The Black Alder Series (Books 1-3)

Arabella Pov

Ash’s eyes seemed to glaze over.

“It’s time for you to get ready,” he said, and I groaned.

“Can’t I just lay here forever?” I groaned, and he laughed.

“Nope. Ares and Adonis spent a while decorating. You want to make sure you are washed and dressed,” he said.

He then got out of bed and put on some sweatpants. He then tossed me my robe before walking to the door.

“Where are you going?” I asked as he reached the door.

” Away. You’re about to be surrounded,” he said before walking out. Hunh? Surrounded? I look at the time. It’s not even noon yet.

The door opens as soon as the thought is passed, and in comes Queen Kayla, Clair, Sam, and the’ triplets sister’ baby sister Camilla. Camilla had been away at her aunt’s Bonnies and aunt Elle’s pack and just got in today for the ceremony.

“This room smells like sweat, lust, and shame,” Sam says, and she giggles, causing everyone else to laugh.

“Ughhhhhh,” I groaned, covering my face with pillows.

“Nope. Up, up, up,” Kayla says, moving the pillows. She tosses orders around.

“Sam, go run her a milk bath, and after you do, go get ready. Clair, get Arabella’s dress and jewelry from my car, and then run Sam’s milk bath once you’re done. Camilla, call the stylist and the nail artist.” She commanded with ease. They scattered. She turned to me.

“And you, get up; it’s time to get you ready. I will not have my sons biting my head off because Luna wants to stay in bed,” she grins, and I laugh.

“Fine.” I threw her the biggest pout, causing her to grin. I hop off the bed and into the bathroom and see Sam pouring milk into the bathwater along with some oils.

“Sam, you should be resting with Kybella. Why are you here? I ask her.

“Are you crazy? I wouldn’t miss helping you get ready for the world. Besides, Kybella is in the nursery right now, and I’m also honored to be your beta.” She tells me:.

“But you just gave birth today; how are you walking around?” I asked her.

“I think it’s because of you. When I woke up, I wasn’t in any pain at all. Lauren said I was all healed up. She had never seen anything like it.” She told me. Well shit!

“You must have acquired healing as one of your blessed gifts from Selene,” Kayla said, coming into the bathroom. She sits in a white lace strapless bra and matching pants on the toilet seat. I nod. After my bath was running, they left. I took off my robe and stepped into the bath like a pool. The water was warm, and I needed it a bit hotter. I stretched my arms out, using my fire energy, to heat the water until it was how I wanted it. After I got it to the temperature I liked, I relaxed into it. I let the milk bath soak up any impurities in my skin. I went completely under and swam across to the other side. The milky water felt amazing in my hair.

After I was done soaking, I washed and rinsed off, towel-dried myself, and slipped into my bra and underwear. Afterward, I went into the room. The first thing I noticed was the gown lying on the bed. The dress was gorgeous. It was a light silver with a hint of blue, exactly the color of my eyes. It was sleeveless and had a v-cut. I could see a long slit in it that looked like it would come up to my thigh. They are going to rip this dress right off me, I think to myself.

“Come one,” Kayla says, pulling me to a chair next to Sam’s. A man in all black with a ponytail bows before me before starting on my hair. A lady dressed the same way starts on my nails. Sam was in the chair next to me, getting her hair done by a man in a matching blue shirt and pants. Another man in matching blue clothes was doing her nails.

“Arabella Blue, what is that?” I heard Sam say, Everyone turns to her and follows her gaze to my rings. Oh shit. I can’t believe I forgot to tell her.

“Umm, I’m sort of… engaged?????? I say shyly, and Sam screams my head off.

“Why didn’t you tell me? When is the wedding? Did it happen when you were in the cabin? Why didn’t you tell me?

“Calm down,” I commanded in Luna’s voice. I feel a surge of energy flow through me as I do. At once, I felt everyone, minus Kayla, bow their heads in submission. Even the stylists. What the hell?

“I’m sorry, I hadn’t meant to use Luna’s voice.” I tell Sam. She smiles and nods.

“I know,” she says. Thankfully, she understands me. She knows when I feel overwhelmed.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“But why did you bow?” I asked Camilla. Camilla’s wolf was a Lycan as well. Much older than Royal.

