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.

overjoyed to see your binding!” I

someone you should never doubt their dedication to

be bound,” Grayson stood up. “After Luna Annette and I are bound these two will be allowed to come together before the

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Grayson if

clapped the loudest out of the crowd of

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

table and everyone wished

congratulations to the couple who returned with their tanks

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

my empty house and called my best

voice rang through my speaker.

my shoes by the door and made my way to my

do now!” she slammed something down on her

Their love was clear as day,”

bed.

Are you sure you’re

I’ve found a place here. I help anywhere and everywhere and I spend my days with people who have welcomed me. Then I g home and…there’s

at all?” she huffed.

and I go to mine. I’m trying not to care,” I picked at the cloth of

come if that’s what you

I laughed. “I don’t think that would help anyone but

does he think this

her end and

the phone and

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

his depiction of my

do not care! Your honor is at stake. More importantly your heart,” his voice started

my soulmate from the goddess, something has to give eventually

his words trailed off. “I can’t tell you about soulmates, but if I

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

Anna, you’ll shine through

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

the firmness in me to

don’t stay and fight. Show him yourself and your heart. He’s

1. me.

your French silk pie,” Theo butted

think I’ll stay,” I smiled to myself.