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.

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

should never doubt

and I are bound these two will be allowed to come together before the goddess!”

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certain Grayson if only they

jumped into her male’s arms and their parents clapped

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

rest,” I nodded to the table and everyone wished

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

took off my shoes. They were new and had been rubbing my feet all day.

to my empty house and called

Cea’s voice rang

the door and made my way to my

sound sad. What did he do now!” she slammed something down on her end?

couple ask us for permission to bind. Their love was clear as day,” I

bed.

sure

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

at all?” she huffed.

don’t talk, he goes to his room and I go to mine. I’m trying not to care,” I picked at the cloth of

if that’s what you need,” She had

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

How does he think this is okay?” she

did he do?” I heard on her end and cringed knowing

the phone and

he may be gigantic

at his depiction of my mate.

your heart,” his voice started off boastful

something has to

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

and complicated than

of the most beautiful people inside and out Anna, you’ll

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

explain the firmness in me

stay and fight. Show him yourself and your heart. He’s your soulmate I doubt he can resist long,” Cea

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come home and make me some of your French silk pie,” Theo butted

I think I’ll stay,” I smiled to