After a long day of dress and shoe shopping we had picked out a wedding dress for Lily that had made us both cry, it was a gorgeous pure white silk gown with sequins lining the sweetheart neckline and train, and a bridesmaid dress that had made Lily growl and wolf whistle at me. It hadn’t been my type of dress with a very low cut plunging neckline in a deep blue. Of course Lily had to pick out bright red clashing shoes because; “A girl has to have a pop of color in an outfit.” This made us burst into laughter scaring the poor sales assistant who was helping us.
After a quick dinner at a fancy restaurant with Kyle, in which he was bored out of his mind by the girl talk and said he was really missing Chris right now, we continued to a high end store to start step one of Lily’
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With my last day of school almost over I was excited for my birthday to find out who my true mate is, but also I get to see my nephew Carl again. As I left the place I had been to every weekday for the past several years for the last time I felt a sense of loss but at the same time a feeling of freedom and the dread of the unknown. As I was waiting for the pack car to arrive I spotted a car that looks familiar to me. As it stopped in front of me the back window rolls down to reveal Shane’s bright smile. I had become so familiar with that face in the past few months. We have spent countless hours watching movies and TV shows we both enjoy, or reading side by side with my legs draped over his. Getting to know my potential mate had been the best time of the last year and the happiest I have eve
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Shane’s P.O.V“Shane Dawson you have been engaged to this girl since you were 6 and now you tell me you don’t like her?” My mother’s shrill voice echoed through the almost empty hall. “When I told you that I liked playing with her I was only 6 for Goddess sake.” I replied in an aggravated tone. The look she sent my way would have been deadly if looks could kill. “That’s enough! Both of you! Why do you not want to marry her a
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At lunch time I sat with my mom and Lily as we all laughed together. Trying to hold it together as we take a break from packing my room. Realizing this would be the last casual lunch I would have at home with my mom I feel tears form in my eyes. “Oh no you don’t if you start again I will start too!” My mom said noticing the tears threatening to roll down my face. We laughed a sad laugh as I wipe my face. “Sorry I just know this will be the last causal lunch we will have. I can’t just come down and sit with you after today.” I said as mom pulled me into a bone breaking hug. “Ok ladies we need to get this f
Shane’s P.O.VStanding waiting for Scarlett’s last items to be loaded into the moving truck and for her goodbyes to her family to be done. “Are you ready?” I asked her as she nodded and then said the words I had been waiting 2 days for her to say. “Let’s go home.” With one last look she turned with me and entered the car. Heading back to the City I pulled my mate onto my lap. “What are you thinking about beautiful?&r
Screaming vibrated threw the halls as I pushed. "One more push and you'll be able to rest." A redheaded nurse said to me as I crushed her hand in mine. "I can't I'm too tired!" I cried, tears rolling down my face. "Scarlett you need to push now!" the doctor said from between my legs. I breathed in and pushed as hard as I could. As a northern scream passed from my lips I heard small cries. looking down I saw a small baby in the doctor's arms. I started crying harder looking at the small perfect baby. "I did it Shane I did it for us." I whisper to myself before clearing my throat. The doctor looked at Deacon and Grace who I didn't realize were standing in the doorway. Grace looked like she was going to take my child and run."Give me my child now!" I shouted with more power than I realized causing the baby to start crying. Deacon nodded at the doctor who laid my baby on my bare chest. I wrapped my hands around my baby and stroked its back. "Congratulations on your baby girl." th
My eyes shot open causing me pain from the brightness of the room. I squinted and blinked trying to center myself. My hands shot to my very pregnant belly and rubbed while I sighed in relief."It was just a dream." I mumbled."What was that dear?" A female voice caused me to jump and look towards her."I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you. Deacon said you might want to talk when you woke up. I was just bringing you these so this room didn't feel so empty." She said as she sat a vase of pink and blue roses next to the bed.I stared at this woman who claimed to be my mother with wonder and slight anger. If she hadn't made up this situation of being my mother I would be at home with my true family. My husband and helping to rule my kingdom. She sighed feeling my stare and turned to look me in the eye. Her eyes were strikingly similar to mine. Her hair fell in a strangely familiar way. She looked sad while sitting in the chair next to me, almost tired.
