Stronger by Ang Chris

Chapter 22

“So anyways. I had to explain to this poor cop that my new cousin was drunk and not having a seizure. Oh goodness, Maria was plastered that night if I knew she was a lightweight I wouldn’t have started with tequila shots. That my dear is why you have your friends with you,”

I had tears in my eyes from laughing so much at this ridiculous story. I was now fully aware that Amaria was a troublemaker, she had so many stories before her binding that I find it hard to believe that her pack survived her youth.

I finished my food and sat back sipping my wine, a contentment washing over me as I chit–chatted with the people at our table.

Two young wolves approached the table their parents behind them and I sat up as their faces looked nervous.

Grayson too turned his head. “Is something the matter?”

The voices in the pavilion cut out in a second.

“Alpha, Luna,” the young man bowed his head. “I would like to take Vivienne as my mate,”

“You’ve been together for two years. I was wondering when this would happen,” Grayson’s l*ps quirked up into a smile.

“We ask for your permission to come together,” the young woman looked at the floor.

“Annette?” Grayson turned his head slightly. “Any objections?”

“Will you love her every day even when she upsets you?” I looked over at the boy. He was older than me but young. These two must have grown up together in their class.

“Yes, my Luna,” his head d popped up to look over at me surprised at my question.

“Will you ever turn your back on her? Leave her alone? Let her go through trials by herself?” I continued. 1

“Never,” his spine straightened.

“Will you keep her happiness in your heart as your drive, always being open with her?”

“Of course,” he grabbed her hand so strongly and the smile on her face was deafening.

“And you, will you support him through his fears? Will you keep him even when he seems far away?” I turned my attention to the girl.

“Yes Luma,” she raised her chin.

“Will you let him bare himself to you like nob*dy else? Keep his confidence? Bolster his faith in himself? Be unconditional to him?”

“Every day” she looked over at him their love a strong chain encircling them.

to see your binding!”

with someone you should never doubt their dedication to you. You should

Luna Annette and I are

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if only they knew.

male’s arms and their parents clapped

and headed to the sinks to wash it. Everyone washed their plates for the next day. I dried

to the table and everyone wished me a good night.

my congratulations to the couple who returned with their tanks for

to the brick path of the main square and took off my shoes. They were

my empty house and called my best

everything good?” Cea’s voice

home,” I dropped my shoes by the door and made

What did he do now!” she slammed

permission to bind. Their love

bed.

Are you sure

here. I help anywhere and everywhere and I spend my days with people who have welcomed me. Then I g home and…there’s nothing,” I held myself together needing to have her arms around

at all?” she

I go to mine. I’m trying not to care,” I picked at the cloth of a pillow in front of

come if that’s what you need,” She had

laughed. “I don’t think that would help anyone but me, and I think you’re just looking to kill

he think this

on her end and cringed knowing Theo was in the room now.

shuffling over the phone and arguing.

to kill he may be gigantic but I will slay him,” Theo’s voice

no,” I giggled at his

is at stake. More importantly your heart,” his

something has to give eventually right?”

can’t tell you about soulmates, but if I

feel as though it’s more difficult and complicated than childhood sweethearts,” I

of the most beautiful people inside and out Anna, you’ll shine through to

blind if he doesn’t see you’re rare for more than your genes,” Theo coveted me

me to be beside him and hold on. I

your heart. He’s your soulmate I doubt he

1. me.

and make me some of your French silk pie,” Theo butted in

I think I’ll stay,” I smiled