by Beck, Paloma
As Layla entered the circle and her parents moved to stand on the perimeter with the others, it was now only Anton, Layla and Madden inside the circle. It was as if they were alone despite being surrounded by those who loved them. They moved towards one another until they could touch.
Anton’s light ginger fragrance hung in the air. Layla breathed and a mist seemingly from out of nowhere surrounded the triad. Madden’s hand slipped into hers while Anton pivoted to face them. They stood side by side ready to become mated.
Anton raised his voice so all gathered could hear him. They would be the only words spoken until the ceremony was complete. “I am honored to make this Pronouncement. For Madden and Layla. And for myself.”
First Anton kneeled before them with his head bowed, a sign of his respect. Layla followed him down onto her knees, capturing his hand in her own. Together they bowed before Madden for only a moment before he too kneeled upon the ground. Palm to palm to complete their triad; the three formed an unbreakable link.
A low chanting rose from the women gathered. Smoke rose and swirled around the triad; they were alone within this sanctuary, guarded. Each drank from the other in the same pattern they kneeled. Anton drank from Layla and then from Madden. Layla drank from Madden and then from Anton. At last, Madden took his sips from the others. The chanting grew louder, the smoke more colorful until sparks of light burst from them. Layla smiled, feeling cocooned by love. Everything was truly as it should be.
*THE END*
About The Author
Paloma Beck is an erotic romance writer in both the Contemporary and Paranormal realms. Happily married and living a life of total contradiction, Paloma runs carpool service for her three sons, volunteers in PTA and teaches religious education. Then in the moments when her characters talk to her, she journals their stories and they are anything but PG.
Connect with Paloma on her website at http://romancebeckons.blogspot.com or on her facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SevenSinSistersSeries.
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