Shane's POVStanding in the meeting room the distinct smell of blood kissed my nose. I froze, my head shooting up eyes wide I could tell everyone in the room could smell it too. Noone was breathing. Noone made a move until we heard the screams then everyone burst out of the room through the castle and over the ground towards the cottage. Once we arrived it was a horrible scene. Blood covered the drive and the broken bloody bodies of the guards lay in front of the door."SCARLETT?!" I screamed into the cottage as I slipped on blood running inside.I cleared the whole place within a minute but there was noone inside."Mom?" I heard Chris say from outside and exited the cottage to see Scarlett's family surrounding her mother laying on the ground next to one of the trees.I mindlinked a doctor to come and tend to her as I turned to Jamie who was kneeling next to one of the dead guards."This was him. We can't let he
Waking in a bright white room made me panic and reach for my stomach. I was breathing heavy panicking about the baby. When I realised everything was normal, or as normal as it could be. I looked around the hospital room slowly only stopping when my eyes fell on Deacon sleeping in a chair in the corner of the room."How long have I been here?" I said startling him awake."Scarlett? You're awake." He said yawning."How long?" I said more aggressive." You've been sleeping since yesterday morning. It's now." He said looking down at the golden watch on his wrist. "8pm."I looked at him through squinted eyes remembering what happened the morning before."I want answers!" I said.He nodded sitting up and rubbing his hands together."Listen this isn't." He started but I cut him off."No! I want real answers. Why did your mother say those things to me? Why did you kidnap me and bring me here? Is it about terriorty? A ranso
Standing stunned looking between this woman and Deacon. He rushed into the room grabbing her arm, this caused me to move forward toward them and growl."What do you mean mom?" I half asked half screamed all the emotions from last night bubbling up."We will discuss this later." Deacon said through gritted teeth before dragging the woman who looked just like me out of the room.I huffed and sat on the bed looking around the room in daylight. The dark purple was a beautiful color and made the room look very royal. I saw a set of clothes laid out on a dresser I hadn't noticed last night. I approached and saw it was a sundress that was yellow with delicate pink flowers lining the hems. I suddenly realized I had slept in my clothes and headed into the adjoining bathroom to shower.I dressed and left the room after I felt not so stale. Trying to find my way into a dining room, study or the front door I walked for at least 20 minutes down long grand
After driving for hours my eyes were puffy and red. My throat was so dry and sore from crying and yet all I could do was hold my stomach protectively and silently sob. It was after we had passed a horrific battle at our northern border and entered the rogue nation when the driver finally slowed down and drove normally. He didn't speak much but kept glancing in the rear vision mirror looking at me with what I assumed was pity. He had offered me a bottle of water but I was not going to drink it! We had been driving for hours when I cracked and finally took a sip. My throat screamed in happiness when it was finally quenched. However then another problem arouse. I had to use the bathroom. "I need you to stop or I'm going to make a mess back here." I crocked out in my now horse voice. He looked at me again before speaking for the first time. "We will be there in less than 30 minutes can you wait?" His voice was oddly soft.
It was early morning when I was awoken to knocking on the door. I realized Shane wasn't beside me and slid out of bed to go and see what was happening. Shane was speaking with guard and he looked like he was ready to kill someone. He slammed the door and huffed before turning and jumping when he saw me standing there."What's happening?" I asked me with worried filled voice."Nothing go back to bed love." He said moving toward me dropping a piece of paper on the counter.I shook my head walking forward and grabbing the paper before Shane could get it away from me."What's this?" I ask as I open it to read it."Another rogue was caught at our border with it." Shane said looking worried.I opened it and read the simple message."I formally request the King and Queen attend a dinner being held in their honor." Signed Rogue King.I started to shake my head looking from the words to Shane an
Sitting in the hospital waiting for the doctor was nerve-wracking. Shane held my hand tight as we waited for the scan to see our little peanut. The doctor entered the room greeting us warmly."Your highnesses its my pleasure to be helping you today." He said with a bright smile."Dr Grant." Shane said with a nod."Shall we see how your little bundle of joy is doing?" Dr Grant asked as he rolled over the ultrasound machine.I nodded eagerly as I squeezed Shane's hand feeling to cold gel on my stomach. He squeezed back smiling widely at me."OK! It all looks good. I'm guessing you guys want prints?" He asked.I nodded. "Yes please we have alot of family wanting to see this little peanut." As I said the nickname he laughed.He turned the screen and pointed out our baby before leaving the room to let us gush over each other."We need to keep you two safe." Shane said kissing me on the foreh
After Charlotte and Jamie left for the hospital Shane and I headed back to the palace. I felt ashamed that I blew up at her right before she went into labour."What's wrong my love?" Shane asked as he pulled me close.I looked up at him and shook my head. We continued to walk in silence until we got to the room. Shane stopped in front of the door and sighed. I rubbed my hand up his arm making a low moan rise from his chest."Let's go in." I said sliding around him and opened the door.He shuffled in behind me and flopped onto the bed while I went to the bathroom. I came out and saw he was in the same spot so I approached him. He sat upright and pulled me into his lap burying his nose in my hair and breathing in my scent. I cradled his head before speaking lightly."Do you think we made the wrong decision?" I asked causing him to up at me confused."About Charlotte's proposal. I mean I'm thinking of our child's feeling