I kept my head held high and proud as I stepped out onto the walkway. I could hear people’s exclamations of surprise and gasps as they saw me, but I kept my gaze forward, looking at David as I walked steadily down the aisle.Amanda was standing to the side of the altar in a place of honor, wearing a
The wedding ceremony went just as planned. I felt cold as David slipped the ring onto my finger and made his vows, but I smiled with tears in my eyes.David’s possesive words during the ceremony unsettled me, but I couldn’t dwell on it. He hadn’t been so forward in the original timeline.He must
"I’m glad things worked out the way they did," I said. "This dress is the perfect choice for me.""I agree," my mother said happily.I continued to chat with my mother as I ate my food, but soon dinner was over. People were beginning to drink, dance, and socialize.David went off to talk to a couple
Elizabeth and I talked for a while, and I found that we really hit it off far more than I ever could have expected. It was nice to have a normal conversation with someone, especially after everything I had been through in the last few weeks.She was intelligent, brave, and confident—everything I hop
“It’s stunning,” I said as I looked at the image of a large wolf standing silhouetted against a full moon.“Yes, it’s nice,” David agreed, trying to hide his disappointment.“Is this hand-carved?” I asked, reaching my fingers out and delicately running them over the lines of the image. “It must have
David was embarrassed that the gift Alexander had presented to me was so much nicer than the ring he had used during our wedding ceremony, but he was hiding it well. He was good at pretending, after all.That was how he had hidden his true intentions from me for so long in the original timeline. He
Once all of the alphas and lunas had left the wedding, all that remained were young, drunk people ready to cut loose and party. The bar was still busy, although I was told that some of the alcohol had begun to run out and they would have to announce last call soon.It was already nearing 11:00 p.m.
David put his hands up, ready to catch me, and I allowed myself to fall forward into his arms.He caught me and held me firmly against his chest, laughing slightly.“You see, you are drunk,” he said. “I told you.”“You must be right,” I replied, avoiding his eyes so that he wouldn’t see my own amuse
A young, bubbly woman greeted us with an enthusiastic smile. “Hello, Alpha Black. Hello, soon-to-be Mrs. Black,” she said with a giggle. “We’re so pleased to have you here today. We’ve arranged a private tasting as requested, with some snacks available as well.”“Perfect,” Alexander replied with a p
Ella POVI slipped into a flattering dress and shawl, carefully styled my hair, and applied my makeup with a steady hand, though my thoughts were anything but calm with my dream still lingering.By the time I made it downstairs, Alexander was already there, standing near the front door. He was deep
Ella POV“You did the right thing by calling me,” Alexander said, his voice steady, reassuring. “I’ll look into the number. We’ve already got heavy security for the wedding, so I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. This doesn’t really qualify as a threat—more of a warning.”“It’s just... it
As Alexander’s voice grew more tense, my unease deepened. “A meeting?” I repeated, the faint background chatter growing louder in my mind. I knew that second voice, but I couldn’t place it. Something about it made me uneasy.“Yes,” he said firmly, a trace of irritation slipping through his usually c
Ella POVI answered the phone as I walked through the upper levels of the shopping center. Alexander's warm voice greeted me, and my mind drifted for a moment to the first day we officially met. It had been in his office building, on the day this very shopping center opened.Back then, Alexander had
Ella POV“It’s a beautiful gown,” Antonio Kingsman said, scrolling through the pictures on my phone. “But is it stunning enough for a bride being married at a castle?”“What do you mean?” I asked, a flicker of defensiveness creeping into my tone. “Are you saying the dress isn’t glamorous enough?”“I
Alexander POVWedding planning was far more complicated than I’d ever imagined. How anyone managed to do this on their own was beyond me.Ella had mentioned, after I asked, that David had been no help at all with planning her first wedding. I wasn’t surprised to hear it, but I was annoyed nonetheles
The Briar Rose Pack was well-respected and prominent, and there was no reason for the Alpha King to disapprove of Damian’s interest in Elizabeth. But politics had a way of complicating even the simplest matters of the heart, and Elizabeth’s world was nothing if not political.Love, unfortunately, wa
Ella POV“The castle,” Elizabeth said for at least the third time in the last five minutes, her voice full of awe. “I can’t believe I’m actually going to get to visit.”“I can’t believe you haven’t already,” I admitted, glancing at her with a smirk. Elizabeth, the only daughter of the Alpha King, ha