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My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 52: Dealing with Denial
(Cassie POV) “I’m sorry, Cassie,” Jason said. “I don’t know how much of that you heard…” I smiled sadly. “My wolf is fine with how things have been too. She wanted to come today, but…” Josephine gave both of us a knowing look. “Why don’t I give you two some privacy. Cassie, when you are done talking, why don’t you wait here for me. I’d love to catch up before you head back to White Howlers.” I nodded my head, and she quickly left the suite, leaving us alone. I laid the dress bag down on the sofa, opposite to where Jason was sitting, and I then sat down in a nearby chair. “It’s good to see you, Cassie.” “It’s good to see you too.” “How do your sister and Alpha Mike like their new roles?” “It’s definitely a transition that neither of them saw coming. Thankfully, Mike’s grandfather is there helping him. My mom and Mike’s mom are also helping Megan. Anything changed around here?” “Aaron is just as mopey as always. Maybe a little bit more.” I raised my eyebrows. “Aaron
Last Updated : 2023-06-24My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 53: Second Chances
(Aaron POV) I’ve been having a hard time since Cassie left Blue Moon a few months ago. She was funny and easy to talk to. When she was around, I felt more like myself… or at least more like the me that I was before my mom and Allison died. I know that Jason and Cassie have been talking and trying to work on their relationship. In some ways, it is hard for me to think about Cassie being with Jason. At the same time, if he can fix things and bring her back here, at least she will be here. She will be safe, happy, and I will be able to talk to her from time to time. I have reached out grab my phone to call her at least half a dozen times, but each time I stopped myself. I feel like it would be inappropriate. Cassie is Jason’s mate. Even if Cassie is my friend, it is inappropriate for another unmated male to be reaching out to her, especially while her relationship with Jason remains unstable. I tried going on a couple of dates with other she-wolves. It had been a while since
Last Updated : 2023-06-24My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 54: Moving Fast
(Cassie POV) The realization hit me. Aaron --Aaron Wagner-- is my second-chance mate. Suddenly, everything makes sense. The ups, the downs, the fights. The issues with Jason and Danny and with our packs. Everything feels like it has been guiding us to where we needed to be and to this moment, right here, right now. Aaron. Aaron is the missing piece to my story. Aaron stared at me me across the room, as though he didn’t know what to do. I stared right back, feeling the same way. Except that my wolf wasn’t having it. Almost as if my body was moving on its own, I felt my legs walking me closer and closer to Aaron. I saw him do the same. When we were within a foot of one another, I could see the look in his eyes. It was shock, surprise, happiness… and could it be? Devotion and love. “Cassie, I ----” I didn’t let him finish. I grabbed his collar and kissed him. Hard. The sparks from the kiss overwhelmed me. Aaron’s tongue touched the seal of my lips, asking for entr
Last Updated : 2023-06-25My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 55: Cassie is Missing
(Jason POV) I was in the packhouse dining hall, happily ingesting my ninth whiskey cocktail in the past two hours as I scoped out various she-wolves, trying to decide which skirt or skirts I was going to enjoy in my bed tonight, when Josephine comes running up to me. “Have you seen Cassie?” she asks frantically. “No.” “Where did she go after you two talked?”“She stayed in your suite. She was waiting for you like you asked her to.” “She’s not there. I found her purse, but she’s gone.” “I’m sure she just went to take a walk or something. It’s been a long day; she probably just needs some time,” I reassured her, as my eyes caught a beautiful, busty brunette walking by. Perhaps she would like a ride on the Jason train tonight. “Jason, please focus,” Josephine chastised me. "Alpha Mike called us from White Howlers’ pack. He felt Cassie’s link to the pack break. Her sister and parents are freaking out. They think she may be dead.” Josephine’s words just scared me sober. “Oh
Last Updated : 2023-06-25My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 56: Jason's Mind Games
***Trigger Warning: This chapter may include male-female domestic violence.***(Jason POV)There were so many things going through my head when Aaron opened the door and I saw him standing there with Cassie. Not one of those things is fit to be said in mixed company.Everything that happened next happened very, very quickly. First, without thinking, I lunged for Aaron, planning to punch him in the stomach. I think the a—hole knew he deserved a punch, and he was planning to take it, but Cassie stepped in front of him at the last second. Please understand that I would never hurt a woman, ever. At least not physically. At least not on purpose.Given the height difference between Aaron and Cassie, and given her last-minute intervention, my punch landed squarely on Cassie’s face, breaking her nose. Just like hearing that she was missing immediately sobered me up, seeing that I hit her instead of Aaron immediately made my anger vanish.I wish I could say it did the same to Aaron.
