Chapter 242

Chapter 242
Liam POV 

We're all in the kitchen having breakfast when Connor, Kimberly, and Stella walk in. I instantly cause trouble to see Stella's face light up. 

"Mary, quick. We need to feed the mighty huntress to stay on her side. Whatever she wants". 

Her face instantly lights up, and she throws her hands in the air. "Choc chip pancakes". 

Mary giggles. "Of course, mighty huntress. We need to keep you strong". 

Connor glares at me, and I just smirk back. That was when I noticed Kimberly was carrying a folder. 

She picks up a cup of coffee and uses a spoon to tap on the side to get everyone's attention. 

"Attention, everyone. Connor and I have decided to get married next week at the courthouse. We have booked Thursday at 1pm...."

"Wait. WHAT?". Michelle screams at the top of her lungs and looks mortified. 

Kimberly just shrugs and continues as she opens the folder. "Deal with it. The venue is booked. I am going to order the flowers today and invite my family, so I will need some rooms for them when they arrive. I would like all three of my girls to stand with me as bridesmaids, but Lewana as maid of honour. I need you all in lavender dresses, don't care what type of dress, just that colour. Can you help with that, Michelle? And Willow, can research a restaurant with function rooms that can seat 20 for the reception". 

Lewana was quiet for a moment, and then her eyebrows went up as if a light bulb just went off in her head. A small smirk played at her lips as she started to tease Kimberly. 

"Well, someone is eager. This wouldn't have to do with ..... timing, would it?". 

All the girls turn slowly to look at Kimberly, and you can see the slight blush on her cheeks. "That doesn't matter. You're going to help me or not".

They all start nodding while giggling, but all the men just stare in confusion. Even Connor.   

I ask them point-blank. "Timing of what?". 

Lewana just laughs. "Oh, we are not ruining the surprise". 

We all laugh at the absurdity of it for a while until Stella catches my eye. She seems to be a bit lost in all this. 

"What do you want to do at the wedding, little star?". 

She seems confused by this and thinks for a moment before answering me. "What actually happens at a wedding?". 

We all freeze and turn to her. It doesn't surprise me that she doesn't know. Most hunters don't have ceremonies for relationships. It's more like a de facto arrangement. And Stella has only ever known hunters and werewolves who mark each other. No ceremony either.  

I can see Kimberly's face, racked with guilt, as she didn't even think that Stella would know what it was. 

Connor is the one who steps in. "It's a ceremony that humans have to announce to everyone that they have decided to be a family unit. Like the ceremony, you had to announce you are a hunter". 

Stella thinks about this for a moment. "Then why did Liam ask what I would be doing? I'm the daughter in the family unit. Right. So what does the daughter do?". 

The awkward silence that follows is unsettling. We are all racking our brains trying to think of an answer when Conrad speaks up. 

"You're right, Stella. You are the daughter. But you can decide what dress you want to wear to be part of the family unit. I also know one of the judges at the courthouse if you want to add a ... second ceremony". 

We all knew what he was talking about. Formal adoption. 

We can see the silent look between Connor and Kimberly. Kimberly is pleading for this and for him accepting the offer. 

Connor nods at Conrad. "That would be great. Thank you". 

Kimberly runs over and pulls Stella into a hug. "As soon as school is out today, we are going to watch so many Disney movies with weddings in them. We can start with Cinderella ...... "

With that, she leaves. Connor just shakes his head. He seems excited that the wedding is coming up. I know he is only doing it for Kimberly, but still. 

Now I get to ask the most important question. "I'm going to be the best man, right as I am way more fun than Conrad". 

Connor burst out laughing. "Sorry buddy, but some of the hunters have already taken the best man and Groomsmen positions. I think they are curious about the wedding as well". 

"So, fire them. I want to do it". 

Mary snaps at me. "Liam. It's up to him. I'm sure there will be other chances. Besides, you will be standing as Conrad's Beta at the Luna Queen ceremony, and you will go to do that at his Coronation as well". 

I get her point, but just huff. "Fine".  

We finish breakfast and start to head out. It's only been four days since Conrad woke up from the battle of shadows, and we still have a lot of damage control to do. 

Conrad walks over to Mary and hugs her. "We will most likely have to work through lunch today. Can you make sure Lewana eats something proper and just bring us food throughout the day? We will be back for dinner, though". 

Lewana snaps at him. "It's not my fault, the pups just want constant snacks".  

Mary giggles. "I will make sure. Mind-link if you want anything in particular". 

Conrad smiles as he starts to leave. "Will do. Bye mum". 

"THE FUCK". 

Conrad freezes at the door when I yell. He turned, and you can see he clearly didn't intend to say that, but Mary is reacting as if this has always happened. 

He starts rubbing the back of his neck. "Umm, yeah. I started calling her mum a few days ago". 

I'm flumoxed. "Well fucking finally. I never thought you would have the balls to do it". 

He burst out laughing. "You're OK with me calling your Mary, my mum". 

"Let's be honest. From the moment you came to our pack, she has always been. That's why you get in trouble and I get the praise and cookies". 

I reach into the cupboard, grab the entire tin, and bolt out the door with Mary yelling after me. 

"Don't eat all of them. You'll get a stomachache".