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.

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

should never doubt their

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

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if only they knew.

their parents clapped the loudest out of

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

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

the crowd giving my congratulations to the couple who returned with their tanks

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

house and called my best friend.

good?” Cea’s voice rang

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

did he do now!” she slammed something

Their love was clear as day,” I crawled

bed.

sure you’re okay?”

spend my days with people who have welcomed me. Then I g home and…there’s nothing,” I held myself together

he there at all?” she

to his room and I go to mine. I’m

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

that would help anyone but me, and I think you’re

blame me? How does he think this is okay?” she growled.

and cringed knowing Theo was in the room now.

shuffling over the phone

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

I giggled at his depiction of

at stake. More importantly your heart,” his voice

the goddess, something has to give

about soulmates, but if I

though it’s more difficult and complicated than

Anna, you’ll

rare for more than your genes,” Theo coveted me to

I can’t explain the firmness in me

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

1. me.

home and make me some of your French

Theo I think I’ll stay,” I smiled to