CHAPTER 59 : HOPES OF BEING HIS EQUAL

EMILIA’S POV The air was heavy with the aroma of fresh flowers and the subtle buzz of excitement, and the night was warm. A big step in our relationship seemed to have been taken when Cameron and I decided to go to his friend's marking ceremony together. The idea that one day we would be up there, marking each other in front of everyone, was more than just the ceremony that made me uneasy. The mere thought of it was making my heart race. The idea of being Cameron's Luna still seemed a little unreal. Even if fate had brought us together as mates, the thought of being his Luna—officially, in front of everyone—made my stomach turn with a mixture of nervousness and excitement. Suppose I wasn't prepared. What if I was unable to meet everyone's standards? Even though I had a lot of doubts, everything seemed to come together as I looked at Cameron. In my heart, I knew I was prepared. I desired him. I desired him completely. Under a canopy of sparkling lights, the event was being held in a