Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 539 The priestess lit the brazier behind her and turned back to the couple on their knees . " I call to the goddess in her glory . We need your wisdom , and your blessing on the pairing I have before me . " She raised her hands and tilted her face up to the moon . " Mother of all , we call to thee . Come , bless this pairing . One was forsaken , their mate bond shattered . One passed over , their mate bond never found . " She looked back down at the pair .

" They have chosen each other and forsaken all others . " Derek snorted a little , earning a glare from the priestess herself . He raised his hands and mouthed a quick sorry before she turned back to the pair . " As your loyal servants , we know your wisdom in our pairings, and beg your lenience and understanding with the two before me . " She turned back to the brazier and lifted a bowl of water from beside it . She shuffled to Brandon and knelt in front of him first .

She held out her hand and waited . Brandon looked confused . " What ? " The priestess smiled , but I could tell she was annoyed at this whole thing . " You must have missed your ceremony class . Give me your hand for the next step . " A giggle rang out , and everyone turned to find the omega , who was standing up front behind Derek , laughing . The priestess smirked for a second before Vince stood up . His face was cold … calculating .

He pointed to the very first omega who had checked on me . " Come up here and take over for this one . " The first omega nodded , catching my eye before she walked up from the side . The giggling omega had already dropped to her knees . " Please , Alpha . ' Vince nodded to a few guards , and instantly , the giggling omega was dragged away . Everyone in the audience knew better than to say anything . Everyone just pretended that nothing was happening. But I knew that girl was as good as dead .

Foolish girl . Vince turned back to the priestess . " Continue . " She nodded , but I could tell she wasn't happy . Her jaw clenched as she took a breath . She looked around at the people gathered there as she held out her hand again . She caught my gaze , and I felt the anger in her gaze as if it was a living , breathing animal as Brandon finally placed his hand in hers . Her nose flared as she turned back to the alpha in front of her . I understood her anger .

Priestesses were omegas blessed by the goddess ; she was seeing her brethren being dragged away to be killed . But she was helpless to do anything . She could do something . Nix called out . Instead of just watching the girl being dragged away to die . She just shook her head . Nix , that isn't fair . First , you know priestesses are pure . No bloodshed , no sex , nothing . And second , the same could be said about us . We also ched her get dragged away .

Megan was sitting by my magic , monitoring it . I know . Nix rolled her eyes . But it's a choice . She could stand up for the girl , just like we could . If she had not , she would have just died with her . I whispered to my wolf , and that seemed to stop her . She just turned away to wait for her time . I turned back to the mating just in time to see the priestess take a dagger out of her belt and slam it into his hand , a little too forcefully . Brandon bit back his yelp .

" Mother , take this blood as an offering . This male was forsaken by his goddess - given mate . He has selected a mate instead of waiting . He gives his life's blood in hopes of your blessing . " She pulled the dagger from his hand , and held it over the bowl , letting the blood flow into the water. Alpha Bradnon . Repeat after me . I , Brandon , future alpha of Oakenfang , beg the goddess to accept my mate bond to Shannon , future luna to my pack . " Brandon repeated her words .

The priestess dropped his hand and shuffled over in front of Shannon . She pulled the bowl in front of her and held out her hand . Shannon gave her hand and 1/2 have then braced for the pain . " Mother , take this blood as an offering . This female has yet to meet the mate you blessed her with . She has decided to select a mate instead of waiting , which you allow . She told me she has loved this male her entire life , and knew from early on that he was meant to be hers .

She gives her life's blood in hopes of your blessing . " Instead of stabbing directly into her hand , she sliced the palm delicately , and allowed the blade to hold the wound open until enough blood was given . " Now you. I , Shannon , holding no rank in Oakenfang , beg the goddess to accept my mate bond to Alpha Brandon , future alpha of my pack . " Shannon said the words and turned to smile at Brandon .