My Brother Is My Mate. novel Chapter 5

I nearly screamed.

She closed my mouth by slapping it with her hand.

“Prove it to them,” she commanded.

I was shaking and looked over at Carmine, who gave me a thumbs up, and Gerard, who nodded at me to go on.

I shook my head; at least Gerard would understand how scared I was.

He came to me and rubbed my shoulder with a smile.

“I’m scared, Gerard; there’s blood and organs all over the place. I felt like I was in the midst of thousands of dead bodies. I want to vomit. Please tell Mom not to do this.” I pleaded with him.

“People are watching Oceana, but I’m here for you; do it for me, love. I will always be here to support you.’

“Okay, Gerard.’ I gobbled my saliva and began walking.

Slow.

Everyone was watching. I was scared, hoping that I wouldn’t fall on my face.

I stepped on the cold blood as my body shivered and my eyes welled up with tears.

I began imagining all kinds of horror movies and being eaten alive.

What kind of ritual was this?

Suddenly, something moved under me.

I screamed and nearly fell on my face. Gerard caught me in his arms and carried me up in bridal style, with blood dripping from my legs.

I looked up at him, holding the terrifying wolf's head.

"Scaredy cat," he whispered and grinned at me.

"I'm not..."

"Hush! The people are watching you, little wolf.'

I tried to hide my smile as he began moving, stepping on the blood.

He walked barefoot in front of these thousands of people with his gentle grace.

I held him tightly; he got to the end of the red line and put me down.

He took the crown from one of the council elders and put it on my head, and then bowed before me.

I then look at the rest of the people, who also bowed before me, welcoming me as their princess.

“Hail Princess Oceana.’ Everyone cheered and clapped for me.

The celebration began, but my parents were not happy about Gerard interfering with me. They hoped I had gone through it alone.

Although Gerard helped me, I tried to avoid embarrassing my parents in front of the people.

That's what is most important, right?

I tried to be happy and smile for the public, thankful to Gerard for being by my side throughout the celebration.

It was because of him.

I got through the festival. We had lots of fun.

He played, carried me on his shoulder around the whole place.

We both threw sweets and balloons at each other.