Chapter 88- Our Wedding My song starts, and I walk to where Matt is standing. "Ready?" "Ready." I loop my arm through Matts, allowing him to lead me out for everyone to see me. Everyone is standing, and I can see tears running down the pack members' faces as I walk to the end of the aisle and stop. Onyx waits with his back turned toward me until Aiden taps his shoulder when I reach the end of the aisle. When Onyx turns around, his emotions take over, and he begins to cry as his eyes roam my body. The walk to Onyx feels like the longest walk of my life. When we reach him, Onyx growls at Matt, and everyone laughs. "Dude, I am giving her to you. I am no threat." He laughs before patting his shoulder and walking to his place behind Brett in the groom's line. I cannot recall half of the things I am asked to repeat. All I can see is Onyx looking back at me. When the officiate finally announces that Onyx may kiss his bride, I am not prepared to
Chapter 1- Introduction"I think I found the perfect dress, Mom!" I Call softly across the store as I gently caress the burgundy silk fabric occupying my body. "Oh, Briar, that is stunning!" She gasps when she comes into view. Looking back into the floor-length mirror, I admire myself. I have always loved myself; never have I been one to second guess the looks of my body. Every curve and dip that most would hate, I adore. It makes me feel like I am my own unique person, and I am stronger for it. Mom gently pulls the clip from my hair, and I watch as my long curls fall around my body. My hair is long, and it takes me over an hour in the morning to curl it how I like. That is one thing I do to ensure I care for my hair. I love everything about my long brown hair, everything but sitting on it. A long whistle comes from beside me. "Briar, if you buy that dress, every available wolf will fall at your feet." Devin coos as he moves closer to my side, wraps his arm around my w
Chapter 2- Fear of the uninvited guest We all congregate on the training field. It is far enough away from anyone who could be listening. “As you can tell, we have a Lycan in the packhouse. This is no secret. I was unaware of his arrival until just now as well.” She takes a deep breath before continuing. “There are some things I need to tell you that your Alpha has shared with me. The first thing I need from all of you is not to panic. It would seem as though this current situation is a good thing. If the Beta can view us as not a threat, or a pack that needs to be dismissed, he should leave sooner. Please do not give him any reason to look into what we do here. Do not train harder, and do not fight with each other. Hold in any grudges you may have against your best friend. Now is not the time to execute revenge for taking the last pancake. Deal with it.” “Why is it so important to walk a tightrope while he is here?”A snide Omega interrupts. “Because we have no one wh
Chapter 3 – Overstepping BoundariesMy ears are pumping with blood, and my heart is beating faster than ever. This is it, and this is how I die, I think to myself. “Please stand.” The Beta requests me, and I do so immediately, still looking down at the floor. “Briar?” He calls to me softly. Everyone’s eyes are locked on what I assume will be my death. “Yes, Sir?” I whisper back as my eyes lift to meet his. “That was the bravest and the truest thing I have heard since I have been on your pack lands. You told me exactly what you want and what lengths you will go to keep your pack safe.” I stand speechless, watching him as he speaks to me. “Seeing as you want to use tonight as a memory for your future children, I will give you one more thing to add.” “What is that?” I ask. “I am leaving. What I have come here to discuss will be, we will call it an extension for now. In the meantime, I want you to sit down with your father and discuss with him what plans you can come up with.” “Why would
Chapter 4- PromThe days fly by, and I wake up on Saturday, the day of my high school Prom. I haven’t talked to Devin since the night of the dinner. Mainly because I have been avoiding him, I stand calmly looking at myself in the mirror and cannot help but smile. “Tonight, at midnight, I will know if Devin is my mate.” I can feel myself getting more excited with every passing moment. I run downstairs to find Mom cooking my favorite meal, French toast and bacon. Everyone else thinks I am insane for not eating a big hardy breakfast, but I like what I like. “Morning, Mom!” I call as I sit on the island stool and watch her cook. “Morning, Briar! Did you sleep well?” She asks, giving me a knowing look. “Better than I had originally thought.” “If you find your mate tonight, I need you to text me to let me know if you go anywhere with him, ok?” She makes me promise. “Name, address, rank, pack he belongs to. Nothing will go unanswered.” I agree. My biggest hope is that it will
Chapter 5- A Night with a new friend. I can feel my world shatter as Devin releases me and rushes into the arms of Rebecca, the one female in our pack that I hate the most. I watch in disbelief as my heart contracts in pain. My stomach begins to hurt, and tears spring to my eyes. “Briar, are you OK?” Judith’s sweet voice calls from behind me. “Hey, Judith. I was going to come to find you and let you know that Devin found his mate.” I try to sound confident and apologetic that it has happened, but I simply cannot. My heart is broken. Judith looks over my shoulder, seeing the pair embrace, frowns, then looks back at me. “Of all people, why her?” She asks. “It doesn’t matter now, does it? Such a wonderful guy with such a horrible-mannered girl.” I shake my head. Per usual, the sound of midnight rings through the room. The last chime brings a scent of unbearable sweetness, much like standing in a candy shop with fans blowing all the different sugar sweets i
Chapter 6- Loss of a Friend“The bitch hit me,” Rebecca speaks without realizing precisely who questioned us. “Check your tone.” He growls at her. As he steps toward her, Devin body blocks him from Rebecca. “Get out of my way, Devin.” Dad demands. “She is my Mate, Alpha.” He pleads as tears roll down his face. My heart breaks for him as I see the fear in his eyes that my dad may hurt her for disrespecting him. “Dad?” I call softly. “I want an explanation right now.” He demands, looking at us each momentarily before moving on to the next. I start speaking first. “I was finishing washing up the dishes when they came in. Devin wished to speak to me privately, but Rebecca said no. I suggested talking to him later today. When I went to leave, she said.” I stop and decide that no matter what I say right now, I will lose Devin as a friend forever. “Go on, Briar.” Dad urges softly. “She told me, and I quote. You are nothing more than a worthless piece of wolf hide. You deserve
Chapter 7- Doctor appointment I sit on my couch and pull my dad to sit with me. “I don’t know where that Alpha tone came from tonight,” I admit. “I didn’t even know that it was possible.” I continue. “Sweetheart, that is not something I want you to start using on a whim.” “I understand that, Dad. What happened tonight is not something that I had ever expected to do or say. The whole night was just a mess. I hope that after some sleep and a clear mind, I will have more of a handle on everything.” I confess. “How you moved tonight and how you grabbed the girl, that is so unlike you. You even hit her tonight. Are you ok?” His concern is evident in his voice. “I wish I could tell you one way or another. But since midnight, everything seems different. As I said, maybe sleep and a clear mind will help. I agree with your statement earlier, and I think I need to see the Doctor as soon as possible to clear up anything if something is wrong. Is that ok still?” I question him. “W