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1year later.
The human kingdom once known as black moon, has now become a mixed kingdom where humans and werewolves live together in harmony.
And like their princess once promised, the kingdom is again recognized as hunters moon kingdom, they call it hum kingdom. Pronounce home, meaning hunters moon kingdom. Their flag is a big blue full moon that has a bright yellow sun inside it.
Like safia stated, the humans weren't asked to share their homes or meals with the werewolves, for They stayed in the palace which has more than enough space for them all. Then steadily the humans and werewolves came together to build In new homes and shops for the werewolves, 
And as for schools, market or work, the werewolves were welcomed in. Yes there were a few pointed fingers here and there but not enough to make trouble.
(And by the way the fog has lifted, the moment all the bloodsuckers were destroyed the fog lifted)
     
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Currently, inside the palace sunset room a group of good friends chat away comfortably, they rest for the busy day they had.
      
*I thought this place looks beautiful during the day, but wow! Just look at all those stars.  * Princess Susana of Talan spoke as she lazily lay on a couch looking up at the night sky through the crystal glass of the sunset room.
*oh this is nothing compared to fango, In fango's night sky you'd think starts would fall because of how big and near they look* prince Habib of fango spoke as he sips chilled juice.
     
 *but ain't we all under the same sky?....* Came from a now confident voice from the once shy prince adidaya of linzia.     
*yes we are under the same sky, but fango's side is more beautiful..* Habib defend.
*we all know and agree the sky is beautiful, but guess what's more beautiful.....my queen safia* hunter declare
They all nodded in agreement making safia blush, while the girls..Susan, Claire, Morgan, Stella, Ashley and Brenda all went *Awwwwwwwn...*
     
Safia then ask *but do you all really think I did the right thing by changing the rules, wasn't I too fast and rushing....?*
     
Safia refers to the events of that morning, she was crown queen and the first order she issued, was to set and reset some rules.
It was Known that girls aren't to wear trousers, well now under queen Safia's reign, they are allowed to wear trousers and even use weapons, they are welcomed into the world of the employed, that is they have job opportunities now.
The unfortunate people who were turned into bloodsuckers, safia Search through every record of a missing person in the kingdom, soldier or not, she found their families, apologized and offer a life long protection and taking care of any of their needs.
Safia also gave Brenda licence to introduce dresspants to hum kingdom. And others such as expanding trade and recruiting of more soldiers.... 
*What are you even saying, of course you did*..
*I would've done the same too, heck I'll do much more*...
*I think you did right, and you're crushing it at the queen thing...*
           
   safia smile heartwarminly (she has invited everyone, except for prince Liam of course)
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Early morning.
It's a big day for the residents of hum kingdom, a new step into the future. It's the wedding day of queen safia and Alpha hunter March.
The entire kingdom is beautifully decorated, flowers and ribbons line the streets, guests from other kingdoms have arrived and are staying in the palace, the people all dressed up. Excitement and merry cheer fills the air as the town square is packed with happy wishers.
     
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Inside the palace in a familiar pink dressing room, safia and her bridesmaids get ready for the big day.
*I can't believe it! I'm wearing the legendary dresspants made by the amazing Brenda!..* Claire spoke excitedly                        
*they're not legendary just trending ..* Brenda corrected with a smile.
The girls all wore a matching light blue long sleeves skirt overlay jumpsuit, that has white ribbons tied around the waistline, matching white heals, and hair styled into different styles of their choice.
Brenda wore a forest green dress with gold flower designs at the flair, hair styled into a high updo.
*alright, and now the finishing touch..* Susan mumbles as she carefully placed a silver crown embedded with shimmering blue diamonds atop Safia's textured middle height bun hairstyle.
The girls stepped back to take a good look at safia.
 
She is dressed in a shimmering blue fairytale gown covered with intricate silver designs, tiny silver blue rubies embedded around the waist down to the flair, feet clad in blue glass heals, adorned with butterfly shaped diamond earrings and necklace.
      
