Page 15 of Wild Wolf
Scrambling to her feet, she dashed to the ladder. Then Jordan turned and blew him akiss.
For a long time he sat in the dust, the sweet smell of hay tickling hisnose.
Nolan wondered what he’d agreed to – mating this sassy female for life. She could either turn out to be the best thing that ever happened tohim.
Or theworst.
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Perfect night for a matingceremony.
Jordan twirled before the full length mirror in the guest room. Beneath the soft glow of twin lamps, the gown sparkled like fairy dust, thanks to the white sequins sewn on the bodice and skirt. A high neckline gave the appearance of modesty, twined with the seductiveness of sheer netting showing her cleavage. Capped sleeves showed her bare arms, and the skirt was lacy and full, draping over hercurves.
I look pretty. She twirled again before the mirror. Pretty enough to marry forlife.
Would Nolanagree?
He was unpredictable, this Lupine she was to marry in a short while. Once she’d known his every thought, his hopes and dreams. Now he remained anenigma.
Most of the pack remembered her. But ones she once called friends remained distant and wary. Her friends Erica and Shirl had barely said hello. They remained unmated. Odd, too, for they were only two years older than her, and at that age, some handsome Lupine should have staked aclaim.
Maybe they held out for the alpha. The thought made her wince. So much for thoseplans.
Her wedding. No attendants, no one to give her away. Her sunny smile faded. Would have been nice to at least have one friend at herside.
Sensing someone at the door, she called out for them to enter before theyknocked.
In the mirror she saw a familiar face and joy overwhelmed her. “What are you doing here?” she criedout.
Jordan embraced Nia Blakemore Mitchell in a tight hug. Laughing, Nia patted herback.
“Tristan teleported us here. The baby is with Samantha and Darius, ourbetas.”
“Oh. I guess Tristan thought Aiden could stand up for Nolan.” Still, she appreciated a friendlyface.
“No. Tristan wanted me to be your attendant and witness. If youwish.”
Wish? Chest tight with emotion, she managed to nod. “Nothing would please me more,” she finally said. “Thankyou.”
Nia hugged her again, her sweet voice dropping to a whisper. “It isn’t easy mating with a Mitchell alpha, honey, but they’re worth it. Give Nolan achance.”
Not as if she had much choice, but Jordannodded.
“Here. Let me doit.”
Aiden adjusted the rose in Nolan’s tuxedo lapel. Nolan stared at them in the full-length mirror. Hard to tell they were kin, they looked so different. He appreciated Aiden doing this. A pang of wistfulness hit him. His father should be here instead of Aiden, fussing over his boutonniere, making certain his tie wasstraight.
But it was good to have Aiden with him. The older Lupine held much respect, like an elderbrother.
Nolan nodded, adjusted his cufflinks. “Nia down there already withJordan?”
“Yeah. There’s two Lupines who insisted they have front and center seats. No one wants to sit with them. Friends ofyours?”
“Nope. Rival pack. Alpha Brandon Harlow and his beta, Adam.” Nolan smoothed down hishair.
He caught Aiden’s stare in the mirror. “Your archenemies?”
Nolan nodded. “Figure they’d enjoy the festivities and meeting the SilverWizard.”
