Chapter 253

Chapter 253
Lewana POV 

Just as Mary had promised, all the girls came to my room to have lunch with me. They insisted I stay in bed while I eat so I can have as much rest as possible. It's going to be a big night. 

We all spend a few hours gossiping while my hair and make-up are professionally done by trained omegas. All the girls are loving the pampering as well. 

Willow seems lost in thought when she finally speaks up. "Do you know it has almost been a year?" 

Kimberly looked at her, confused. "What do you mean?" 

Willow smiles. "A year since Connor found us in that wine bar". 

The thoughtful silence stilled the room. Even the omegas paused. A lot had changed. 

Michelle starts giggling as I know she is uncomfortable with silences. "And you thought we would be in danger, and that we shouldn't visit the pack". 

I raise my eyebrows at her. "So we're just going to skim over all the kidnapping, attacks, a war, and nearly dying several times". 

She waves a hand at me. "The point is, we made it. We all survived. And we get to formally worship the benevolent Luna Queen for the rest of her days". 

She dramatically bows so her face is basically touching her knees. Kimberly and Willow join in on the taunting, making me laugh harder. The good mood continues until we are all dressed in our wedding attire. 

All the girls are in navy blue dresses with a sheer glittery fabric overlay. None of the dresses is cut the same way and made to suit their body type. I'm in a tight-fitting lace dress that shows off my bump. The long, open split sleeves flowed on the ground with my train, giving it a regal look. All of my jewellery is Moonstone, whereas the girls wore diamonds. 

We all head outside to the clearing in the forest, which has been transformed into a photo shoot area. A clearly very gay, flamboyant man is flapping his arms when he sees us arrive. 

"Oh my word. The fashion gods are clearly shining down on you, Michelle. You look fabulous". At the end, he does a big, dramatic snap with his fingers and comes running over to air kiss Michelle. "You must explain the vision you had for these designs". 

She proudly steps forward to address his entire team. "It's not well-known information, but Mr Strongheart and Lady Lewana share the belief system that we should be more connected with the natural earth, rather than the concrete one we have created in the modern world. We should be celebrating and protecting that beauty rather than focusing on wealth and power. Lady Lewana is white and wears Moonstone. These are the symbols of peace and protection. She represents the moon and shining light through the darkness. We are dressed in Navy and diamonds. The symbols of trust and eternal love. We are the night sky and stars standing by our guiding light as she takes this important step in her life". 

It takes everything in me not to burst into tears and ruin my makeup. I wasn't interested in this wedding at all, but with the amount of thought that has gone into it, I'm starting to realise why it is so important to everyone. We are laying the groundwork for acceptance with humans and showing wolves that power isn't everything. 

We have some amazing photos taken before we head into a setup tent nearby to have some snacks and put my feet up. We relax for about an hour before the ceremony starts. 

When I get called to walk down the aisle, a swarm of butterflies takes off in my stomach as the nerves of walking out in front of everyone suddenly hit me.     

I instantly hear Conrad's voice through the mind-link, calming me. 

"I'm waiting for you at the altar, Moonlight. See you in a minute". 

I smile and walk out of the tent to find him being greeted by Arthur in a navy suit. 

"Wow. You look beautiful, Jellybean. Will you let me walk you down the aisle?" 

I smile. "Absolutely". 

I walk down towards the man who has given me everything with sheer joy on my face as the sun sets behind me. The music playing is gentle, with wind instruments and violins. A song that sounds more like a sleep soundtrack than a wedding march. He's in a white suit with no tie, so he still looks formal but has a relaxed look, and his face reflects the same joy as mine. Liam and Conner are next to him in navy suits that match the bridesmaids. 

When I reach the altar, Arthur guides me to the steps as Conrad comes down to meet him. They have clearly rehearsed something. 

"My daughter Lewana has chosen you freely as her mate. I, Arthur, entrust you, Conrad, to love, cherish, and protect my daughter Lewana alongside me". 

"I, Conrad, vow to you I will until my dying breath". 

They both grab each other's elbows and pull each other's heads together so their foreheads are touching. They made a life vow for me. A bond that will connect them through me, to show they will both be by my side. 

Arthur starts to walk to his position as the third groomsmen when his voice comes through our mind-link. "I'll never give you away to any man, Lewana. Those days will never happen again. We will protect you together, but I have the right to smack him if he's an idiot again."

I smile, and my eyes start watering. Conrad pulls me close and whispers in my ear, "Don't start crying on me yet. You'll set me off". 

I'm greeted with King Florian or the Faes in his human form, and he starts the ceremony. 

"We are gathered here today to formally witness the bond between Lewana and Conrad. A bond that was formed through trust, dedication, determination, and loyalty. To those who know them best, they have defied all odds to be together and are now joining as equal partners as they continue their journey. Please join hands". 

Conrad and I turn to each other and place a hand over each other before Florian continues with the handfastening ceremony. 

"I wrap this silk to show the bond that binds you together. Do you both commit to each other, to stand together, shoulder to shoulder, through this journey of life? Do you both give yourself to the other freely and vow to love each other until your final breath?" 

We both say I do in unison. 

"Then it gives me great pleasure to present to everyone, Mr and Mrs Strongheart". 

With his free hand, Conrad grabs the back of my neck and pulls me in for a desperate kiss as the crowd erupts around us. I melt into his touch and open the bond fully so he can feel the love pouring out of me. He does the same as the cheering fades, and all we can feel is each other.