Chapter Twenty Two

Ivans POV

Rebecca looked gorgeous in her pink dress. I was amazed at how much like her mother she looked. She carried herself with the same grace she had as well. I missed her still sometimes even though it had been years. We stood on the stage together waiting for the ceremony to begin.

“You look just like your mother.” I smiled at her as she beamed.

“Thank you for being here Ivan, it means a lot.”

“Anything for you princess.” I bowed my head.

One of the elders stepped forward to the mic and started rattling off some text on tradition, I was only half paying attention. My eyes were on the crowd. I was getting more than a few strange looks, but no one looked like they wanted to kill me which was a good sign. John stepped forward.

“Thank you all for being here tonight. I know we have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I’m thrilled I finally get to present your Luna to you. As you all get to know her you will find she is sweet, kind, smart, and strong. I can think of