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Vampire’s,
Werewolves, an Alpha, and a Princess backing her up.” Clara chimed in, a vision in her sea foam maxi dress. When paired with her dark skin and curly hair, it made her look she’d emerged from the very depths of the ocean.
Mason, with his matching button down, had an arm wrapped around her waist.
The haunted light that came with losing your fated mate was nowhere to be seen.
In fact, he looked more at ease than anyone else here. Catching my eye, his lips quirked up in his usual cheeky grin, one I couldn’t help but return.
“I believe it’s time. Unless, you want to be late to your own event.” Tristan said smoothly, tilting his head towards
Nolan’s Beta, who waited by a set of towering double doors.
Doors that would lead outside, to the massive crowd I knew was waiting.
Nothing could’ve prepared me for how many heads there were. It was all too easy to see them all considering we had to carve a path through the crowd to make it to the very center of the field.
Technically, the neatly trimmed grass that surrounded us was the country club’s golf course. All twenty
seven holes were packed with people. Since things were still a bit rocky, the crowd was divided by species, each cluster set with their own handful of guards for protection purposes.
It was our goal that someday the crowd merge as one.
Nolan and I led the way, following a path of silver silk laid on the ground to the very center of the field.
Since it was the dead of night, lamp posts wrapped in ivy sat scattered throughout the grass.
Behind us was Holly and Tristan, followed by Breyona and Giovanni, Zeke and Tessa, and then the others.
There was no stage waiting for us. I didn’t want to stand above the masses, to look down on them as though they were beneath us all. What I wanted was for them to see that regardless of species, we were all equals here.
Several feet in the air was a large screen that would soon feature all of our faces.
The speakers scattered throughout the entirety of the golf course would ensure our voices were heard far and wide.
My skin prickled from the sheer number of eyes turned our way. There was always the risk of this ending badly, but surrounding ourselves with an army of armed guards would not support the idea that this meeting was to discuss terms of peace and unity.
Each one of us had a head set with a microphone that would cast our voices across the sea of people.
There wasn’t a single one of us more important than the next, and tonight would prove that. Every voice, every idea, every suggestion, would all be heard.
Squaring my shoulders, Nolan and I led the others into the circular clearing where finally, history would be made.
Nolan and I stood front and center, while the others formed a half circle around us.
For several minutes, chatter rippled throughout the crowd. Waves were thrown left and right, which we reciprocated with equal enthusiasm. Once the excitement died down, I spotted an opening and promptly took advantage of it.
“Welcome, everyone. We cannot thank you all enough for coming here tonight.” I said warmly, sweeping my arms out at my sides.
The heat that was Nolan’s presence loomed over my shoulder. I craned my head to look up at him, flashing him an intimate smile as he stepped forward and bellowed his own welcome.
“Never before has an Alpha had the honor of welcoming so many into his pack. No matter where the future might take us, this is a moment I will not forget.
Everyone here, regardless of your background, will be treated with the same respect as a pack member. Should any issues arise, I ask that you come directly to me. Now, with that out of the way, I’m going to let my incredible mate, and Queen to quite a few of you, take the stage.
Wiping my sweaty palms on my dress, I took a deep breath and let my thoughts and emotions flow freely.
“Today is the first day we work towards the futurea future that not only see’s all three of our species as equals, but as allies, as friends. Many injustices have been committed against your kinds, against
Vampire’s and Witches’, and as much as I wish I could, I cannot erase the past. What I can do is promise that tonight it ends.” I bellowed. 2
I paced the length of the circle marked as our stage, looking each and every person in the audience in the eye, taking them all in and seeing them for who they truly were. The camera projecting our faces onto the big screen swiveled as I moved. Vampire’s stared out at me, both dark and pale skinned.
Witches, with eyes sparkling with magic, gifted me their full attention. Werewolves, wearing various levels of shock on their faces, watched with rapt interest.
“As you all can see, my friends and I here have many differences. We come from different backgrounds and have endured a wide array of things, but not one of us is more deserving of compassion and respect than the next. I don’t expect this to be easy. In fact, I expect it to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I won’t give up. I will earn your trust every single day that I choose to fight for you, and for your right to live in the way that you see fit.”
An eruption of cheers spouted from all sides, from all corners of the field. It rippled over each and every one of us, thickening the air with something sweet -something that felt an awful lot like hope. As it died down, I addressed the crowd a third time.
“Love, no matter it’s source, is always welcome. Without further ado, I’d like to introduce you all to my friends. Hear their voices, their stories, and know that each and every one of us are on your side.”
I retreated into Nolan’s arms, winding our fingers together as Holly and Tristan took center stage.
Pride swelled in my chest as my once timid little sister spoke to a crowd of thousands. With her chin held high, Holly told her story, leaving nothing out. Afterwards, an eruption of cheers sounded. Next came Tristan, who earned every single shout, clap, cheer, from the Vampire’s in the crowd.
Breyona and Giovanni came next. My best -friend spoke with such emotion, unraveling the secrets behind what was once a forbidden love. There wasn’t a single dry eye in the crowd. After Giovanni’s turn, it was time for Tessa and
Zeke to take the stand.
Onebyone, my friends shared their stories, the mistakes that they’ve made along the way and the displays of bravery they showed that ultimately led us to where we were today. Every single emotion was evoked until both the sharp sting of grief, and the warmth that was joy, rippled amongst the crowd.
As each one finished, they took a stand beside the other, until we were all sideby -side.
“To the future…” I shouted, thrusting my fist into the air. “…where every story matterswhere every story will be heard.”
A split second of silence rang out before the explosion that was thousands of Vampire’s, Witches’, and
Werewolves’ cheering. Onebyone, their fists were raised, kissing the stars and the moon that looked down on us all.
And finally, history was made.
Daisy & Nolan
One Year Later
It was hard to believe how much time had passed, even as I stood at my own wedding reception, surrounded by the people I loved most in this world.
So much had changed in three hundred and sixty five days, and it wasn’t just my marital status. There had been some uprising within the other packs in the country, but with Zeke as an ally and assuming leadership over Bran’s pack, they were easy to defend ourselves against.
The packs that wanted nothing to do with this new world closed themselves off, shutting their gates and increasing their security even though we had no intention on retaliating. It would take time before those packs changed their ways of thinking, and despite what they believed, violence was not the answer.
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