Sold To The Alpha
Blood L**t Chapter 49

Following his sister to the top of the stairs, Jason hesitated momentarily at the top, a flicker of panic in his eyes. Halle turned, sensing that he was no longer following her. Viewing his features she gave a small smile and held out her hand to her brother who took it gently in his rough weather worn grip. 'Val is waiting' Halle said with a grin as she pulled softly on his hand, urging him forward.

Nodding, Jason started down the stairs, biting his lip nervously as they made their way to the ground floor. Placing a foot onto the concrete tiles, the warrior looked at his sister for reassurance, giving a revealed sigh as she squeezed his hand comfortingly. 'Walk down with me?' he asked suddenly, causing the young she wolf to stare at him in surprise.

'Huh?' she asked confused as Justin slipped past the pair and made his way into the banquet hall to replace a seat.

'I don't want to walk down there alone' Jason replied gruffly, 'everyone will be staring at me, will you walk with me'

'Like a bridesmaid?' Halle asked, pulling on a long forgotten memory at school, where they had learned about human wedding traditions and the fact that the she wolf, or bride as they called them, walked to their mate with their friends in front of them. Jason laughed, 'more like a moral support partner, but if you want to be a bridesmaid, then sure, why not' he chuckled as Halle grinned.

'Deal' she replied, smiling before linking her arm in his and the pair walked over to the open doors, Jason taking a deep breath before they stepped into the room.

The table had been cleared away, replaced with rows of chairs that were filled with the Werewolf warriors on one side and various Vampire Clan leaders on the other, who had come to witness their future King claiming his match.

At the front on the left sat Justin, Leo, Vaya and Daniel, the seat between Justin and Leo left empty, ready for Halle to take once she had accompanied her brother to his mate.

Looking to the front, they were faced with a low platform, to the right was a very nervous looking Vallance who was talking in a low tone to the elder who was residing over the ceremony.

Suddenly the air was filled with a soft music, the entire seated audience turned as one to look at the pair stood in the doorway. Vallance's eyes snapped up and connected with Jason's, the nervousness that both had been feeling seemed to leave them as the world stopped moving, the pair lost in a time that existed only for themselves.

Gently, Halle started to guide her brother between the two lines of chairs, leading him toward the platform and the Vampire King who's mouth was slightly open as he watched his match walk toward him.

Vallance was dressed in a black suit with a blood red waist coat underneath, his black bow tie fastened around his neck, his dress shoes polished to perfection. He perfectly complimented Jason, who was wearing a similar black suit that looked as if it had been designed with him in mind the way it fitted his broad muscular body, the cream waistcoat hugging his chest.

As they passed the sea of faces, the pair felt the warm smiles that adorned everyone's faces, each side revelling in the love that was shared between the two men.

Reaching the front, Vallance held out his hand to help Jason onto the platform, Halle giving her brother a quick hug before allowing the Vampire to pull him from her grasp. Hurrying over to her father, Halle quickly sat down as the elder arranged the pair facing each other in front of him.

'Tonight' boomed the deep voice of the Vampire Elder, echoing around the room with authority, 'we will witness the joining of these two individuals through the blood ceremony, binding them for eternity to each other, their soul becoming one, never to be broken apart.

The werewolves had a shiver run through them at the Elders grave tone. Looking around the room, the Elder focused on Justin and Halle for a moment before returning to the tome that he held in his hands.

'Vallance, Jason' he said, nodding to each in turn as he spoke their names, 'you are here to join yourselves to the other, understanding that what you are about to do is an unbreakable bond between you. Only the hands of death may steal you from your earthly partner, any attempt to break your bond will result in the termination of both of your lives, are you both happy to proceed with the ritual?' he asked solemnly.

'Yes' replied Vallance immediately, no trace of doubt in his voice.

Smiling happily, Jason nodded in agreement, 'yes' he said quietly as the Vampire released a small breath of relief.

Turning to Vallance, the Elder placed the book on a small, cloth covered table to his left before he took the Vampire's right hand, placing it in Jason's, closing his hands over theirs, forcing them to grasp their palms together. Staring ahead, his eyes became unfocused as he chanted in a low ancient tongue. The hairs on the back of Jason's neck stood up as power started to build around them.

As the Elder's chanting became louder, the energy in the room built, the three men rooted to the spot as the invisible forces swirled around them. Snapping out of his revere, the Elder looked over at the Vampire, who was staring at Jason, gripping his hand tightly. 'Prince Vallance, future King of the Vampire's, before you stands your match, chosen for you by the denizen's of Blood Lust. You have chosen him as your one true other, the being which you will be bound for eternity, if your word is true, I invite you to step forward and make him yours.

