Falling in to bed after the long and emotional day, Vance rolled onto his side, tucking the nkets under his chin as the other side of his bed dipped for a moment before he felt his bod being cocooned in his match''s strong muscr arms. Rxing despite his pain, he let out a sigh, leaning back against Jason who kissed his ear gently before curling his body to match the Vampire''s and sighing in contentment.


    Running his fingers up and down the werewolf''s arm, he listened as Jason''s breathing slowed, showing he was falling asleep. He gave a small smile to himself as he nestled further into the future Alpha''s arms, feeling him tighten his grip automatically in his slumber. Breathing in the warriors intoxicating scent, Vance''s mind started to probe through his thoughts, how was it that he had been given this amazing man to be his? He remembered his father''s face when he saw them together, the fury but once he understood who they were to each other, an almost relief that his son had found his Match.


    ''You need to stop thinking baby'' came Jason''s sleepy voice through the darkness.


    ''Just a lot going on in my head'' Vance whispered back with a smile as the arm slung over his waist moved slightly to pull him closer.


    ''You are going to be a great King Val'' Jason muttered, his voice drowsy as he spoke.


    ''And you will be an amazing queen'' Vance replied with a little chuckle as the arm around him stiffened.


    ''Ugh? Queen?'' Jason''s voice questioned, suddenly alert.


    ''Well yes, I am King, you are my match, that makes you the Queen of the Vampires'' Vance exined, the smirk growing on his face.


    ''Surely there is another title I could hold?'' Jason stuttered, ''You know I''m happy just to be the King''s match'' he offered hopefully.


    Vance shifted around until he was facing the warrior, lifting his hand to trace the slightly stubbled face. ''Are you embarrassed to be my Queen Jason?'' the Vampire asked softly, ''does it make you feel... undervalued?''


    Jason let out a sigh, ''no it''s not that, it''s just Queen is usually reserved for a female mate...


    Vance drew the flustered werewolf to him, pressing his lips to his, ''do you not have male Luna''s?'' he asked against Jason''s lips, smiling as the warrior stiffened at his closeness.


    ''asionally'' Jason agreed reluctantly


    ''And do you look down on those men for standing beside a female Alpha?'' Vance continued, he face moving to the side, his lips tracing down Jason''s neck.


    ''No of course not! A Luna is vitally important to the pack, without a Luna, a pack will fail'' Jason replied, respect in his tone.


    ''Then why do you think that a Vampire Queen is a lesser title?'' Vance continued, his lips tracing down his match''s chest to his n****e.


    Breathing sharply, Jason tried to remain concentrated on the conversation, though a low moan left his lips as the Vampire sucked softly on his skin.


    ''I..I.. d. don''t know'' Jason finally admitted, his mind lost as Vance teased his body.


    ''You are my queen Jason, my other half, thepletion of my soul and you will never be any less important than I am, nor will you be seen as any less of a man, of a warrior'' the Vampire growled seductively, enjoying the shivering form against him. Pulling away from him, Vance met the werewolf''s eyes in the darkness, ''will you be my queen baby?'' he asked softly.


    ''OK'' came Jason''s aroused voice as his hands quested over his mate''s body.


    Rolling onto him, Vance bit the warriors lower lip, ''good'' he replied, ''now show me just how much you want me'' he murmured as Jason growled in [**t.


    Arriving downstairs the following morning, the castle sat down for breakfast before the servers started bustling around to get the banquet hall ready for Vance and Jason''s ceremony.


    Leading the way outside, Vance kissed Jason before indicating for him to step outside of the gates.


    Straightening his shoulders, Jason carefully stepped over the boundary before turning back to face the castle.


    ''Halle'' Vance called out, beckoning the teenager to him, hurrying over, Halle smiled brightly at her friend who gave her a quick hug before turning back to his mate. ''Halle you must stand inside of the gate facing Jason, do not under any circumstances step over the boundary'' Vance ordered.


    Stepping to just inside of the gate, Halle waited for the Vampire''s next instruction.


    ''Take hold of each others hands'' Vance ordered, ''make sure that your connecting hands are over the edge of the boundary''.


    Doing as he said, the pair gasped as a shock ran from their fingers and up their arms.


    ''Jason, repeat after me, I Jason, son of the Alpha of Oak Ridge pack hereby offer myself to the castle in ce of my sister Halle, daughter of the Luna of Oak Ridge pack. Vance intoned.