“It was my Lycan wolf, Rare. She recognized your power. She says the only other lycan she has come across who has been able to command her was Luna Elena.” She explained. Holy crap. Does this mean I have command over all wolves? Even my mates? A wicked idea just formed in my mind, and I couldn’t wait to put it into action.

“The moon is indeed blessed,” Kayla says, and I smile. She must have known what I was thinking.

‘You will make one hell of a luna, and after your child or children reach 21 and assume their right as Alpha, you will make an even more amazing queen.”

I blush. I hadn’t even thought about it. I guess I do have a lot to look forward to.

After our hair and nails were done, we slipped into our dresses. Sam put my necklace and earrings on, which were silver with light blue diamonds. It all went well with my eyes. My shoes were a pair of silver heels that went with my dress. My hair was curled into beautiful, loose curls, which framed my heart-shaped face. The top half of my hair had been pinned back, and the rest of my curls swung around my shoulders. Sam was hot. Her usually bushy brown hair was straightened and tucked behind both of her ears. Her black dress was floor-length, and it hugged her body beautifully. Her golden jewels brought out her light brown eyes. She looked just as much like a goddess as I did.

Everyone else looked amazing, too. Camilla sported a pale pink strapless dress. It was short, but it showed off her amazing legs. Clair was in a beautiful long green sleeve dress. She had gold jewelry to pair with it, and she wore her hair in a simple ponytail. Kayla had put on an all-black pantsuit with green jewelry that made her eyes sparkle. Her long, raven-colored hair matched her pantsuit. It was in a high ponytail. Dominance screamed from her. She oozed it, and I loved it. I could only hope to be like her someday.

“Kayla walked down the staircase first. I walked behind her. Sam was behind me. Everyone else was behind her, and my mates were standing right at the end of the stairs waiting for me. The sight of all three of them took my breath away. Holy Fuck! They were all dressed in black suits with white shirts. Their hair has been cut and styled while being left curly.

Ares wore a bright blue tie that matched his eyes. Adonis wore a tan tie that matched his eyes. Ash wore an all-white tie. It didn’t match his eyes, but his eyes were decorations by themselves as they darkened with lust, taking in my appearance. Ares and Adonis did the same. My very own three fucking sex gods!

“Mother,” they said.

“Sons” She greeted them with a smile, kissing them each on the forehead before walking to the door where Aiden and Ethan were waiting for her. I saw them both whisper something in her ear, and she blushed. My attention turned to my mates. Kyle was next to them. He greeted me, but his eyes were on Sam. I smiled.

“Luna,” my mates said, with a bow, still drinking me in as much as I was doing to them.

“Alphas,” I said, biting my lip. The world seemed to stop as all three pairs of eyes fell to my lips, and I tried hard to hold the moisture building. They refocused their eyes on mine. I smiled, thankful because I was so close to stripping and heading back to the room.

“You look beautiful, Princess,” Ares says, kissing me.

“Agreed,” Adonis says, pulling me in for a kiss.

“She always does,” Ash says, rolling his eyes. He bends down to the ear.

“I can’t wait to rip this fucking dress off of you,” he says low enough for me to hear. I shiver. It took me by surprise a little because he is usually the less dominant one, but I always knew it was there. I smiled nicely and took Ash’s hand as we walked behind Ares and Adonis.

“You are such a stunning baby girl,” I heard Kyle say behind me, and Sam giggled. I glance behind me.

“She’s hot, right?” I say, winking at her, and she blushes at my compliment. We all walked outside and walked to the side of the packhouse area, where the stage is. I gasped at the sight. Fairy lights are hanging all around. Lanterns are floating from the ground but are being held down with wires. They form a path from the door to the stage. Flat, square-shaped stones were placed down on the path so we wouldn’t get our heels stuck in the ground.

Tables were set up all across the yard. Each table was decorated with plates and candles. The music was playing slowly. The moonlight is bright, and it shines on our whole pack. Our pack members were all seated. I could see children chasing each other in the back. Ethan, Aiden, and Kayla went to a table on stage. Claire and Camilla went to another table. I have a feeling they are mates, as they have been gazing lovingly at each other since they came into my room earlier. Adonis, Ares, and Ash kissed my head before heading to the stage. Everyone was silently waiting. Ares started.

“Pack”