Two more stars in the sky

Crescendo bowed to the dark priestess, expression humble and determined. "Thank you, Meldresi, for the faith which you gave placed in me. I swear to honor it until the day I die." The new mark felt cool against his skin, he twisted his head to look at the perfect mark it had made. Silver eyes looked up into hers, and he sat, waiting quietly to be dismissed from the presence of the dark queen. His pelt burned with pride, but he let none of it show in his expression.

He wondered if there was another part to the ancient ritual, but dare not ask for fear he may aggravate the beautiful alpha. So he remained silent, head still half bowed, millions of thoughts swirling through his mind.