Page 206 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
One thing was clear: when I came back to this pack, I’d thought I was ready to take everything on and be this fearless badass girl who knew what I wanted. I didn’t. I had been confused, unable to move on from my doubts and just thinking the best way to deal with stuff was simply taking it in my stride. Everything that had happened, from the curse to the mate situation, had been an eye-opener and a learning experience for all three of us. We had made mistakes, but we learned from them to get to where we were today. I felt like we were finally adults, ready to take the titles we were destined to hold.
The day after our movie night, I had visited Robyn to check up on her. I was not going to be the Luna who stood by and let my Alpha do whatever. I would make sure everyone was doing okay, and if he had offended her, I would fix it. He had, of course, apologised, too. I made him bake her a Victoria’s sponge cake and go say sorry!
Liam’s words still rang in my mind, and I wondered… was Robyn going to somehow be Damon’s second chance? I hoped so because even when I left the pack, he was able to have a relationship with her, meaning he had felt strongly enough to override the guilt of the mate bond. I had faith in it happening!
“Ready, Raven?” Aunty Red asked, popping her head in as the make-up artist finished off with some setting spray.
“Yeah, all done,” I said, standing up.
“Damn, you look beautiful,” she said, hugging me tightly. She looked breathtaking, too, in a maroon dress with a slit down the side.
“She looks like a goddess, doesn’t she, Mom?” Kiara added, smiling at me proudly. She wore a deep plum-purple gown herself and looked as beautiful as her mother.
“Not like you two! But I think I’m a pass,” I said in approval. Aunty Red chuckled as we headed downstairs.
“You really need to see what we all see, or at least Liam,” she teased.
“Yes, a beautiful little sexy doll,” Kiara giggled. I pouted; she had heard Liam… I knew it!
Liam… my heart began thundering as I realised what an important night it was going to be for us both.
“You’ll be fine; we all feel like this when our time comes,” Kia said, giving my hand a gentle squeeze.
I looked at our intertwined hands, just like long ago… but this time, it wasn’t me supporting her. It was her holding mine to support me. Our eyes met, and I knew she had a similar thought.
“Thank you for being an amazing friend and the best sister-in-law I could ever have hoped to have,” she said, stopping at the bottom of the steps. Aunty Red walked away, giving us a moment as I looked at Kiara.
“No matter where life takes us,” I whispered. She nodded, and we hugged. Sisters. Forever.
“Shall we do this?” She asked softly.
I nodded, my heart hammering as we stepped out into the clearing. Everything was decorated in ivory, with lights glittering above and all around. It was brighter than most of the ceremonies, but I knew it was because of Kiara’s eyes.
I scanned the crowds as all eyes turned on me, my eyes landing on Liam standing there looking incredible in a black tux. His eyes were on me, burning brightly with love and approval, before he walked over to me, pulling me into his arms and kissing me deeply. I kissed him back, tightening my arms around his neck, savouring the taste of his mouth as I bit back a sigh with my core clenching.
“You look beautiful, love,” he murmured, squeezing my ass.
Yes, with the passing months, he was no longer able to control himself in front of his parents, and I was shocked to admit that he was probably as bad as his father!
“Thanks,” I said, caressing his chest, my heart racing under his gaze.
My Luna...I blushed, biting my lip as I felt him throb against me.
My Alpha.
I stepped away as Damon stepped closer, and I smiled, giving him a tight hug. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders, planting a kiss on the top of my head.
“You look great. So, ready to become the pintsize Luna?”
“I’m not that small,” I huffed.
“You kinda are, brat,” Al’s cold deep voice came.
“Nice to see you too.” I frowned. I looked at the King himself as his hand pulled Kiara against him, kissing her lips before he turned to me.
“Be nice,” Kiara scolded him lightly, her hand resting on his chest.
I’m sure she used that line a lot!
