Part two- Chapter 1

MALORY P.O.V

“I am sorry” I said loudly, to the fourth person that I accidently bumped against, without turning back. I was racing towards the dressing room where the bride was currently in.

“Raven, it’s me” I whispered, so that Raven would open the door. Soon the door opened and I sneaked in.

“Orange juice for you and chocolate bar for the bride” I said and Little Bear grabbed the bar.

“Thanks Lory” she said and immediately plopped a piece into her mouth. I watched Little bear as she plopped piece after piece into her mouth.

Vanessa cocked a perfect eyebrow and looked at me giving me a what-is-wrong-with-her look.

“Okay, that’s enough” I said and snatched the chocolate bar from her hands, when she went on to cut the seventh piece. “Take a deep breath” I said and she did just that. “Now remember, Alpha Duncan loves you and he is there, waiting for you”

“Okay. I can do this”

“Why are you so nervous?” I queried curiously, because this as the first time I was seeing Sel nervous.

“This dress is horribly tight and heavy. I think I will tumble” she screeched. I, Tina, Raven, Vanessa and Piper stared at her for few seconds before we burst out laughing. “Plus these heels. I think this is the first time I am wearing a gown too”

“Not even once before?” Piper asked and Sel shook her head.

“How do you even walk in this thing?” she grumbled raising the skirt of her beautiful white dress. “I fell in the show room from the weight of this” she said frowning at the dress. I remember it because I and Vanessa went with her for dress shopping. “Do I have to wear this?”

“Unfortunately, yes” Tina said with a pity look. “I am wearing one too” she pointed at her bridesmaid dress. I was wearing the same pastel peach, one shoulders chiffon gown but mine had a black silk tie below the breasts; slightly different from Tina and Raven’s because I was the maid of honor. My hair was braided partially, so that my dark curls would cascade as beach waves.

“Stand up” Vanessa said and then helped Little Bear stand up. I looked in awe at the beautiful dress. It was a well fitted A-line white lace dress, with an overlay and a flowing skirt. Her dark brown hair was styled in a beautiful wispy braided updo.

“Oh God! Please don’t hold your skirt like that” Raven said in horror and then quickly crouched and soothed the hem of her dress. While they both taught Sel how to walk elegantly, I, Piper and Tina stared at them and provided inputs whenever needed.

“I had a feeling that I am going to trip while walking down the aisle” Tina murmured lowly from beside me. “Which is why, I wore flats” she said and then lifted her skirt up to the ankles to show me her flat sandals.

“Smart” I said with a grin popping a piece of chocolate into my mouth. “I hope I do not trip” I said pinching my lips together.

“Considering your history… I think it is much likely to happen today too” Tina said and I elbowed her in the stomach.

“It already did” I told her and she cocked an eyebrow. “I fell from bed today and my left side is hurting”

“Aww… Poor Lory” Tina cooed. “Couldn’t sleep because your mate wasn’t with you?” she quipped and I turned beet red.

“Shut up” I groused. I didn’t deny it because it was the truth. I hadn’t seen Connell from the past two days as I had come over to Regal Pack for Sel’s wedding preparations. I already missed him, but today I was happy since he is going to come here.

“Look at her blushing” Tina said with a giggle and I blushed more.

“It’s my wolf’s fault okay?” I said grumpily as they continued teasing me.

“Yeah… Blame it on the wolf” she gave me an I-don’t-believe-you look.

“You so need to find you own mate” I said to Cristina and she rolled her eyes. “I hope you find him today” I added deliberately. One thing I was sure about was that many wolves are going to find their mate’s today, because this was a large scale wedding, since wolves from five different packs were invited. So, the chance of finding your mate, if they belong to any one of these five packs, was high on the cards. “And then your wolf should wish to jump on him” I said smartly with a chuckle, imagining the scene in my mind.

“Very funny” Tina scoffed, but her cheeks were bright red.

“Excuse me! Human here! So please stop talking about your wolf” Piper remarked. Finally, Tyson revealed to his mate that he was a wolf. Though Piper was initially shocked to learn this, she later came to accept the truth.

“Sorry” I and Tina said at the same time and then focused our attention back to Little Bear.

