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71. Wedding Day

Author: J. Tarr
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-01 16:14:05

Aella

Kaden and Elena’s wedding.

The air is filled with a combination of excitement and nerves, creating an intense and thrilling atmosphere. Even Roman seems to have shelved his worries for now, replaced by an air of pride and fulfillment as he oversees the last-minute preparations on the pack grounds.

We were going to have the wedding on our packlands, but Roman thought that would invite unsavory people here, so we’ve set up half between Alpha Javier’s territory and ours.

Everything is gorgeous, right down to the reception hall. The altar, simple yet elegant, is adorned with flowers and draped in sheer fabrics that dance in the wind.

Guests are arriving, dressed in their best. Our pack members look elegant in their finest clothing, but I can’t help catching the thrum of anxiety coursing through them. We’re aligning with one of our enemies, there’s a lot at stake.

Invited Alphas and Betas from other packs are also in attendance, ones I recognise from my own wedding. Even they can’t
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Raven4u7
Poor Elena. Those people she called friends should be re-titled to acquaintances.
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Jamie
she's supposed to be a trained alpha. I'm hoping she defends herself this time and that gives her back some of her power
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Karina Vazquez
That is not good. I really hope this is it for Vasily but also I will like her to take her power back by defending herself too.
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