Vallance's lips parted slightly, his fangs peeking out between the soft pink of his mouth, the pearly whiteness glistening as he took a step closer to Jason, maintaining his grip on the werewolf's hand as his left hand reached up to Jason's face, caressing his cheek gently before he tipped the warriors head to the side.

Jason allowed Vallance to control him, waiting patiently as the Vampire leaned in, placing a soft kiss on his marking spot, pulling a deep moan from his lips as his eyes closed from the contact.

Tracing his fangs down the warriors neck, Vallance purred softly as Jason's breath hitched in his throat. Suddenly without warning, the Vampire pierced the werewolf's skin with his fangs, Jason's eyes widened in shock as Vallance began to feed slowly from his neck, savouring his mate's taste as the warrior growled in ecstasy. A faint glow came from the pair as they stood together, connected, Vallance moved slightly as a whimper of pain left Jason's lips.

Justin made to move toward them, but stopped as the Elder lifted his hand, sitting back down slowly as Jason's eyes started to roll back, the veins in his neck pulsating as thick blue lines carved into his skin where Vallance's venom was entering his system.

The Elder began to chant loudly again, holding his hands above the pair as Vallance continued to feed, his left arm encircling Jason's waist as the warrior's knees began to buckle underneath him.

As the Elder's voice reached it's loudest level the floor beneath them began to tremor, the power that surrounded the pair flowed downward to within the castle's structure, binding them to each other and their home.

As the shuddering lessened, Vallance released his hold on his Match's neck, sensually running his tongue over his bite before pulling away, his strong arms holding up the woozy werewolf who's eyes were partially closed as he breathed heavily. 'Jason?' Vallance whispered, worry laced into his words.

Jason's eyes fluttered open and he smiled tiredly at his mate, 'you can do that again any time you want too' he muttered as he struggled to hold his weight up on his own.

The Elder, lowered his hands, making sure that the two men were still joined by their right hands before turning to his table and picking up the same jewel encrusted knife that had been used at the Vampire King's funeral. Raising his eyes to Vallance, he held out his hand to the Vampire.

'Your Highness, your hand please' he said softly, Vallance immediately released his hold on Jason's waist and extended his hand to the Elder who took it In his own, muttering as he placed the tip of the blade against the Vampire's bare skin and cut a deep slice into his flesh. Blood immediately began to pool in Vallance's palm as the Elder grabbed a gold chalice and placed it underneath the injured hand, catching the drops as Vallance turned his hand to the side, allowing his blood to flow into the cup before lifting it to his mouth and licking the wound, sealing it shut.

Placing the chalice on to the table, the Elder waved his hands over the crimson liquid, his soft murmurs carrying through the room as he cemented the spell into the fluid.

Finally, the Elder lifted the cup in his hands, turning back to the pair and proffering the drink to Jason who looked at him surprised.

'Uhh, Me?' he asked uncertainly, 'I have to drink it?'

The Elder nodded sagely, 'the only way to seal the blood pact is for both of you to consume the others blood, normally two Vampire's would feed off each other, but as a werewolf you may not be able to consume enough to make the bond so this is a way to make certain, plus I have increased the potency to ensure there is no room for error' he replied.

Nodding, Jason took the chalice in his hand, rolling the stem in his fingers as he gazed at the red liquid that swirled within its gold goblet confines.

Steeling himself, he lifted the cup to his lips and slowly swallowed the contents, his face screwing up at the taste but not breaking from his task until the vessel was drained of it's contents.

Handing the chalice back, he met Vallance's amused gaze, 'shut up' he muttered, 'it doesn't taste that great to those of us who are not Vampires'

Vallance smirked, 'well just so you know, yours tasted like the richest chocolate I have ever experienced' he whispered back as Jason coloured slightly.

Placing his hands around the two men's grip once again, the Elder raised his voice, sending it echoing through out the room, 'these two have consumed the life force of the other, the King has marked his match, sharing his toxin of eternal life, binding them for perpetuity!

Lifting his hands, he revealed a glowing rope made from electrical energy, it bound itself around the two men's hands, tightening it's grip until it sank into their skin, disappearing from the sight of the onlookers.

Halle let out a loud gasp, clutching at her chest as she felt her bond to the castle snap, the ancient building officially releasing her from her oath.

The Elder smiled down at the silent crowd, 'they are bound' he said loudly as the Vampires began to cheer and whoop ecstatically, Justin and Halle scrambling to their feet, rushing over to hug and congratulate the pair who stood sheepishly next to each other, still holding hands as if scared to let go of the other.

Leaning over, Vallance placed a soft kiss on Jason's cheek, 'you OK baby?' he asked, studying the werewolf's face.

Jason nodded, 'yeah, I really am' he replied happily.