Be My Mate

Chapter 26- Knowledge Is Power

Sabrina's POV

"Ladies and Gentlemen, The Moon Goddess." Evan announces as I walk in. Draped in a silky red that hugged my body, I walked past everyone once again but only this time, they made way for me.

Each person I walk past would bow in respect. Not sure if it's because of my family or position. It could be that they don't want to be hanging up almost to the ceiling like our dear friends.

"Let the celebrations begin." I say once I make it to my family, turning to face the crowd. The crowd goes back to their loud chatter and laughs, quickly forgetting the hanging men.

"Sabrina, please. Let them down, I think we all get the idea." My mother tells me, not being one to forget as blood drops on the floor but I shake my head no.

"They will stay up for the remainder of the night. Every time someone gets an idea to attack this family, this image will be burnt in their heads as a reminder of what happens if they carry it out." I say looking at my mother.

I look up at everyone, having changed clothes and looking fresh. Aiden was slouched and looking grim, with a fresh suit. I can understand how he is feeling. That is his family and he loved them, he loved them and it is never easy to lose a loved one but actions have consequences, which brings me right back.

"We need to stop being nice. We tried it and look where it got us? We are wolves for goddess sake, the ruling family! Which monarch have you ever heard of that has been disrespected and attacked the way we have? Going soft is definitely not the way." I say before looking back at my mother.

Hunter nods his head before taking a sip of his amber colored drink.

"Sabrina is right." Hunter says. Every one waiting for him to continue with an old story about his struggles but that's all we get from him.

"Sabrina, it is time." Evan mindlinks me. Saving me from another complaint from my mother, I let them know it was time.

I turn to face the crowd as my family walks off the podium to give me space. Three elders join me.

One holding a staff that I was introduced to earlier when I first came to the heavenly realm. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

The second one holding a shiny rock.

The third one holding a book that looked old but well kept.

One elder walks up to me, holding the staff.

"The blood that is in you goes right back to the beginning. The blood inside you connects with this realm because it is your blood that first created it. Everyone in this room would not be here if it was not for the pure blood that runs in your veins. It is your ancestors that created the wolf man. It is your ancestors that had the shifting gene and shared it with all of us, with only just a drop. With only just a drop, a wolf can shift to man. It is your blood that rules over all of us. The power inside you, inside your father and brother, controls everyone of us in this room. Your wolf knows it but today, we introduce you to the power inside of you." The first elder tells me.

He hands me the staff and I take it from him. The second my hand touches it, I feel my power get amplified. Every thought in this room, I could hear it. Every heart beat, I could hear it.

As they all breath, in and out, I could hear it. I sense each of their strengths and each of their hearts desires. Their thoughts were the loudest of all. Some wished I would just die after the big grand show

today and some were just happy to be here, they did not care what happened before this time. The drama today, made for some good gossip.

"Sabrina, do you accept this gift and swear to never abuse it. Swear to use it to be the best you can be and the best for all your people?" The elder asks me.

"I swear it." I say and he nods his head before stepping back to allow the next elder that walks up to me.

"It is your blood that gives each of us a piece of your strength. We are all tied to you by blood as it is your ancestor that created the werewolf race. You are the first family because you were the only. Your blood alone allows us to be human and to be animal. It is the blood that's runs in your veins that allows us to survive shift after shift and to thrive. Your blood has gifted us pure living as animal and man. You are the first because you were the only. Your blood unites us all as we find a way around life. Your blood sustains us, your blood drives our thirst. It is then your blood, we pay respects to. It is the first family we follow and not by choice but by blood." The second elder says to me before handing me the rock.

It was white but very shiny as if it had bits and pieces of diamonds or something shimmery.

Upon holding this rock, I feel my power relax. Everything felt calm and I could think without the noise of thoughts or heartbeats.

I felt at ease and I knew this would be my favorite.

"Sabrina, do you accept this gift and swear to never abuse it. Swear to use it so you can be at your best for your people when needed and to always put it to use only when necessary?" He asks me.

I nod my head yes. "I swear it."

The second elder steps back to allow the last one to walk up to me.

"It is your blood that made us all. From the very first of you, we were made anew. It is your blood that allows four legged animal to be a walking man. It is your blood that gives full control to be our greatest. It is your blood we follow, we respect. You are the first because you were the only. It is your blood that first walked this realm. As four legged animals, you ruled over us because your blood forged us. You are the first because you were the only. Your blood makes you, The Mother." The last elder says to me.

He places the book at my feet.

"This is the book of entry. For every moon goddess that has come before you pledged their lives in this book. By drop of blood, you will be ordained and therefore, Queen Mother." He says to me, the book opening by itself to a blank page.

I give him my hand. He slices my open palm and a drop of blood rises up for all to see before flying down and in to the book. When the drop of blood touches the blank page, an image of me appears. My name written just under it and the words, Queen Mother above the picture.

The book closes and goes up in to the air before it completely disappears. The last elder steps back to stand with the other elders.

They immediately fall to their knees and bow their heads.

"Queen Mother." They say in unison and the crowd follows. I let them all stay like that for a few seconds, probably a minute to really enjoy this moment. Not many would have voluntarily bowed but now I know the truth.

"Rise." I say and they all stand up. Josey throwing me a glare.

Listening to my father talk about how he was thrown out of here and forgotten. How my mother lived in hiding and selfishly doing things that have come to bite us in the ass but doing them to protect us. My twin and I, growing up apart and that I had no knowledge of him until recently. Josey going through so much pain and seeking purpose. Cj being king and treated as nothing close to it.

I decide to play my hand. It was time to let these people know what time it is.

"Silence." I say calmly but with great power, my calm voice reaches every ear.

Everyone looks at me, waiting to hear what I have to say.

"It is my blood that allows you to go from animal to man and it is my blood that can erase that ability. It is my blood that can raise the dead and my blood that lets them perish in agony or at peace. I now have the knowledge to do all so be wise to remember that from today and the futures to come. Know that my immortality will allow me to rule over your children and their children. Know that my children will rule after me. I will teach my young ones the knowledge I now hold. We have lived in hiding for so long only to find out, we didn't need to. I know now why we were in hiding. I was my family's secret weapon and now that I'm here, I will protect them." I say, looking around and in the eyes of everyone in this room.

"Let the festivities begin!" I say, clapping my hands. It takes the crowd a minute to adjust at my change of moods.

They all cheer but I could still hear their heartbeats loud and clear. I had instilled a fear so deep in them that even if one had a master plan to make my family suffer, that fear erased that idea.

I walk off the podium to join my family. We exchange a little small talk, a kiss on the cheek here and there.

"So isn't this kind of disgusting?" Josey asks me, handing me a glass of wine.

"What is?" I ask her.

"It is your blood that made all of us. We are all kind of related to you. Oh goddess!" She shivers and I chuckle.

"Yeah, it is kind of disgusting." I say and we both laugh.

Aiden walks up to me and gently takes my hand. Josey staying next to me.

"Congratulations Queen Mother." He says before kissing my hand and I smile.

"Why thank you mate. Come on, let's enjoy the night." I say dragging him in to the crowd.

He looks back up at his father and brother, a sad look on his face but for only a second. I notice it but I will still stand my ground.

He chose me and now, he needs to live with his decision.