*wow...*
*the most beautiful bride I've ever seen...*
*hunter's gonna lose it when he sees you...*
Safia smiled and spoke *the looks not complete yet..* she then took out the silver heart shape amulet hunter gave her, and put it around her neck, it sat right above the butterfly necklace perfectly.
*now it's complete...* 
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The decorated and renovated town square is packed with guest and loved ones, chairs and tables perfectly lined under the clear blue sky, delicacies of all kind are being enjoyed as they await the arrival of the soon to be couple.
The sound of the beating drums caught the people's attention, they all stood up from their seats to welcome the groom.
Hunter majestically walk down the aisle dressed in a blue and silver white royal attire, he held cas hand who's dressed in similar clothing, together they walk towards the aisle.
Not long the drums beats again, the people stood to welcome the bride, a royal carriage stoped and the bridesmaids stepped down, then safia came out.
She held Vivians hand who's dressed in a cute ruffle blue dress. Holding her exquisite bouquet safia walked down the aisle towards her dashing soon to be husband. 
Hunter's mouth hang opened as he took in the stunning appearance of safia, his unblinking eyes never once left hers till she stood right before him on the aisle.
Holy Mansi began *we are gathered today to witness the bonding between queen safia of hum kingdom, and hunter March alpha to the werewolves..... we shall begin the ceremony*
On holy Mansi's word, cas and Vivian came fort and gently place a covered gold platter along with two glass cups containing fresh milk, on a small decorated table that stood before the couple.
( like every culture have their way of bonding, meaning marriage. The humans of hum kingdom have theirs too.
               
And it involves the brides favorite desert to be mashed together with the grooms favorite desert, taste is a secondary concern as long as the two deserts can be made together into a brand new recipe. And if they share favorite desert all the more better.
Two cups of fresh milk will be kept ready.
To commence the bonding, the bride and groom would then feed each other the dessert first, it's their tradition that if the groom is first to feed the bride, then it shows he'll be in full control after marriage, and if the bride first feed the groom, it shows she'll be in charge after the marriage. And if in rear cases they feed each other at the same time, it will mean they both are in perfect control, making decisions together with non superior than the other.
Then they'll drink the milk to tie the bond forever.)
So as hunter's favorite desert is moon cakes and Safia's is the triple chocolate cake, they together make triple chocolate moon cake.
                         
Taking spoonful of their brand new dessert, safia and hunter intertwined their hands and fed each other at the same time. Then took sips of the milk to tie the bond forever.
 *with the people and me as witness, I pronounce queen safia and hunter March, husband and wife! Bless the new queen and king of hum kingdom!!*
Holy Mansi concluded the ceremony, loud cheers erupted as the people shower the new couple with flowers and good wishes.
Susan whispers to Brenda *I'm so thankful this is not how Talan bonds, otherwise I'd be married a long time ago* 
Brenda laughs as Susan took another bite off her triple chocolate cake. 
 After safia and hunter bonded the human way, they all got into carriages and drove to the forest to marry the werewolf way.
 