There was a knock on door and then Aunt Claudia; Sel’s mom came in, dressed in a baby pink gown. As soon as she saw her daughter, her eyes got misty and she sniffed.

“Oh! My baby is so beautiful.” She squealed walking towards Sel. “The dress is so elegant. Good Job Lory” she whispered. “You girls did a wonderful job. She looks like an angel. That hair, that make-up! She looks dazzling. Frank will have tears in his eyes. Someone please call Frank. My Little Bear... Okay! I need to stop” she sniffed and then wiped the tears from her eyes and hugged Little Bear whose eyes were already cloudy.

“Aha… no tears” I said and gave her a tissue. “You look gorgeous” I murmured and she smiled.

“Thank-you” she whispered and then hugged me.

“Okay… I have already have given your childhood pillow for the ring bearer. That makes something old” Aunt Claudia said and I smiled while Sel stared at her mother in surprise. She was actually following the tradition. “Your dress, earrings are something new and this is something borrowed” Little Bear’s mom said helping her wear a sterling silver bracelet. “It’s…”

“Orion’s” Little bear whispered tracing a finger at the bracelet, which had his name depicted in it. Orion was her deceased brother.

“Yes” her mom said and sniffed again. “He would have been very happy to see you today” she added quietly and then kissed Little Bear’s forehead. Quickly, pulling away, she looked around.

“Aunt, do you need-?” I asked her but she cut me off.

“Where is something blue?” she asked to no one in particular.

“Here is something blue” Frank, Little Bear’s pa said bringing a bouquet of blue hydrangea flowers. Alpha Frank looked royal in tailor made navy blue suit. “You look gorgeous, Little Bear” her father said and then Little Bear rushed to hug him.

“I love you pa” she whispered and Alpha Frank blinked repeatedly but still tears dropped from his eyes.

“Love you too Little Bear” he said, placing a kiss on the top of her head.

When Sel pulled away, tears were already rolling down her cheeks. I quickly gave her the tissue and she wiped it, looking at the mirror.

“And last but not the least, a six pence in your shoe” her mom giggled and then her dad pulled out a small rectangular box from his coat pocket.

“Your grandpa gave this to you” he said extending it to Little Bear, who took it from him and opened the box, where a six pence coin was attached to a silver anklet.

“This is wonderful” Sel gasped and then I took the anklet and put it around her ankles.

“Done” I said standing up and she nodded. While she thanked and hugged them, Vanessa rushed in.

“Alpha, it’s about to start” Vanessa said and Alpha Frank nodded. “Let’s do this” He said and then Aunt Claudia after kissing her daughters cheeks rushed out.

“Ready girls?” he asked, me, Raven and Tina and we nodded as we picked our white lilies bouquets.

And then, the ceremony started. Raven was the first one to go, followed by Tina and me.

The wedding was taking place in a garden where we were surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. There was greenery everywhere and the beautiful trees in the garden provided a canopy. There were two fountains, at the either end of the garden.

I viewed at the large gathering and gulped. I need to get over my social awkwardness and from the past few months, with the help of Connell; I had managed to do it well. Taking a deep breath, I began walking.

Please don’t let me faint. I prayed repeatedly.

As I walked down the aisle, I was immediately hit by my mate’s woody scent. An involuntary smile crept up my face and my wolf sighed. I scanned the area and found him sitting beside Brenda and Ruben in the fifth row. I smiled politely at Brenda and raised my eyebrows as Ruben winked. Then my eyes locked with my mate’s. His eyes darkened as he saw me and I gulped.

Afraid, that I am going to get trapped by those blue-green irises, and do something stupid, I quickly looked away and walked ahead.

First, I stared at my parents and grinned widely. Then I smiled at Zachary and his parents. I was more than surprised to see Mumbles sitting near Zach’s foot. As Mumbles saw me, he stood up and wriggled his tail, but Zach quickly held him back so that he couldn’t create a ruckus.

I then looked at Alpha Duncan who was staring at the green grass. Blonde hair, neatly brushed, Alpha Duncan was dressed in a black pinstripe suit and looked really handsome. Not as handsome as our mate, my wolf pointed out and I totally agreed. There were three guys standing behind him but I only recognized Alpha Granel, who smiled warmly when he saw me.