#Chapter75Inhale.Exhale.Inhale.Exhale.I was looking at my reflection in the floor length mirror, trying my best to overcome my soon-to-come anxiety attack.Jason was out already, handling business before this evening's event.You got this.I repeated numerous chants to force myself to feel better, hoping to build a little more confidence.It worked...for about a minute.I stopped chanting words of encouragement and welcomed the figure who was on the other side of the large wooden door.The door creaked open and Elizabeth walked in. She was holding a tray full of delectable items."I was unsure of what you liked." She placed the tray onto the night stand. "So I made you eggs, maple bacon, sausage, pancakes, blueberry muffins, a danish, orange juice, and a glass of milk.""Wow, thank you. It looks amazing."I walked over to the tray and picked up one of the mini blueberry muffins. It was delicious I must say."Mmm." I groaned."So gl
#Chapter76JASON POV."Come on, will you hurry up?" I nagged to Keira's slow ass."Look Jason, Im moving as fast as I can, wait a damn minute." She tugged and wrapped the tie around my neck, finishing it with a slight tug."Smart ass." I growled."Whatever." She walked away.Tonight's ceremony had me feeling a little uneasy. Not for me, since I was already used to the large gatherings and ceremony's that put me in the spotlight as Alpha. However my love was not used to that sort of scenery so I was not sure of how she would react to all of the uninvited attention."Mother and father are down in the vesta view, mingling.""And when did they return?" I asked Keira as I adjusted my tie in the small vanity mirror."Couple of hours ago.""And they told you this?""Yup." She sat in the guest chair, smoothing out her long, sleek dress."And why wasn't I told by them?""Well big brother." She stood up. "You are acting like a dickhead."I growled out fr
#Chapter77"Okay, okay." I took a few easing deep breaths to help calm my racing heart.I looked at the little clock that was resting on the dresser. six-forty six. Just looking at the clock added a little pressure to my nerves.I walked over to the window and looked out. A swirl of orange and yellow danced across the sky, creating a spectacular sight to see. I looked down. I watched as cars pulled up. Guest, finely dressed, emerged from the cars and limos and entered the front door of the large mansion-like home.So much for keeping calm.My skin crawled when I heard someone bang on the bedroom door. I hoped and prayed it was a friendly face to help ease my stress. I walked over to the door and opened it."Oh my god!" A tall slender woman stood in the hall way, her eyes wide as if she was in shock."What?""Darling." Her light french accent filled the room. "What are you wearing?""Excuse me?"She looked down at her watch and then looked back up at me.
#Chapter78"Parfait." Adele looked at me like I was a finishing result of a project. "A work of art."I felt different, out of the ordinary I thought. I looked at June and Layla. They looked as amazed as Adele as they stared at me in awe and satisfaction."Come, come. Look at yourself." She helped me out of my chair, since this dress was impossible to move about in, and guided me over to the floor length mirror.I made eye contact with the person in the mirror. I had to admit, she was beautiful. I was almost skeptical about believing that this woman who was staring in to my eyes was me."Like turning an angel into a god." Adele whispered to me.Perfect ruby red lips, and flawless looking skin. I touched my hair, admiring the perfect low side bun that June created."Oh no darling, dont touch." Adele pushed my hand away. "Now all you need is confidence to go with that beauty."I looked at her reflection through the mirror as I absorbed her words of truth. She wa
#Chapter79Eyes.Eyes.So many eyes.The immense thunderous ballroom was filled with unknowing faces, all suddenly looking toward me. All came to a halt and silence cascaded across the room.Jason gently pulled me into him in hopes to comfort my nagging mind. Heart racing situation I was put in at this very moment was nerve wrecking.I struggled to breath in some air which seemed to be removed from the entire room. Why cant I hear? The only thing I could hear was the sound of the beating base of a drum. Oh thats my heart banging against my chest.Emotionless faces watched me, examining me, almost intimidating me. I wanted to curl up into a ball and allow Jason to carry me up to his room.Jason's hands began to move across my exposed back. His fingers drew circles, his way of attempting to calm me. It helped.. A little.He lowered himself down until his lips were hovering over my ear. "No reason to be scared. I'am here."I looked to him. Green eyes watched
#Chapter80JESS POVWHAT KIND OF WEIRD, AWKWARD, PRINCESS DIARIES SHIT IS GOING ON HERE?!I mean, come on. The enormous house was questionable but the large ballroom? The hundreds of people? The grand entrance of Aniyah and Jason? The way people nearly dropped at their feet for them?Did I miss some royalty thing here?Yes, of course I knew this was Aniyah's first time meeting Jason's family but this was more then a meet and greet. It was more like a presidential inauguration."Maya can you explain what the hell is going on?" I whispered over to Maya."A party.""I know its a party but jesus, this is crazy.""Yeah it seems that way but this family does it big.""I see."I began to feel as though I was lost in a sea of unknown creatures of some sort. I felt out of place, unaware, and foreign to this entire situation. Everyone socialized, reminiscing about their connective past and how they knew of each other."Maya?" I asked. She seemed a little los
#Chapter81JESS POVWhy did I still feel bad that I was the reason that forced Brent to get into an altercation then storm away in a rage? I wanted to thank him and also apologize for him being put into the situation but of course, he never returned to the ballroom."You okay?" Maya asked."Im fine." I took another sip of the spiked up punch. I really didn't want to go into full detail of how I felt because she may think Im crazy. Besides, she seemed a little unfocused herself so I didn't want her to add another concern to her plate. "How are you?""Just...trying to get through the night." She smirked."Me and you both." We laughed."Maya?" A girl's squeal caught our attention. She walked up to Maya and wrapped her arms around her.A friend?By Maya's wry smile, I didn't think so. As much as I wanted to stick around and pry in on this mysterious greeting, the little girl's room was calling name."Im going to step away for a moment." Maya frowned at me for
#Chapter82JASONThe night sky and backyard gardens were inky with a few marks of a glow from various stars. The lively smell of my mother's flowers danced around us. She took pride in her work of art. Gardening was her speciality. A faint echo of the music played from the house's continuing festivities."So how are you?" My mother placed a hand onto my shoulder."The 'how are you' questions again." I chuckled."I am your mother. I should always be concerned for my babies.""Babies?" I escorted her over to a nearby stoned bench that overlooked the marble fountain."Oh so you and Keira are too old to be my babies?" She smiled."Pretty much." She nudged me away.This time with her was well needed. A moment of peace and quiet with another woman in my life."I have to say. I have not seen you so happy since your first shift.""Well I have a reason to be.""Of course. We are all happy for you." She put her hand into my hands. "So...about those grandchildr