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.

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

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

I are bound these two will be allowed to come together

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certain Grayson if

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

and headed to the sinks to wash it. Everyone washed

nodded to the table and everyone wished me a good night.

walked out of the crowd giving my congratulations to the

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

house and called my best

good?” Cea’s voice rang through my

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

sad. What did he do now!” she

a couple ask us for permission to bind. Their love was

bed.

sure you’re

place here. I help anywhere and everywhere and I spend my days with people who have

there at

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

you need,” She had been

don’t think that would help anyone but me, and I think you’re just looking

you blame me? How does he think

he do?” I heard on her end and cringed knowing Theo was in the room

shuffling over the phone

be gigantic but I will

his depiction

importantly your heart,” his voice started off boastful

from the goddess, something has to give eventually

“I can’t tell you about soulmates, but

it’s more difficult and

out Anna, you’ll shine

you’re rare for more than your

chance, I can’t explain the firmness in me to be beside him and

yourself and your heart. He’s your soulmate

1. me.

me some of your French silk

think I’ll stay,” I smiled to myself.