Filed To Story: Destined Bond with My Forbidden Alpha Novel (Alpha Alexander & Selene)
“I didn’t get an apology because he was wrong to stop what was happening or because I wasn’t doing something wrong,” she said. “I got an apology because he’s my big brother, and he knew that his reaction was too strong.”
“Oh, I see,” he said. “Still… I wasn’t the one who jumped someone… I still feel like I should get an apology.”
“Do you feel wronged by my actions?” Selene said with a pout.
Alexander smiled.
“I was rather pleased with your actions, actually.”
Selene laughed and then sighed.
“It was good that you took the suppressant,” she said. “I wasn’t fully in control of that decision.”
“I got that feeling,” he smiled. “What happened?”
“It was weird,” she said. “I saw you take the pill, and then you told me what it was. I remember that I thought of missing you, of not wanting our bond to be suppressed. But then, it was an entirely different sort of thought. Like I needed to mark you as mine before our bond disappeared.”
Alexander leaned close, whispering in her ear as he spoke.
“Is it wrong that I find that incredibly sexy?”
Selene laughed and blushed.
Alexander chuckled, enjoying her reaction.
“Our bond does seem to be quite strong,” he said, pushing a stray hair behind her ear. “Even now, after taking the suppressant. I still feel the thrum of you. It feels far away, out of my reach. But it’s there.”
“I feel it too,” Selene said looking up at him, “I noticed it earlier. It isn’t the same as when you were with the Alphas. Then it was like you had disappeared from the world. But now you just feel far away.”
The first meeting between Fiona and Bell was a success.
Fiona was delighted by her. Especially by the way she made Galen blush and squirm. She couldn’t say it out loud but seeing them together reminded her of the early years with Cain.
And though Alexander and Selene did not present themselves quite so playfully in public, she had seen enough between their glances to know that they also shared a similar relationship.
She wasn’t ready to give her blessing to Selene just yet. Although Alexander’s decision to pretend to be paralyzed had certainly softened her resentment towards his mate.
But it was about more than them now.
Alexander, like Cain, was the type to attempt to pull the stars from the sky for his mate. If he had his way, Selene would never face a challenge for the rest of her days.
Fiona wanted to see Selene come into her own within Summer, and she knew that wouldn’t happen without someone to challenge her.
And Fiona intended to be that someone.
But Bell? Bell she could openly adore.
All in all, the pre-wedding family dinner was a success.
Everyone was enjoying themselves and laughing together. There were no fights or arguments about Winter versus Summer or who the better Alpha was.
Just a peaceful evening of celebration for Bell and Galen.
The only surprising turn of events was when Alexander and Galen offered Axel their apologies. Which led to many questions from their respective parents and many more giggles from Bell and Selene.
The day of the wedding was spent on all the finishing touches, last-minute adjustments, and perfecting every detail.
Bell was pampered and fussed over, while Galen was congratulated and reminded to breathe.
Axel had made good on his promise, spending hours braiding and knotting, twisting, and pinning. Her hair was pinned and pleated like a Viking queen by the end of it.
With the placement of her moonstone circlet, the look was completed, and Corrine was brought to tears.
“Are you ready for this?” Selene asked.
Bell smiled at her friend. She looked out the window as the last of the sun’s rays were fading from the sky.
“I’ve never been more ready for anything in my life.”
“I should have been recording that….” Selene smiled.
“Shut up,” Bell growled playfully.
“No! You were like so cool,” Selene laughed. She pouted her lips and fluffed her hair out dramatically. “I’ve never been more ready for anything in my life.”
“Shut up!” Bell laughed, hitting Selene’s arm.
“Mom, Bell’s hitting me!” Selene complained sarcastically.
“Now, girls,” Corrine said as she entered the room, “don’t do anything to ruin Bell’s hair. Axel worked very hard on that.”
Bell and Selene both laughed.
“Bell, darling,” Corrine said, smiling. “It’s time to get your dress on.”
Corrine and Selene lined up to pull open the closet doors.
“Isn’t this a bit dramatic?” Bell laughed.
“Just go with it. Mom has been waiting for this moment since Galen asked to marry you,” Selene replied.
“You girls are ruining this for me….” Corrine sighed.
“Sorry, sorry,” Bell laughed. “Please, continue.”
Corrine cleared her throat. She and Selene pulled open the doors.
Bell stared at her dress in awe. She brought her hands to her mouth.
She didn’t know what to expect when she agreed to let Corrine surprise her with the dress. But never in her wildest dreams did she imagine this.
“It’s amazing…” she whispered.
“Wait until we get it on you, darling.” Corrine smiled proudly.
“What are we waiting for!” Bell shouted excitedly.
A snowy forest path lit up by golden lanterns carved with symbols of the moon and the stars. Fairy lights hung over the trees’ lower branches, and a stone trail led to a natural archway in the trees.
Walking through the archway, more fairy lights and lanterns lit the way, while an aisle made of potted white cherry blossoms in full bloom and a simple white runner led to the altar.
A stone platform in the center of a natural grove where the moonlight shone brightest. Unlike the Grove of Remembrance, this place was not entirely sealed off and silent. There was always sound here, the sound of running water.
Lily’s Rest was a magical place for the wolves of Winter. A stream of water that never froze, even in the harshest blizzards. The small rapids were surrounded by mushrooms and lilies of the valley, the flower of every bride in Winter.
In the stories passed down through the generations of Winter, this was known as Lily’s Rest because this was the place where the Luna Lily, the first Luna of Winter had died.
Every mate bond was honored here as a tribute to her bond with Alpha Geri.
Galen looked out to the lilies and the water that reflected the starlight from above. It was a beautiful place.
“You remember your lines?” Alexander asked.
“I have spent every night for the past week saying them repeatedly to myself until I made myself hoarse so…. I’m not sure,” Galen laughed.
Alexander laughed.
“Are you really that nervous?” Alexander asked.
“No, yes. Maybe?” Galen laughed again. “It’s not like I am desperately looking for an exit, though I do know where they are in case Bell tries to run.”
Alexander smiled.
“I’m nervous that I will forget what I want to say. I’m terrified that she’ll change her mind. On the other hand, I’m excited and anxious for this to be done so I can just be her husband,” Galen smiled..
“So… yea… pretty nervous.”
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