Remus' POV
I couldn't believe it. It was Christmas day. My first Christmas with my mate. I'd woken up this morning in his warm, strong arms. I'd received some lovely presents from my family. And now my mate had asked me to marry and bond with him. I could cry with happiness.
I smiled as he put his arm round me. I shyly gave him his gift from me. He opened the small box slowly and carefully. Inside was the watch I had picked out for my love. His eyes lit up and he put it on straight away.
'Thank you Remus, it's beautiful.' He said softly as he kissed my cheek lightly.
I knew it didn't compare to the gift he'd given me, but it was a start. And I knew I was going to give him his proper gift later.
The rest of the day was spent with us all working together to make a delicious Christmas meal with all the trimmings. It was an amazing meal. We were all stuffed to the brim. We had the radio on in the background and Christmas songs were being sung through it. We were all silent. James was tapping his finger on the seat as he had his eyes closed and was humming. My mum and dad were both reading books next to each other and I was leaning on my fiancé and playing with his soft, long hair. It was perfect.
I let out a large yawn and felt Sirius' chest rumble as he laughed lightly. My mum and dad smiled softly at us.
'Go on Rem sweetie, you two should go to your room. It's getting late.'
I was shocked. Did she just say we could go to my room? I smiled.
'Okay mum.'
I grabbed Sirius' hand and pulled him up with me. We walked to my room. When we got inside I closed the door and whispered a silencing spell. I felt Sirius' eyes on me but knew I couldn't back out now. I was shaking and could feel his concern through our bond. I smiled over to him and he sat on the edge of my bed.
I sat by his side and took a few deep breaths.
'Are you okay love?' I smiled at his term of endearment.
'The watch was not your only gift Siri.'
'I know that Remus, you agreeing to marry me is enough of a gift.'
I shook my head as he said this. I turned so my body was facing his and grabbed both of his hands.
'I, Remus John Lupin, do hereby declare that I am of sound body, mind and magic in order to accept you, Sirius Orion Black as my bonded mate and soul mate. I give myself to you freely and willingly and agree to be your life long mate.'
As I finished saying this I saw his face turn shocked. Then suddenly his eyes turned blood red. It was almost instant. His teeth grew to be razor sharp points and his nails elongated. Not to the sharpest point like at the party, but still long.
His beautiful black wings burst out and he cooed at me.
'Remus my dear, I will only warn you of this once. This is your last chance to back out. With this declaration, I will mate with you. And I will mark you. You will belong to me and no one else. Are you sure?' His voice was raspy and gravelly with the attempt to keep his vampire at bay.
I smiled.
'I'm more than sure.'