Chapter 243

Chapter 243
Conrad POV 

Even though the war was technically over, many battles and cleanups remained. We have identified some of the packs that sided with Malik. Their bodies were identified via pack marks, but none of the Alphas died on the battlefield. The cowards stayed home. They have all been removed from power, but we were too late to arrest some of them. 

Within some of the packs the members turned on the Alpha instantly, tearing them to shreds. Some are trying to join other packs, while some are considering going rogue. Other packs have left alliance land with their Alpha and refused to be governed under the leadership of Lewana and me. That's their choice, and those not in the alliance are always a threat. 

On the plus side, many new packs are requesting to join, which is expanding the royal territory overall and bringing more scared wolves into our protection. Valerie has done a great deal of this work, and for that, I am forever grateful. 

This mess is going to take years to sort out, but the priority at the moment is making sure everyone is safe and having the official Luna Ceremony. During this, we need to announce our Crown Regent Duke, and Duchess as well. 

A lot to get done in five weeks for the blue moon. And then immediately after that, we have to prepare for the twins' arrivals.  

The week passes in a daily repeat of the exact same pattern. Meeting, review, paperwork, notifications, etc. The Luna Ceremony is a month from today, and I need to confirm final numbers and send the invites out today, so I started work before dawn. 

I'm interrupted by a knock on the door. I call them to come in and see Lewana standing there with a delicious-smelling hot breakfast. Much better than the cereal I had three hours ago. 

"Thank you so much, Moonlight". 

She smiles and puts the plate down next to me. "Are you nearly done? We have to leave for the wedding in two hours". 

I grab the clock in a panic. How is it already 10am?

I let out a deep sigh. "I'm sorry, Moonlight. Just been swamped with everything". 

She strokes my head, and I lean into her touch as she reassures me. 

"Don't worry about it. I've been the same. Some of the soldiers got major injuries in the battle, so I've been treating them. Also, having to keep a close eye on the temporary camps with Malik's old pack in it. They don't have good hygiene, and we need to prevent any outbreaks. Not to mention their ongoing care". 

We just hold each other for a while. A rare few moment before the smell of the bacon make me reach for the plate. Lewana never stopped the physical contact while I ate. She knows how hard I have been working. 

After I eat, we finalise the invite list together. It takes us an hour, but we still have time to get ready for the wedding. 

We head upstairs, and I get ready in a nice suit, and Lewana puts on her long lavender dress with her signature slit up the side. It has a halter top and is backless, which just highlights her engorging breasts and stunning figure. 

She raises her eyebrows at me as she stares at my reflection in her makeup mirror. "Can you stop that? I can smell you from here". 

I smirk back. "Then stop being gorgeous, and I will stop getting aroused every time I see you. You do look beautiful, though. Maybe we should clear out everything in your wardrobe that isn't a stunning dress". 

She laughs. "Don't think that will work for surgery or training". 

"Ok, fine. You can keep the tight leggings and sports bras". 

She grabs her hairbrush and throws it at me in jest. We both laughed a little and realised it feels like months since we have had a conversation as simple as this. 

The moment is once again brief, and we head out. 

Kimberly got ready at a nearby hotel, as she wanted to uphold the tradition of the groom not seeing the bride. As a wedding gift, I booked all the top rooms for her family and sent a photographer to capture the morning and wedding for her. 

I refused to let Lewana out of my sight after everything we had been through, so she didn't go to the hotel with the other girls.  I even insisted on bringing a full soldier team to make sure she is OK today. Everyone understands.

Connor is up front waiting for Kimberly, and we see her walk in wearing a beautiful lace white dress. 

She races up to Lewana. "Oh my god. I'm so nervous and so excited that I'm getting married". 

They all squeal and hug while I head inside to signal for the grand entrance. 

The wedding is beautiful. Simple, elegant, and representative of Connor and Kimberly. Jace made some snarky comments in my head because he didn't like seeing Serena serve Kimberly as maid of honor. 

"She should always be the one served. Why is she holding Kimberly's flowers? Tell her to hold them herself". 

I snap back at him internally. "She is our Luna Queen, but today she is a head bridesmaid and helping Kimberly so deal with it". 

I have to grip the chair hard and grind my teeth when the judge asks for objections. 

Stella is adorable in her little white dress. She is bouncing as the judge completes the adoption process, and she leaps into Kimberly's arms when the judge officially announces her as her mummy. 

We all head to the restaurant after and have a great time overall. Kimberly, Connor, and her family stay at the hotel for another night, but we bring Stella back to the pack. 

Liam is on babysitting duties for the night with Michelle, and I head to bed with my exhausted girl. 

As soon as we were inside our room, she collapsed onto the bed. I sit on the ottoman at the end of the bed, remove her shoes, and start massaging her painfully swollen feet. 

She makes soft moans when I start. 

I chuckle. "Be careful there, Moonlight. Keep making noises like that and I might start getting ideas again". 

She laughs back. "As long as I don't have to be awake, or move, go for it". 

It takes mere minutes til she is asleep. I gently change her into one of my t-shirts and tuck her into bed and pass out behind her.