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 bright

never doubt their dedication to you. You should

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

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Grayson if only they

and their parents clapped the loudest out of

plate and headed to the sinks to wash it. Everyone washed

the table and everyone wished me a

walked out of the crowd giving my congratulations to the couple who returned with their

path of the main square and took off my

empty house and called my

Cea’s voice rang through my speaker.

dropped my shoes by the door and made my way to my bedroom.

sad. What did he do now!” she slammed something

for permission to bind. Their love was clear as

bed.

sure

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

he there at all?” she

to mine.

that’s what you

anyone but me, and

he think this is okay?” she growled.

her end and cringed knowing Theo

was shuffling over the phone and

may be gigantic but

at his depiction of my mate.

your heart,” his voice started off boastful and goofy but then turned soft.

from the goddess, something has to give

can’t tell you about soulmates, but if

more difficult and complicated than childhood sweethearts,”

most beautiful people inside and out Anna, you’ll shine through to him,” Cea called to

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

I can’t explain the firmness in me to be

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

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some of your French silk pie,” Theo butted in

I’ll stay,” I smiled to myself.