Last Updated : 2023-06-26My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 57: Too Late for Europe
(Cassie POV)After everyone left to go and freshen up, it took a while for Aaron and I to let each other go.“I’m so, so, so sorry, Cassie,” Aaron whispered to me.I looked up at him, taking in his piercing blue eyes. “This isn’t your fault, Aaron. I don’t know what got into Jason. I know that wasn’t the ideal way for him to find out about us, but our rejection was mutual. Our wolves barely recognized us as mates even before the rejection. I never anticipated him trying to attack you like that.”"By the way, what were you doing trying to shield me from him? I could have taken his punch. There was no reason for you to get yourself hurt.""Sorry; it was instinct. I know you could have taken him but you shouldn't have to. You didn't do anything wrong and he shouldn't act out like that. I didn't want the two of you fighting over me."Aaron sighed. “Jason hasn’t been himself for months. He acts first and thinks later. At first, I gave him a pass because I know mate bonds can r
Last Updated : 2023-06-26My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 58: When Mates Fight
(Cassie POV)When Aaron and I walked into the small conference room hand-in-hand, Jason growled. Aaron was immediately possessive and protective, pulling me onto his lap and kissing me on the temple.I loved Aaron’s attention, but I was confused and bothered by Jason’s behavior. Our rejection was mutual, wasn’t it? Yes, I had to convince Jason to see reality, but he clearly saw me as a sister or friend and not as a mate… otherwise my little stunt would not have worked. So why is he acting like this now?“Cassie’s family is about 20 minutes away, so let’s get this meeting started,” Alpha Blake announced.One of the elders stood up. “Alpha, I’m sure you will tell us what this meeting is for momentarily, but I have to ask why the she-wolf that was previously introduced to us as Beta Jason’s mate is currently sitting in the lap of your son.”“Yes, Elder Nicholas. That is actually what the meeting is about. It seems that there have been some recent developments, and I am not totally
Last Updated : 2023-06-27My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 59: Like Father, Like Son
(Aaron POV) I have heard friends and pack members talk about meeting their future in-laws many times over the years. During those conversations, I have never heard anyone describe it as being a fun or stress-free experience. However, I’ve also not heard anyone describe those initial meetings as resembling anything like what Cassie and I experienced. Of course, Cassie was already loved by my father and Josephine before she became my mate. That definitely made it easier on her, but even so… I don’t think any of us will ever forget the look in their eyes when they first saw her standing next to me in my room, freshly f---d, with my mark on her neck. And even then, the awkwardness of that moment cannot begin to compare to what it was like for me when we sat down with Cassie’s family to talk about the events that led up to the breaking of Cassie’s pack link with White Howlers. I had only been half-joking about wanting to buy tickets to Europe to avoid the whole d—n thing. Cassie’s f
Last Updated : 2023-06-28
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My Mate's Wedding Drama Author's Note
And that is a wrap! I hope you all have enjoyed the journey. I will definitely miss these characters. They definitely took on personalities of their own as we went along. I cannot tell you how many times I sat down planning to write one thing, only to find the characters demanding we go a different direction. Thankfully, we will still get glimpses of the key characters in Book 2, which will focus on the Moon Goddess's decision to pair Maggie and Alpha Paul. That book will also pick up where this book left off, in terms of Bobby and the Moonlight Six. I plan to start Book 2 in a few weeks, after I take some time off for a couple of family vacations. Thank you all for reading!!! If you have enjoyed the journey, please leave a gem and/or positive review!
My Mate's Wedding Drama Epilogue
(2 ½ months later)(Jason POV)The last few months have been an absolute whirlwind, but I can honestly say that I have never been happier.After our big fight the night of Duncan and Moira’s cake-tasting, Paige and I stayed up for hours talking… and fighting… and making up again. We realized that we both like to be challenged, and once we both agreed to take rejection completely off the table, we found that we are really good at being one another’s “safe place” to have heated or difficult conversations.Instead of Theo flying out to Texas, Paige decided that we should go back to Blue Moon together. She arranged for other wedding planners to handle all of her Texas weddings except for Moira and Duncan’s. She understandably wanted to keep their wedding, but everything left to do could be done remotely until the weekend of the wedding itself. Once we are a bit more settled, she plans to open a part-time wedding planning business just outside Blue Moon territory.... at which she wil
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 109: My Idiot
(Paige POV) Neither Jason nor I said anything to each other on the way home from the bakery. It was just as well. Thankfully, Moira did not seem angry about Duncan and Jason leaving… and we were able to successfully pick flavors for their wedding cake… but the whole thing was still embarrassing and unprofessional. The moment we walked into my apartment, Jason headed to the kitchen. He peeked inside the refrigerator and calmly asked me what I wanted to eat for dinner. “Really? That is the first thing that you are going to say to me? Not ‘I’m sorry for embarrassing you,’ or ‘I’m sorry for having my head up my a— since you got back’ or ‘How did the rest of your tasting go? I hope I didn’t cost you a couple of clients.’ Hell, at this point, I’d even take ‘Hey, Baby, I’m craving tacos, does that sound good to you?’” “Why do I feel like you are itching for a fight, Paige?” “Maybe because I am, Jason! I cannot live this way anymore!!!” Jason turned around and glared at me. “Liv
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 108: Jason & Duncan
