The Wolf In Me

Chapter 23 Adapting

Part 1 Wedding

Luka's POV

It was a hot summer day and today marks the first anniversary from when we had the battle with the vampires. Mason will have his first birthday in a few months and everyone is preparing for our wedding. Jake was running around the halls like a crazy wolf and Mei was out with the girls as they were getting ready at the hairdresser and makeup artist.

I was in my room, trying to calm Mason down as he was almost going to start crying. I got used to his actions and so I act promptly before he does whatever he would be about to do. He pouts down his lower lip whilst his eyes grow wide, as he stares at me with a sad expression, trying to draw attention. That is when I know its time for either a bottle or a nappy change, so I sniffed the air around him with my papa wolf nose and I didn't have to try and guess one more time.

"Ughhh Mason!" I gagged, "not again!" I groaned.

Second time within an hour, and it stank worse than a skunk's butt. My son giggled at my facial expressions as I lifted him out of his playpen.

"You cheeky boy! Now you think its funny! Wait till you have to change a diaper yourself one day!"

I tickled him, enjoying the sound of his laugher, with his tiny voice. I placed him on the nappy changer and quickly cleaned him and put a fresh diaper on.

"There you go, son. All nice and clean!"

I smiled at him and kissed his forehead, then lifted him off the nappy changer and hugged him before putting him back in his playpen with all his favourite toys.

I heard a knock at the door as soon as I finished tying the black-tie around my neck.

"It's Jake, may I?" I heard him speak in a muffled voice from behind the door.

He rushed in with loads of stuff in his arms and his mouth full of food that he was chewing as he entered. He had my black shiny shoes, my blazer, and the white flower I was to wear on my chest. As he swallowed, he handed me the stuff and helped me wear them properly.

"There! Almost done. Us men are so easy to get ready, right?" He said smiling goofily.

"Did you bring the beer? I sure feel like I need one," I said, nervously looking straight at the mirror to make sure I looked ok.

"The last one before you tie the knot," he said raising the wolfbeer bottle from the floor, handing it to me.

I chuckled as I noticed that he was feeling goofy and giddy today, which was the right way to be before your best pal's wedding. The tension I was feeling seconds ago started to ease down as we chatted and laughed at each other's jokes until I scented Mei's favourite perfume that I could smell from miles away. She was surely back at the packhouse and that only meant that I should make my way out of my room and out at the back garden, where the ceremony was going to be held.

"So, are you ready Alpha?" Jake asked, sipping the last bit of beer from his bottle.

He stood up from the chair and patted me roughly on my shoulder, making me move an inch forward with every hit.

I was as ready as can be, eager to look at Mei's prepped look for our best day ever. She was a natural beauty already, and I couldn't imagine her having the option to look more stunning than she already was. I waited patiently next to the pastor quietly with my hands folded together right under my belly, feeling anxious.

Mei's POV

I was at the salon getting ready with the girls that were to accompany me down the aisle as bridesmaids with their long wine dresses. My body felt tense as I was very nervous, making sure that I looked perfect for my big day, and that the reception and anything else was all ready.

"Oh come on Mimi, you need to chill darling," Nelly said rubbing my shoulders to ease my stiffness.

"Ugh, I couldn't sleep with all the thoughts that flooded my head last night," I muttered, looking straight at the mirror, observing my make up.

I was sitting down on the comfy hairdressing chair waiting for Jiji to come to finish my upstyle.

"Here she comes! Can't wait to see you in that beautiful dress looking glamorous," Lylah squeaked excitedly lifting her half-full glass of wine in mid-air.

I chuckled, my eyes followed Jiji as she settled herself right behind me to start my hair.

"Are you ready dear?" She asked, looking all confident, brushing my hair.

I nodded and took a deep breath to try and calm myself down.

As the grand piano was playing the wolf's wedding tune, I was slowly walking down the aisle, dragging my white lacy dress behind me. The white bouquet was shaking between my hands as I held it tightly with every step I took. I could see Luka a few meters away from me, staring in awe as I gazed at him with a low grin. My cheeks flushed, knowing that everyone was gazing, and taking their time to observe every detail of my bridal look.

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What were seconds felt like hours, until I finally reached Luka's side. I was so nervous that I almost felt the struggle to breathe properly.

"I never thought you could look more beautiful, but I guess I was wrong. You look extraordinarily beautiful."

He smiled as he removed my vail that was covering my face, placing it at the back of my head. Luka kissed my cheeks before turning to face the minister.

"We are gathered here to celebrate the union of our Alpha and Luna's love and bond. Please, Luka, Mei, come forward."

The minister moved to the centre as Luka and I took our places, as we have practised during rehearsals. I have dreamed of this day all my life and I was feeling overwhelmed, tears forming in my eyes as I smiled excitedly at Luka. He nodded as a gesture of encouragement, smiling back, looking as handsome as ever.

"With this white ribbon," the minister started after tying it around mine and Luka's arms "you are bonded as mates with the blessing of our gentle moon goddess as she has chosen you to be."

He kept the ribbon tightly around our arms as our fingers gently touched each other. He turned around and lifted a small sharp knife, moving it towards the ribbon.

"Beloved moon goddess, may your blessing fill these couple with warmth and strength as they unite as one, as a family. May your light shine through them," he mumbled in prayer.

Suddenly the ribbon lit up so bright, that my eyes couldn't withstand the white light that filled the whole room. To confirm that the marriage was successful, the minister would try cutting the ribbon as it lit. If it cuts through, the marriage would be nulled, meaning the goddess would have not accepted the union. Most of those that are married through the mating bond get accepted, so I was confident that our goddess would allow it, but it was still nerve recking. I looked at Luka as our eyes met, holding my breath with excitement running through my veins. The minister goes through with the process and unexpectedly the knife flew out of his hands landing a few meters behind the minister. Everyone stood up from their chairs as their faces were in awe.

"This never happened to me before!" He started to chuckle, still eyeing the knife on the floor.

"Well, the goddess accepted your marriage without a question. You must be very special to her."

We both looked at each other as we felt the light in the ribbon getting through our bodies. The warmth of it was soothing and as it spread we felt breathless as we closed our eyes, accepting its energy. As the light faded, we looked at each other again waiting for the minister to say the next line.

"The rings, bring the rings," he said looking at the crowd.

Lylah moved forward and handed them to the minister as he removed the ribbon from our hands. Luka and I smiled at each other as tears rolled down my face, feeling an overload of happiness.

After the ring ritual and the first kiss as a married couple, we both walked out hand in hand, having our family and friends clapping and screaming hurrah around us. Some of our friends lifted us on their shoulders as they danced and cheered as we waved at the crowd of happy wolves.

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