(The werewolves Bonding involves a blood connection. Both the bride and groom will make small cuts on their right palms enough to draw out blood, they will then hold hands to connect the blood.
A golden glow will appear then a gold circle on their palms that will bond them till death do em part. The bonding has to take place at night under the moon, not necessarily in the forest but Malik wanted hunter's wedding to mirror his parents, they married under the full moon with cherry as their witness.
Another thing about the werewolves Bond, that golden circle that will appear on both their right palms will never disappear untill one of them dies, so there's no option for divorce)
The entire hum kingdom boarded carriages and head full speed deep into the forest, the kingdom gates were once again closed for safety.
The humans and guests that have never seen cherry were in complete awe, the magnificent vibrant cherry tree stood in all its giant and magical glory. They were seated far away from her and only a few of the werewolves went near.
Safia and hunter slowly walk down a flower path towards cherry, they knelt In front of cherry on the colorful soft grass facing each other.
Malik stood between them facing the people
*we are gathered here today, with the moon, cherry, werewolves and humans as witness, to bond our alpha and our queen in holy matrimony, let's proceed with the ceremony....* Spoke Malik.
Cas came fort carrying a decorated wooden platter, to which Malik took a small knife from, the wooden handle smooth and the sharp blade shimmering under the moon, like Safia's dress.
Both the couple held out their right palms, gently Malik made small cuts on both their palms, then guided their hands to each other.
A bright golden glow erupted from their entangled hands just as cherry let out an almost blinding silver glow.
As the golden circle appeared on the couples palms, the werewolves cheer but the humans and guests were too stunned In awe, their unblinking eyes fixed on the still glowing cherry.
*With the power vested in me by the werewolves, deserving by my age and position. I Malik... pronounce Alpha hunter! And Luna safia, as werewolf and wife!* Malik concluded.
Upon his words cherry showered the kneeling couple with several colorful leafs, they fell slowly and captivatingly surrounding the royal couple in another blinding light.
It was truly a sight to behold, a day the humans or werewolves will never forget.
*I am blessed to have witness this magical day....thank you princess safia, may you have a blessed married life..* holy Mansi spoke to the royal couple as they join the people again.
*thank you for coming holy Mansi, please stay a bit more* safia spoke
*I wish I can, but my duties await* 
They talked some more before the holy Mansi boarded a carriage to head back home.
Not long the people all went back to hum kingdom, where the palace was completely open for everyone, nobles and commoners alike.
A grand celebration was held in the palace huge ball room, it took in all the hundreds of people comfortably with still more room to offer.
Music, dance food and dessert were served constantly, on such a magical day difference vanished, no prejudice or seniority. The Nobles of hum kingdom, the nobles and esteem guests of other kingdoms, together with the commoners and werewolves united in harmony and celebrated together.
The party lasted till dawn, only then did the people and guest retired to their homes and chambers, so it came the morning of that day was spent sleeping. The kingdom was so silent one would think no one lives there.
On that silent morning queen safia stood in their newly renovated royal couple room, slowly sipping hot tea and overlooking the silent kingdom through the huge open windows.
*you're not tired?... Don't you want to sleep more?..* king hunter ask as he join her by the window.
*not really, the silence made everything feels so.... Serene and that makes me think...* Safia spoke
*think about what?...* Asked hunter
*I was crowned queen, I got married to a werewolf ....I wonder if our parents were still here, would they approve of us....* 
*they would, I know my parents would approve especially my mother, she would pamper you so much you'll start believing you're a baby yourself. And my father would never see eye to eye with yours, but I know he'll accept you with open arms...what do you think?...*
*me...i know for sure my mother would be happy, she'll like that you're handsome too. But father, he'll be proud of me...but won't ever accept you...*
*that's okay with me, as long as he's proud and happy with you, I'll be fine* 
*look at us talk about our parents so casually, I guess time does make a difference...* Safia spoke
*it does, it make things bearable ..* hunter agreed 
After a few moments of comfortable silence, hunter spoke in a playful tune
*I have a very important question for you my queen safi...* 
*shoot away..*
*hmmm here it comes, a dozen or two you decide...*
*dozen of what?...*
*of children of course, should we have one dozen children or two dozen children...*
Safia almost choked on her tea while hunter laughs loudly at her cute shocked expression.
                                              
   
                                               THE END
                               of hunters moon book 1.
                             ***    ***
      A sneak peek at hunters moon book 2.
   (picked from a random line in a random chapter)
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  inside a dimly lit room, a man stood near the tightly closed big glass window, looking out at the beautiful kingdom covered with snow
     When a servant boy entered, he bowed and report  *you're highness, he has woken up*
       the man by the window who was referred to as you're highness, turned slowly and looked at the servant boy still bowing
     he smiles as he spoke *finally, now we can finally have our revenge* 
He laughs loudly in such delight like a Maniac villain.
                               end of sneak  peek. 😉
    ( not to keep you in suspense my dear readers, that was prince Liam of iron city who was referred to as your highness
        and the one that has woken up is sir Anthony green. )
I sincerely thank you all for coming on this fantastical journey together with safia, hunter and their loved ones. you've been a great motivation to me. Thank you my dear readers.
I'm sad to announce our journey has come to a pause, I hope we will meet again in hunters moon book 2, which will take some little bit of a long time, but it will surely be out and I will announce it widely on the comments and others...
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Thank you everyone, let's meet again at hunter's moon book 2.
With love 💜
  Humaira.