(Paige POV)So it turns out that Jason not only upgraded my flight to first-class… he booked himself a ticket as well. Jason explained that he had decided that he was going to go where I went for the rest of my life… or until I rejected him for the third and final time. He also told me that his plan was for Theo to stay with Jason’s parents for the first couple of weeks, and then —if I had not kicked him out yet— Theo would come and join us.But for everything else, I probably would have found Jason’s decision to come to Texas with me to be a really sweet gesture.However, over the next week, Jason’s behavior continued to be bizarre. Worse, his constant presence began to feel suffocating and overwhelming. Even Carly, who loved having her mate nearby, was becoming concerned.Among other weird things, Jason:—continued to insist on making me breakfast in bed every. single. day. I could not even grab a piece of toast or a granola bar without Jason freaking out. —refused to disagree
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 107: The De-Brief
(Paige POV) As I get on the airplane, my heart feels heavy. I know that I need to get back to Texas, but even after spending the morning talking to Jason and most of the afternoon de-briefing with everyone else, things still just feel… unsettled. I had hoped that talking to Jason would give me some better insight on our relationship… but more than anything, this morning felt…. awkward. In addition to bizarrely shaving his head and insisting on serving me breakfast in bed, Jason spent almost the entirety of our conversation either apologizing or agreeing with everything that I said. It sort-of felt like I was talking to a wall; the normal, opinionated Jason was not there. As much as the normal, opinionated Jason irritates me at times, I could not help but wonder where he was. I definitely like the normal Jason better than the shell of a wolf that he was this morning. Oh, well. At least if I am going to have a heavy heart on my flight back, I will be comfortable. (Somehow, my
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 106: Big News
(Cassie POV) I wake up to Josephine’s voice in my head. “Cassie, Sweetheart?” I moan. “I am sleeping. What is up, Josephine?” “It is one o’clock the afternoon.” “One in the morning?” I respond back groggily. “No, Sweetheart. It’s the middle of the afternoon.” “That’s not possible,” I groan. “We did not get home until five o’clock.” “Five o’clock yesterday, Baby.” Realization hits me. I must have been more tired than I realized. The last thing I remember was having a hot shower with Aaron, eating more food than I want to admit to eating, having a second round with Aaron in our bed, and then asking Aaron if we could talk after a took a quick nap. Apparently that nap was the longest nap ever. I try to stretch my arms, but one arm hits something hard. I blink open my eyes and see Aaron laying on his side, with one arm supporting his head as he stares at me. He smiles as soon as our eyes meet. “Good morning, Sweetheart,” he says. “Good morning, Aaron,” I smile back at
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 105: Reunion, Part 2
(Paige POV) When we finally made it back to Blue Moon, my emotions were a muddled mess: —I was relieved to be back. —I was happy to be alive and unharmed. —I felt both sad and betrayed about everything involving my sister. —I was horrified about having watched my sister be murdered in front of me. —I was scared and nervous to see Jason again, after having rejected him for the second time less than a week ago. —I was still upset with Jason for having knocked up my best friend. —I was still in shock that Granny Apple played a role in Sarah getting pregnant. Complicating my mess of emotions even more was the reality that I was hungry, dehydrated, and exhausted. When I saw Aaron race from the packhouse to greet Cassie, my heart felt happy for the two of them… and a little jealous too. I could not help but wonder if Jason and I would ever get to that point, or if my happiness —like that of Aaron and Cassie— would be found in the arms of a second chance mate. Carly growled in
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 104: Reunion, Part 1
(Aaron POV) As soon as I heard that Cassie was at the border, I took off running. I shifted into my wolf in order to run faster, not caring that I was shredding my clothes in the process. I did not bother to mind-link anyone; I knew my father would do so. All I cared about was getting to Cassie. I reached Cassie within just a few minutes. I was vaguely aware that Paige, a baby, and a few of our border guards were standing nearby, but no one else mattered to me in that moment. I quickly shifted back to my human form and wrapped Cassie up in my arms. I am not ashamed to admit that —as I clung to her as though my life depended on it— I buried my head in her neck and cried. They were happy tears, but tears all the same. For her part, Cassie clung to me just as much if not more than I clung to her. I could feel her tears on my bare shoulder, so I knew she was crying just like I was. After a couple of minutes, I finally —although reluctantly— pulled away from her just a little bi
My Mate's Wedding Drama Chapter 103: Natalie's Dress
(24 hours earlier)(Cassie POV)“I… I have so many questions,” I tell Bobby after listening to his story.“I do, too,” Paige whispers. I glance at her and can tell that she is in shock. So much of what she has thought and believed for the past several years has been turned upside down in the matter of a single 10-minute conversation. “I’ll answer what I can until Shelly gets here.”“After all Shelly and the Moonlight Six did to you… why are you dating Shelly?”“Keep your friends close; your enemies closer,” Bobby responds as though it is nothing.“Don’t you feel like you are… cheating on your mate?” Paige asks.If my handcuffs would allow it, I would reach over and slap Paige upside the head. Seriously, that was the first question she asked Bobby? I remind myself that she is in shock and going through a lot, but I also chuckle a little bit as I realize Jason would likely have asked the same question.Instead of answering Paige, Bobby growls angrily. Paige seems to realize her
