Chapter 68: Chapter 68

Eliana's Point of View

"At the restaurant. You were sitting on his lap," I said. Ashley just stared at me

"Did you tell Killian?" Ashley asked

"No, I didn't. I wanted to talk to you about this," I said

"He is... Um, it's not important."

"Ashley, are you seeing him? "

"No, my parents are the ones who told me to go out with him. They want me to marry him because he has money. In our community, he is the richest. My dad made an agreement with him that says if I marry him, he will fund my dad's business," Ashley said

"What about James?" I asked

"I don't think things are going to work out between James and me," Ashley said

"He is your fated mate," I said

"Yeah, but I don't want to be his mate, Eliana. I don't like him like that," Ashley said and I stayed silent.

"Eliana, please keep this to yourself. I will talk to James about this. Please don't tell Killian," Ashley said. I hated keeping things from him, but I knew that I needed to let Ashley figure this out on her own.

"Fine but you need to talk to James," I said

"I know," Ashley replied

"So, are you planning on marrying that guy?" I asked

"No. But I need to figure out how to get out of it without causing trouble for my parents," Ashley said

I was worried about Ashley but I knew that she needed to figure things out on her own and that I needed to stay out of it.

(One Day Later)

"You look so beautiful in that dress," Catherine said as I walked out of the changing room wearing a light blue dress. Catherine, Tiara, Ashley and I were at the dress shop that Catherine loved. It was a very luxurious place. Everything was beautiful and very expensive. I usually didn't like trying on clothes, but I was happy trying on the dresses. I knew it was because I was excited to complete the bond with Killian. I was happy, something I had never been. I knew Killian was the reason for all of it.

"I agree," Tiara said.

"What do you think, Ashley?" I asked. She was just staring at me in the dress with a blank expression on her face

"It's nice, but I don't think the dress is Killian's type," Ashley said. I didn't like it when she said things like that. It was like she was trying to say something more without saying it. Like, I was not his type or something.

"I am sure Killian will love anything she puts on. She is his fated mate after all," Tiara said

"I agree. Sweetheart, don't worry about that. Killian loves you, and he would love anything you put on. He wouldn't care if you wear a t shirt and jeans. Please don't do that, though," Catherine said

"I won't," I laughed. I went back into the changing room to try the next dress. About an hour later, I tried on a violet dress that looked like one of those Disney Princess dresses. As soon as I walked out everyone stared at me.

"Eliana, you look amazing. That dress fits you perfectly," Tiara said

"I agree. It was like that dress was made just for you," Catherine added

I looked at myself in the walk in mirror and agreed. I really liked the dress. It showed off all of my features and made my eyes stand out as well. It was very beautiful

"I agree with you. I think this is the one," I said

"So do I," Catherine said

Ashley just stayed silent, and I didn''t dare ask her what she thought. She wanted me to go with this white dress that she felt Killian would love. I knew that the violet dress was the right one so it didn't matter what she had to say.

I went back to the fitting room and changed out of the dress. Catherine told someone to bring it to the castle in the werewolf kingdom, where Killian and I would become fated mates.

"Great! Now let's go get something to eat. I am starving," Catherine said

"So am I," I replied

"Yeah, me too," Tiara said

"I guess I am hungry," Ashley said, and we headed to the limo. We ended up at a fancy Steakhouse. When we arrived, I went to the restroom. Ashley came as well

"Eliana, are you sure that is the right dress. I really think that Killian would like the other one," Ashley said. I had enough

"Yes, I am sure, and I know Killian will love it," I said. Ashley frowned for a moment and then a smile came to her face

"I am sure he will," Ashley said

"We should head to the table," I said

"Right."

When we arrived at the table, I smiled when I saw Killian