Chapter 86. A Bonding of Souls

Lamia

Night of the Full moon

The three sisters led me out of the cabin to a lighted path with burning lanterns that weaved through the trees. The path had been cleared of snow and I walked along it bare footed in the white robe. The bark glistened under the moon's light, like glitter had been rubbed over its surface.

Despite the cold, I felt the warmth of the moon on my face and through the silky fabric of the thin covering, and Inanna began to pace. A whimper filled my head as she called for her mate and a heat began to rise through my body. My heart beat loudly the closer we came to the end of the path and I could hear the chatter of people and a light tone of music.

There was a thick sense of serenity in the air, a tranquility of calmness hidden under the excited auras of the gathered people. It soothed my nerves, but I was still hyper aware of my surroundings and not sure if I could go through with the mating while people watched.

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