After about an hour of walking around the orphanage, we talk with Ms.Blanch about everything and anything she may need for her staff, the orphanage, and the kids. We call for Odett, who ran off to play with a few kids on the playground. Ms.Blanch, Jess, and I discuss adding more staff when we realize it is just her and two other ladies taking care of forty-seven kids. Zion asks Jess if she would be willing to take on the challenge of overseeing all business pertaining to the renovations of the orphanage. Overwhelmed by her excitement, Jess agrees to it before he can finish his question, making us all laugh. We say goodbye to Ms.Blanch and the kids and head toward the apartments where the coven witches are currently staying. We walk into the lobby, and I find the notebook. I looked inside and found everything already checked off the list, and I'm overjoyed at their efficiency. "They really do have everything handled," I say as I laugh while feeling relieved. "Of course, m

Rain's P.O.V. Zion surprised me with an extremely romantic night at what he's now calling our cliff, where we can overlook our kingdom. We spent all night together in bed on our cliff, drinking champagne, eating fresh strawberries, and talking about our future. We talked about how I'm starting to feel more confident in myself and more comfortable with my title as Queen of the Southern Werewolf Kingdom and my future title of the Southern Witch Queen. Eventually, the sun began to rise, and we had to return to the castle before the guest started to arrive. I had promised to meet Jess at the orphanage to go over some plans for the renovation, and Zion had a few things to handle in his office and prepare for the arrival of the Super Natural Council. So we shift back to our wolfs and make our way home. As we ran through the woods, I began to feel an overwhelming sense of pride and joy. Dosha is my beautiful, fast, and graceful wolf, and Ryker is our perfect

Rains' P.O.V. As the SUV pulls up to the front of the castle, Orian stands at the front door, waiting on us. And as we get out of the SUV and make out way up to the door. Orian greets us with a laugh as he bows to me and then kisses Jess. Jess asks him what he's laughing about. "Sam and I had a bet on if y'all would be late or not." He says with a smile that screams I won. "Yea, we got caught up with the plans for the renovations and everything at the orphanage," Jess says, and I nod in agreement with her. "I knew y'all would. That's why I won twenty bucks." He says, and I can't help but laugh. But then I'm suddenly hit with a lot of guilt for being late to prepare for my own mating ceremony. "Don't worry, my Queen. You're right on time. Your mother, the makeup artist, and the hairstylist only arrived about twenty minutes before you. There's plenty of time." He says with a smile. "Thank you, Orian," I say and turn to Jess and Odett. "Let's go,

Rains' P.O.V. As I stand at the back entrance of the castle watching, my mom and Jess walk down the aisle and up the stairs to the stage, followed by Odett as she throws flower petals into the air with each step. I can't help but smile and ask myself if this is what a human bride feels on her wedding day. "This is technically a wedding. As with everything, wolves just have a better name for it." Dosha says, and I giggle a little. "Yeah, I guess your right. So, are you ready for this?" I ask her. "Absolutely, We were born for this!" Shy replies with such determination. And I walk out of the shadows, making my way to the double doors, and look down at the beautiful carpet with our marks embroidered on each corner. "Don't forget to smile. We wouldn't want people thinking we aren't happy." She jokes, making me laugh. "Oh yeah. I forgot that part." I joke back, giggling at myself, as I continue to take small steps like Nikky and Krist told me. "He

Zions' P.O.V. After our dance, we decide to go to the bar to get some champagne, and we ran into my cousin, who I hadn't seen in years. He is a very knowledgeable and popular Alpha and keeps up with all the rumors that spread around, so I decide that now would be a good time to introduce Rain and maybe even get some information regarding Alpha Max and his pack. "Let me introduce you to my mate and the future Queen, Rain," I say as I turn her to Mathew. "This is Alpha Mathew of the Silver Crest Pack. His pack is close to the border of our kingdoms' territory." "It is nice to meet you, Alpha. I hope your trip here went well. I know it was short notice." She says as he bows to her. "She doesn't need to be so polite to him." Ryker jokes. "She is a proper Queen. The Queen should always be polite to everyone in public, even if he is family." I remind him. "Do you plan on telling her that he is your cousin?" He asks me. "Of course, I'm jus