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.

promise to never forsake each other I would be overjoyed to see your binding!” I nodded to them

that. When you agree to forever with someone you should never

Grayson stood up. “After Luna Annette and I

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certain Grayson if only

into her male’s arms and their parents clapped

sinks to wash it. Everyone washed their plates for the next

to the table and everyone

giving my congratulations to the couple who returned

and took off

to my empty house and

voice rang

I dropped my shoes by the door and made my way to

What did he do now!” she slammed something down on her

had a couple ask us for permission to bind. Their love was clear as day,”

bed.

you sure

who have welcomed me. Then I g home and…there’s nothing,” I

there at all?” she

we don’t talk, he goes to his room and I go to mine. I’m trying not to care,” I picked at the cloth

you need,” She had been

think that would help anyone but me, and I think you’re just looking to kill

How does he think this is okay?” she

heard on her end and

over the

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

at his depiction of

heart,” his voice started off boastful

something has to give

“I can’t tell you about soulmates, but if I ever hurt

and complicated than childhood sweethearts,” I sighed

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

rare for more than your

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

heart. He’s your soulmate I doubt

1. me.

home and make me some of your French silk

I think I’ll stay,”