    Jason immediately repeated the words, shivering as sparks started to flow between them.


    ''Halle'' Vance called, ''repeat after me, I Halle, daughter of the Luna of Oak Ridge pack ept Jason''s offer to take over the mantle of my allegiance to the castle, I understand that I will no longer be tied to it and can only enter through invitation of the upants! Halle tentatively repeated the words, her face flushing as the sparks turned into static, her hair raising up and swirling around her as if an electric current was flowing through her entire body.


    Vance then raised his voice, ''as the owner of the castle, and leader of the Vampire people, I demand that you, the castle release Halle from her oath and ept Jason in her ce. We willplete the blood ceremony to set our allegiance in an unbreakable bond as proof that Jason''s ties to the castle will be until death.''


    The energy flowing through Halle''s body suddenly changed direction, heading down toward her hands, Jason''s eyes widening as he felt it flow into him, his hair moving in gentle waves as Halle''s oath transferred to him.


    ''Keep holding hands!'' Vance shouted over the winds that had picked up around the pair making him barely audible. As the winds became so strong the pair feared they would lose their footing Vance yelled, ''swap ces, don''t break contact!'' Spinning Halle around, Jason took her ce within the grounds, Halle on the outside of the boundary. The winds gradually faded as the electric current between the two siblings eased until it was barely a tingle within their skin. cing his hand onto Jason''s shoulder, Vance whispered, ''wee home warrior'' as he slowly ced his other hand of the siblings still joined grasp.


    ''You can let go now'' he whispered as Halle and Jason released each other. Looking at Halle, Jason grinned widely, ''wee Halle to the castle of the King of the Vampires, I wee you as a temporary visitor within my home, by entering you are not swearing any allegiance to the castle and as such are free to leave when you wish without consequence'' he said formally as Halle smiled back.


    ''Thank you Vance, for your invitation, I humbly ept your offer to remain as a temporary visitor'' Halle replied before stepping back over the boundary and throwing her arms around her brother and then Vance happily.


    Breaking away from Halle''s hug, Vance gave a grim smile to the watching werewolves, ''OK, we now have twenty four hours toplete the blood ceremony or the castle will reject the passing of the allegiance and reim Halle as it''s own'' he said loudly before leading the way back into the castle, everyone scurrying to help with the arrangements now the deadline had been set.


    The rest of the day was dedicated to the setting up of the ceremony until, as the shadows crept across the stone floors, everyone found themselves in their rooms getting ready for the wedding.


    Jason had decided to get ready in his father''s room, his nerves getting to him as he tried to tie the bow tie on the suit that Vance had presented him with earlier.


    ''I can''t do it'' he finally growled angrily, throwing the bow tie across the room in temper.


    ''Calm down son'' Justin chuckled as he swept the offending piece of clothing from the floor and made his way over to his panic stricken son, cing it around his neck and deftly tying it before straightening it and stepping back to check his handiwork. ''Perfect'' he rumbled as Jason ran his fingers through his hair in agitation.


    ''What if it goes wrong dad? What if Vance changes his mind? What if I''m not good enough for him?'' the warrior suddenly babbled, his eyes darting around the room as he started to shake slightly.


    cing both hands on his son''s shoulders, Justin forced the young werewolf to meet his gaze, ''son, that Vampire is so unbelievably devoted to you I am amazed it''s taken this long for you to find each other'' he said sternly. ''Vance is never going to leave you, you know you are everything he desires, the Moon Goddess decreed it, do you want to go and tell her that she was wrong?''


    Jason shook his head vehemently, ''I just love him so much dad, it''s like I can''t breathe when he''s not with me, I never want him to look at me and wonder if he made a mistake'' he muttered embarrassed.


    ''Do you think you are making a mistake?'' Justin asked pointedly as the warriors eyes widened in shock


    ''What? No! Of course not! He is my everything'' Jason growled angrily.


    ''So why would he think that about you?'' Justin reasoned.


    A soft knock on the door broke their attention, ''yes?'' called Jason shakily, the door opened slowly to reveal Halle in a simple blue flowing dress


    ''It''s time big brother'' she said with a smile as Jason took a shaky breath and nodded.


    ''I''m ready he said decisively and indicated for Halle to lead the way.