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.

be overjoyed to see your binding!”

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

up. “After Luna Annette and I are bound these two will

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if only

and their parents clapped the loudest out of the crowd of the pavilion.

Everyone washed

table and everyone wished

of the crowd giving my congratulations to

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

house and called my best

good?” Cea’s voice rang

missing home,” I dropped my shoes by the door

he do now!” she slammed

Their love was clear

bed.

sure you’re

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

at all?”

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

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

help anyone but me, and I think you’re

me? How does he

I heard on her end and cringed knowing Theo was in the room

was shuffling over the phone

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

at his depiction

at stake. More importantly your heart,” his voice started off

goddess, something has

soulmates, but if I ever hurt Cea this

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

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

if he doesn’t see you’re rare for more than

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

and fight. Show him yourself and your heart. He’s your soulmate

1. me.

make me some of your French silk pie,” Theo butted in

Theo I think I’ll stay,” I smiled