Chapter Nine - Tattoo

“Are you okay?” Zayn indistinct voice finally became clear to her.

“Uh- Yeah. I-I’m probably just tired.” She responded, feigning a smile.

“Okay. You should go to bed now.” He replied. She nodded and walked out of the room.

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It was finally the wedding day.

After that night, Evelyn didn't give the memory much thought. She didn't have anyone to explain it to her anyways and she didn't want to ask Zayn about it.

Zayn assigned one of his betas to be her bodyguard; Peterson. She didn't bother to reject his offer, Peterson would be guarding her discreetly, plus she knew after that night at the auction’s restroom, knowing how Wright is, he probably wants to get back at her for what happened- She needed as much protection as she could get. Zayn had also promised to teach her some basic fighting skills after their wedding.

Evelyn was wearing a simple white wedding dress. Her hair and makeup were also simple.

She began to walk down the aisle that was prepared at the mansion's garden. This was the second time she'd be walking down the aisle, and in such a short period of time. It wasn't the wedding she had imagined when she was younger, but she could just say, she felt way better than when she had walked down the aisle to meet Wright.

Apart from Zayn and her, and the Lycan magistrate that is to we'd them, the only other people present were Zayn's betas, and… Ruby?!

Once again, she was totally surprised to see her friend at her wedding. With everything going on, she had totally forgotten about Ruby.

Eve smiled at Ruby, and Ruby returned the smile.

When she got to Zayn, she smiled at him too, muttering a thank you- Because obviously no one would have invited her apart from him. He smiled back at her, understanding immediately what the thank was for.

They took their vows and signed the necessary papers, and were soon pronounced husband and wife, Alpha and Luna, by the marriage magistrate.

They were finally married.

After the wedding, Evelyn spent the rest of her day with Ruby.

“Zayn invited me. I was so surprised when he told me about the wedding. I couldn't reach you after your wedding day with Wright, then you were pronounced missing and I've looked for you since then.

“Rumours spread that you made an appearance at Wright's last ball, then afterwards you guys divorced and he's now with your cousin Ava. But when I went to your house, you were still not there Wright's betas didn't even let me in, they just told me you weren't there anymore. I was so worried, I thought something bad had happened to you Evelyn.” Ruby explained.

Evelyn felt bad. Ruby was going through all that trouble while she totally forgot about her.

Evelyn explained all that had happened so far to Ruby. How she was betrayed by Wright and Ava, how he took everything away from her, how he had an hand in the death of their packs- This brought tears to Ruby's eyes, tears that couldn't even fall probably because she had no more tears to cry, she had cried them all five years ago.

Evelyn also told her about her agreement with Zayn Malik. How he saved her from Wright's assassination, how they agreed to a marriage of convenience untill she'd be able to get her revenge on Wright, which he would be helping her with. But she really didn't tell her Zayn's conditions in exchange for helping her, and thankfully, Ruby didn't ask.

Evelyn didn't tell her because she didn't trust Ruby, she just didn't feel the need to share that information, it was kind of Zayn's. Otherwise, Ruby might just be the only person she still trusts- She is her only friend, they've been friends since they were kids.

“Wright is really despicable. Evelyn, I'll support you and whatever plan you have to bring Wright down, I'll support it and you- That way, I'd also be able to get justice to what he did to my family and pack.

“I'm already working in the Lycan council, whatever you need I'd be right here.” Ruby assured. Yeah, she also told Ruby about her plans to get into the Lycan council to find dirt's on Wright that she'd use to ruin him.

…

It was nightfall, Ruby and Zayn's betas had already left.

Zayn and Evelyn had just finished having dinner. They walked upstairs together.

“What are you doing?” Zayn asked as Evelyn was about to enter her room which they had already gotten to. 

“Uhm… going to bed.” She replied.

Zayn sighed, “It's our wedding night Evelyn. I know it doesn't matter but… just stay with me for the night- Just tonight,”

She nodded in agreement after a while of contemplation.

They walked further and finally arrived at his room. Evelyn's heart began to race as she walked into his room. This was her second time in his room, but this time, her wolf was just so uneasy and a little… excited in expectancy, towards them spending their wedding night together.

She turned towards him, only to find him already shirtless, with his back facing her and she finally saw and realized he had a large tattoo on his back- It was of a fierce looking wolf with a dragon wrapped around it. It looked intimidating and formidable indeed.

She doesn't dislike tattoos, she’s just a little surprise- she always learns something new about this man everyday. It finally dawned on her that not only had she not touched his bare skin, but she has also never seen his back until now. He was always clothed, and even the only time she saw him fully naked- Which was their first night together, she never saw his back that day.

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