185 Wedding revtions … Nathan I stood before the full length mirror in my room adjusting the embroidery on my ceremonial joining outfit .
The deep crimson and gold of the fabric the pack colours shimmered under the soft light 1 couldnt believe I was the groom and the soon to be mated Alpha , My hands trembled slightly as I adjusted the cuffs and worked on the fastenings .
It still felt so surreal that I would be marrying L today .
However , the excitement I had still warred with a speck of doubt .
Everything was going way smoother than I had anticipated .
Luna Vanessa had approved using the best halls in the pack since she was in charge of Welfare .
Not just that , she had quickly and efficiently organized the hall , the decoration , the food … all in less than 48 hours .
Her role had fastened the preparation and made everything easy for us .
She had gone a step further to send out invitations to various packs and told them that since we were all trying to recover from the Feral attack , they should only send their gifts and blessings and not bothering .
Despite this , my father has been silent since we returned from the Harvest Moon .
He was one of the few people who hadnt bothered to congratte me after L epted to marry me .
Instead , the moment wed arrived , he handed in his resignation as the packs acting Beta without any tangible reason .
Not only that , he had gone out of his way to avoid any interaction with me despite living under the same roof .
The rift between us was widening every day , so much that I didnt know how to mend it .
Suddenly , the door to my room creaked open , startling me .
I turned , expecting one of the Betas under probation who was assisting me for the time being , but I froze when I saw my father .
Dad ? I murmured under my breath .
He was dressed in a formal attire .
His blue eyes which mirrored mine were hard and unreadable as he stepped into the room , closing the door softly behind him .
It had been so long since I had seen him in anything other than casual clothes that it took a moment to process .
Do you need any help ? Are you ready ? He asked .
Yes , I replied , even though a dozen questions burned on the tip of my tongue .
I voiced them in my heart instead .
Why are you here ? Are you going to support me , or is this another lecture ? But before I could speak them out , he spoke again .
Ill be officiating the ceremony , thats why Im here ; he said tly .
I wanted to badly ask why because my father who had been conspicuously absent from every 185 Wedding revtions preparation had suddenly decided to take the central role in the wedding .
I opened my mouth , then closed it , unsure of how to respond .
I see .
I said finally , nodding stiffly .
We were quiet for a moment before he turned toward the door .
Ill ask them to bring the car to the front of the house .
A momentter , we arrived at the wedding venue .
It was thergest hall in the pack and was located at a very easy location .
The hall was only used for big asions like weddings between important pack members or annual inter pack meetings .
Else that , it was rarely used but was maintained regrly .
As I alighted from the car , I spotted a lot of pack members dressed beautifully with smiles on their faces .
When they saw me , they all bowed in my direction and I acknowledged their greetings immediately .
Even though I wasnt as amazing as Alpha Logan who had been one of the best Alphas the pack .
has ever produced , I was grateful that the people loved me and were beginning to get used to my leadership .
Immediately I went around , greeting the Core Alphas of the Southern Region .
They were gathered together as always talking andughing amongst themselves .
As I walked over to them , they sped my hands , epting my greeting with smiles .
Best wishes , Nathan , Alpha Calder said sping my hand firmly .
May your union bring strength to your pack , Alpha Renwick added .
Are you looking forward to your wedding night ? Alpha Grant teased , getting a red face from me .
Oh ! heughed heartily turning to the other Alphas .
Its true then .
True ? I tried to fight the redness in my ears .
What is true ? Alpha Renwick spected that youre still a virgin and we doubted it because all the women love you .
But youve confirmed it .
Thats not true , I narrowed my gaze at them .
Ive been with many women , My statement drew another amusing snicker from the Alphas as Alpha Renwick snapped his hand at them .
You all owe me a thousand each .
Transfer only he added .
I moved away from them going to greet some of the Elders of the pack .
By the time it was time for the ceremony to begin , the knot of nervousness that had lodged in my chest sincest night , loosened .
I gasped in shock when I entered the hall .
The setting was breathtaking : rows of white chairs draped in soft silks of red golden- the pack colours glowed under litnterns hanging overhead each table .
The screen covering the roof allowed the mid morning sun to filter into the hall , filling the hall with light .
The makeshift altar was decorated with cascading flowers .
Everywhere was so 185 Wedding revtions beautiful .
I was d .
Finally , I took my position at the altar , the Moon Priest who would be joining us officially stood to one side and my father stood to the other side holding the microphone .
My father nodded to the band at one corner and they slowly started ying the marching in tune .
Before my father turned to the audience .
Please rise , the bride is here .
All eyes turned toward the entrance as everyone rose in unison .
My breath caught in my throat as L came into my line of view .
She was dressed in the vintage wedding gown Luna Vanessa had used during her time .
It was a simple , gold colour gown yet elegant and it hugged her frame as if it was made with her in mind .
The flowing fabric caught the light with every step she took .
Her hair was styled to perfection with a faint glimmer of gold added to it .
But nothing couldpare to her expression .
L was so beautiful that tears pricked at the corner of my eyes but that was what surprised me .
She was on her mothers arm Luna Vanessas arms .
Despite the smiles both women had on their faces , they didnt bother to hide their strained history or rather , Luna Vanessa didnt bother to hide it .
My eyes scanned the crowd for signs of Nanny , hoping she would be there , but she was nowhere to be found .
I wondered what L would do when she discovered she wasnt here .
Especially after promising she woulde .
She was supposed toe earlier though but she had called me a yesterday to tell me she woulde today .
I searched the room again , scanning each face … Instead , I saw unexpected guests , Luna Vanessas brothers the Alpha of Shadow Moon Pack .
An influential and powerful Alpha from the West and The Alpha of the Western Hill Pack .
The presence of such powerful figures set rm bells ringing in my mind but I pushed the thoughts aside , maybe I was overthinking .
I focused solely on L who was at the altar now .
I smiled at her and reached out to take her from her mother , instead , of releasing her , Luna Vanessa tightened her grip and turned both of them to face the crowd .
I didnt miss the satisfied smile on her face .
* Honored guests , Alphas of the South and visitors from every part of the world .
My name is Luna Vanessa Skye Woond , the widow of Alpha Logan Woond and I regret but I cannot approve this union ! A stunned silence fell over the hall .
My stomach dropped , I knew it .
I had a feeling some sort of drama would happen .
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initial shock to register , she continued .
ording to ourws , the firstborn daughter of an Alpha who has no male heir is to be married to an Alpha Regent , ensuring the stability and strength of the lineage .
This is our tradition , ourw .
The silence grew heavier .
My hands clenched at my sides , as my jaw tightened .
I nced at L , who looked stricken , her lips were parted as though she wanted to protest .
Then Luna Vanessa turned to L , her lips were curled , into a faint , triumphant smile .
L is Alpha Logans bastard .
And unless weve decided to allow bastard children to ascend as Lunas , I cannot and will not approve of this union .
I call on the powers of the seven core Alphas of the South and the representative of the West to bear me witness and not permit this marriage to proceed .