It had been a solid hour of smiling, congratulations, hugs, pictures, and small talk. My stomach was rumbling, demanding to be fed. This child was very impatient when it came to food. The buffet style made the entire venue smell like so many different flavors that my stomach was having a hard time. “Luca, I’ll be right back.” I said in the mind-link. I had to turn and run away before he had time to physically acknowledge me. “Are you okay?” He seemed worried. “Do you need help?” “No. I’m okay.” Thankfully, the women’s bathroom was very clearly labeled. To make things better, no one was inside. Something about vomiting when you have an audience was uncomfortable. I had just emptied my stomach when I heard the door open. “Are you serious?” I heard Lilith whisper.“YES! I over heard Heather talking to Heath about it. Luca’s brother and Demi’s ex, Chase is behind it!”Peggy seemed very enthused about this latest information, almost gitty about it. “I can’t believe it! He was so pisse
There was a soft laughter that echoed across the room before they quieted down. “Luca, I wasn’t sure what I was going to say yesterday. Nora asked me if I had anything written down or any idea what I wanted to say.” Another round of laughter filled the room as I shifted uncomfortably in my heels. “My history is not a pretty one. It’s full of regret, nightmares and trauma that would send most people into a home. Yet, my wolf wouldn’t let me give up. She kept pushing me to keep moving forward. I never really understood why she did this. I was happy staying in the shadows. Living my life one make-shift house to the next. It wasn’t important for me to build anything. That was until I met you. You forced me to realize there was another way. Every time I rejected your idea of love and family, you never gave up. Every time I was ready to run away, you held me. Every time I had a thought of doubt in my head, you were there to encourage me. You never lost your temper with me… well, almost nev
“It’s time.” Heath stood up and moved closer to us. “Alpha Dylan and Luna Callie, you are to go first. Then Alpha Hunter and Luna June.” “Fine,” June barked as she straightened her sparkly red dress. Callie had a sad smile on her face as she touched my cheek before turning back to Dylan. His movements were stiff as we made our way to the line up spot. Luca was going to walk up with Heath and Heather. Nora and Jared were being be right behind Dylan and Callie. Each set slowly moved down the aisle through the opened doors the guards held as it was our time. Soon, it was Luca’s turn to make his way down. I only got to see a tiny bit since they closed the doors quickly after. “You look beautiful, Alpha Demi.” One of the guards said, catching my attention. “Thank you.” My smile was right on cue as they opened the doors, telling me it was my turn. The music changed, but I couldn’t focus on what it was as I started walking. Everyone was looking at me. The colors June picked out were no
He walked away briskly, leaving me standing there alone. After thinking about this moment, I always thought I would be nervous. However, my wolf was jumping up and down in excitement. All my instincts were telling me to go into the tent. Luca’s back was towards me as I gently pulled back the door. It was only when I let it fall that Luca realized I was there and turned quickly around. A warmth and lightening feeling ran though my body as his eyes slowly looked down to my exposed leg and back up to my face. He didn’t need to say anything, as I could feel just how much he loved it. In one quick step, he closed the gap between us. Threading his hand around my neck, his other wrapped firmly around my waist. Yanking me tightly against his vibrating body. There was nothing gently about the way his lips smashed against mine. I needed this. My body melted into his. Holding onto his suit jacket as if my life depended on it, I needed this man. “Damn, you look amazing.” Luca muttered as we ca
Demi POVI made everyone stay outside of my closet as I put on my dress. Standing in front of the mirror, I didn’t even recognize the woman in front of me. My dress fit me like a glove. No bra or underwear needed. Hair was styled perfectly, showing off my mark Luca gave me. My eyes held a certain level of anger, love, and devotion in them. My mother’s necklace sat between my collarbones, the only piece I have left from my mother. She wasn’t here to hug me. My dad wasn’t here to walk me down the aisle. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel in this moment. There was some sadness, happiness, but mostly I felt alone. If I closed my eyes, it was like I could feel their presence behind me. Like they were with me in spirit. That thought was comforting. Still, I wanted Luca. I wanted him with me right now. How quickly he became my rock, my family and my everything. It was in that moment; I realized I had grown to fully trust him. After everything I had been through, I had learned to trust ag
“I know. I’m sorry June put that on you.” I was honestly sorry for all the shit she has put up with from June. Still, looking at the space, it was coming along nicely. The space was opened up with blue fabric hanging from the rafters, hiding the color of the red and gold walls. Round tables were set up with dark blue latex covers attached to them. Silver table runners were currently being laid out on each one. “This is looking good.” Heath nodded.“Yeah, well, this isn’t the tricky part. The different antique pieces Alpha Rook’s men brought to me have been a little more challenging. They don’t quite fit the theme, but I have them set up. Let me show you.” “That is the point, they should stick out, but be discrete.” “Here is one of the vases. According to the text, there should be a match. You see this wolf design? This is the luna vase. There wasn’t an alpha vase in the shipment. Still, I have arranged these beautiful flowers. It really brings out the white in the vase and hides t