Filed To Story: Falling for the Alpha As a Student Novel
Connie took a deep breath before nodding.
“Yes,”
she breathed. “I’m ready.”
I went downstairs with Connie trailing behind me. Enzo was waiting downstairs in the front foyer and his smile grew when he saw me. I was wearing a simple dress that went down to my ankles and sleeves that sat just below my shoulders. I allowed my dark curls freedom to cascade down my shoulders and bounce around my figure as I walked.
“You look beautiful,”
he breathed as I stepped beside him.
“This isn’t about me,”
I said, still smiling as I glanced over my shoulder at Connie who was standing at the bottom of the stairs.
Natalie handed her a flower bouquet and then said something into the walkie-talkie before turning and walking toward the back doors.
They had set up a flower path that went from the back doors and toward the rose garden where all the chairs and flower arch sat. That’s also where Tyler waited with the minister. It was a small wedding because neither Connie nor Tyler had much family.It wasn’t a problem though because there were still plenty of people around the calypso pack who were more than willing to attend this wedding. They loved Connie like she was family, and they were eager to watch her tie the knot with her mate.
Diana was also seated toward the front row because she was like a mother figure to Connie and her entire village was also seated. After all, they basically watched Connie grow into the amazing woman that she was.
This entire event was perfect; I just hoped my morning sickness didn’t get in the way of this amazing celebration. I would never be able to live it down.
Enzo stepped around to me when Connie approached. He was going to walk her down the aisle, being one of her closest and oldest friends.
Val wasn’t too pleased about this decision when it was made. But we also knew that we couldn’t stop it from happening. Enzo was our mate and we trusted him more than anything. We also trusted that Connie wouldn’t do anything that would make her mate upset on their big day.
So, we swallowed our pride and just smiled as Enzo took Connie’s arm.
“Ready?”
He asked her.
She was hesitant for a moment, but then she nodded.
“You need to get to your seat,”
Natalie hissed, reminding me, once again, that I really did not like her.
I forced a smile and turned to Enzo.
“I’ll see you out there,”
I said to him as I turned away and walked toward the back door.
Everybody turned to look at me as I made my way outside, but once they saw that it was only me, they resumed their conversations with one another.
I hurried over to the front row where Diana had a seat saved for me. I sat beside her and she grabbed hold of my hand, squeezing it gently.
“How are you feeling?”
She asked, peering at me with worried eyes.
“I’m okay for right now,”
I told her. “I just hope these flowers don’t trigger anything.”
I felt a soft hand on my shoulder, making me turn to see Dee sitting behind me.
“I grabbed this for you, just in case,”
she said lovingly, handing me a paper bag.
Tears welled in my eyes from the kind gesture. This pregnancy was kicking my butt and the smallest gestures were making me cry.
“Thank you,”
I whispered, sniffling away the tears.
She chuckled and patted my shoulder again before sitting back in her seat.
Soon, the orchestra that Natalie had hired began to play the music. I watched as Tyler tensed and his face grew pale; he was nervous, and I couldn’t blame him.
This was a huge day, and I was happy that he was finally marrying the woman he was born to love. Connie was nervous about being a good wife, and I knew Tyler was nervous about being a good husband. I just hoped they could figure out their nerves together and work to reassure one another.
The doors to the back of the packhorse opened and Enzo walked out with Connie looped around his arm. She had a bright and confident smile on her lips that made my heart swell.
More tears formed in my eyes, and I knew the little makeup that I wore was not going to last until the end of the night.
I stood with everyone else as we stared at Connie in absolute awe and adoration.
She walked down the flower-made aisle and her eyes remained on Tyler the entire time. The closer she got; the more relaxed Tyler seemed to get. Once they were at a close enough distance, Tyler moved from the spot where he was stationed and walked to meet them the rest of the way.
Enzo stopped walking as Tyle approached and the two exchanged some words before Enzo offered Tyler Connie’s arm.
He took it without hesitation, and she practically melted into him.
Enzo’s eyes found mine and he went to join me in the empty seat beside me. He smiled at his mother who returned the smile and then he smiled at Dee who gave him a wink before he sat down and took my hand in his.
As the minister spoke, I couldn’t help but think about my life with Enzo. I wanted to marry him so badly. I thought that I wanted to wait until after graduation. I thought I wanted to make something of myself before I settled down and married my mate. But I’m starting to realize that I already have everything that I want. I’d already made something for myself and getting married wasn’t going to prevent me from advancing in my career.
I’m having these pups and they were going to arrive in a few months; I wanted to be married by the time they arrived so that they can be born into a complete family.
The ceremony lasted almost an hour; the vows that Connie and Tyler wrote for one another were very long and extremely emotional. Connie was crying, Tyler was tear-filled, and I was sobbing.
I only got nauseous once, but thankfully I didn’t actually throw up. I was able to swallow it down and wait until after the ceremony to run into the bathroom and throw up.
By the time I was done, I was exhausted.
The reception was inside the packhouse ballroom, and everybody was enjoying the incredible food that Dee made. I was pleased that Connie managed to convince Natalie to allow Dee to cook the food.
While everybody enjoyed dancing, I needed to get a little air before I got sick again. I ate a little bit too much food and I feared I was going to lose it soon.
I stepped onto the back patio and took in the cool night air, allowing it to enter my lungs and soothe away the nausea.
Enzo came outside shortly after and wrapped his warm arms around my body.
“Everything okay?”
He asked against my ear, burying his face in the nape of my neck.
I smiled into his embrace and relaxed against his broad body.
“I’m better now,”
I breathed. “It’s a beautiful wedding.”
“It really is,”
he said in return.
We were staring off into the horizon where the moon was rising high in the sky. It was huge and gorgeous with a million little stars twinkling around it.
“I love you,”
Enzo said softly as he kissed the top of my ear, making me smile at his affection.
Before I could stop myself, I turned around to face him.
“Then marry me.”
Lila’s POV
Enzo stared at me with his mouth hanging open.
“What?”
He asked, releasing his hold on me. I had never seen him look so flustered before. But Enzo genuinely looked as if he didn’t know what to say. He looked completely panicked and it made my self-esteem damper a little.
I was under the impression that he wanted to marry me, but maybe I was wrong.
I wrapped my arms around my body like I was trying to hold myself together.
“I want to marry you,”
I said softly, peering up at him and meeting his eyes. “I thought maybe you wanted to marry me too.”
He cupped my face in his hands and peered deeply into my eyes, making my entire body melt.
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