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.

each other I would be overjoyed to see your binding!” I nodded to them breaking into

with someone you should never doubt their dedication to you. You should trust their every intention.

bound,” Grayson stood up. “After Luna Annette and I are bound these two will be allowed

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girl jumped into her male’s arms and their parents clapped the loudest out of the

grabbed my plate and headed to the sinks to wash it. Everyone washed their plates

going to rest,” I nodded to the table and everyone wished

giving my congratulations to the couple who returned with their

the brick path of the main square and took off my shoes. They were new and had been rubbing my feet all day.

got to my empty house and called my

voice

I dropped my shoes by the door

now!” she slammed something down

to bind. Their love was

bed.

sure you’re

anywhere and everywhere and I spend my days with people who have welcomed me.

there at all?” she

talk, he goes to his room and I go to mine. I’m trying

come if that’s what you need,” She

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

How does he think this

end and cringed knowing Theo was in the

over the phone

be gigantic

no,” I giggled at his depiction of

is at stake. More importantly your heart,” his voice started off boastful and goofy but then turned soft.

goddess, something has

can’t tell you about soulmates, but if

more difficult and complicated

inside and out Anna, you’ll shine through to him,” Cea called to me.

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

the best chance, I can’t explain the firmness in me to be beside him and hold on. I don’t

yourself and your heart. He’s your soulmate I doubt he can resist long,” Cea advised

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some of your French silk pie,”

I’ll stay,” I smiled