walked out to our car.
The ceremony was going to take place in the 'town centre' of our territory. It was huge open ground with a gallery, which made it look like an Amphi theatre. All the wolves of my pack had gathered around. They were patiently waiting to meet their Luna. I looked over at my side to find a very nervous Nandini. I squeezed her hand in assurance and moved forward onto the stage.
"Good evening! You all know why I have called for this gathering. Today, I will be introducing to you the new Luna of the Crescent Moon Pack. I know all of you are eagerly waiting to meet her so without any delay, let us finish this ceremony." I said and invited Nandini onto the stage, next to me. I nodded at her to start.
"I, Nandini Murthy, the mate of Manik Malhotra, the Alpha of the Crescent moon pack, solemnly take an oath that I will perform my duties without any partiality. I will always put my pack before me. I will take care of everyone like a mother and listen to everyone like a friend. I will always protect my pack with my life. I will stand by the side of the Alpha through all the ups and downs and promise not to fail him or anyone else in the pack. I seal my oath with an offering of my blood to the Moon Goddess." She said.
She cut her wrist to fill the golden goblet with her blood. If it were in my hands, I would never let her walk by herself, and cutting her wrist was very far away. But, it had to be done as per our rituals. Once, the goblet was filled, all the wolves gathered, howled in joy, praising their new Luna. They seemed to be very happy about their new Luna. Everyone loved her. I was proud of my mate.
After the grand dinner with my pack, we went back to our house. Nandini spent some time with her family and friends and came back just in time for bed.
"You were really good today." I said.
"I actually felt good today!" She smiled.
"Did I tell you how beautiful you look in that dress?" She turned crimson.
I pulled her into my arms, my hands resting on her waist and hers on my chest.
"You don't look bad yourself!" She replied in the same tone.
"Let me show you how awesome I can be." I said.
I caught her chin between my thumb and my index finger and pulled her face closer to mine. I joined our lips, moulding mine into hers. She tasted so divine. Her lips were a perfectly made match for mine. She took a minute to respond and tried to dominate. Keyword: tried. I smirked at her actions. I pressed her waist harder, making her gasp. Taking the opportunity, the entered her mouth, tasting every inch of her mouth. She was perfect for me. She was mine. My mate, My Nandini.
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Hey guys! How was the Ceremony?
And Manik's surprise for her!
Nandini is officially the Luna of the Crescent moon pack! Yaaay
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Stay blessed.
Love, Pari :)