Chapter 123 - Given to the Lycan King

***********************************Lincoln**************************************

I felt better after talking with Dad. I wasnt in my head like I was this morning. The house looked great. It was busy. I had to give it to the omegas. They worked their butts off getting everything ready, And with the ALphas who showed up early, they all worked to gather to keep everyone happy,

Walking in the door, the buzz of the event was filtering through the air,

Mom appeared in the hall while speaking to one of the omegas. Her head lifted to see us,

"Ah, You two, do either of you know the time?"

She comes towards us,

Dad scratched his temple. "Um,"

She stopped right in front of us, arms crossed, her foot tapping as she starred at us,

"I think I will go find River, and um, get ready," I say lowly as I take a step to the side,

"Yeah, you better get your butt moving, young man," She scolds me but never looks at me. She keeps her eye locked on Dad,

Oh, he is so in for it. Hustling down the hall away from my angry-looking mother, I have a feeling her anger is more directed toward Dad right now,

"River," I call through the link,

"Hey man, Your mom is looking for you,"

"Oh, she found us,"

"Oh shit, Do you need medical attention?" I can hear him laughing,

"Dude, shut up! Where are you? We need to get ready."

"Im up in my room. I had to pick up Mia's gift for tonight,"

"Im on my way up. Did they drop my suit off?"

"Yeah, man, it's here,"

Cutting the link, I make my way up to his floor,

"Lincoln, be ready and down here in an hour!" Mom's voice rang through my head,

"Yes, Mother."

Picking my pace up, I take the steps two at a time, Not wanting to make her anymore angry,

(One hour later)

River and I make our way back down to the front foyer. Mom had linked us, saying that the girls would meet us down here; Tyler had gone up to escort them down. I wanted to go get Willow myself, but Mom insisted I wait down here for her. I did not see her dress, nor did River and Tyler. Im was kinda excited to see her in it,

I stood with River and Dad, waiting for them to come down,

"So, Dad, how much trouble did ya get into?"

He chuckled, Slapping my shoulder, "Son, you will learn there is something that will always get you out of the dog house,"

"Ugh, gross, Dad," I shoved his shoulder when it hit me. What that one thing was was that his laugh filled the room.

"Not an image I wanted before the party. Geez, thanks," I shake my head, trying to get the thought out of it,

"Oh, you are always so dramatic," Mom's voice came from behind us. Walking up, sliding next to Dad as he wrapped an arm around her waist, kissing the top of her head,

I couldn't help but smile at the two. Even though they act like teenagers, they are still very much in love with each other, And that is something im looking forward to with Willow,

Her scent hit my nose, causing me to turn, looking up as they stood at the top of the stairs. My breathing hitched as I took in the sight of her;

She was in a burgundy-colored dress. It had a small slit in the front that stopped at her knee, Lace sleeves the same color as the dress, ran down her arms to her elbows with a small flare at the end, Thick straps going over her shoulders, with a thin silver belt looped around her waist. Her hair was down, but she had curled it in big curls as it lay on her shoulders. Her makeup was natural and light-colored. When she took a step, I could see her leg show through the slit in her dress,

I felt a small shove on my back. Snapping out of my trance, I took a step, meeting her on the bottom step. Holding my hand out for her, She slides her hand into mine. Taking the last step to stand in front of me,

I was lost for words as I looked down at her face; she was so beautiful, making me want to carry her back upstairs. I didnt want other males to see her. She was mine,

She giggled, reaching up she touched my cheek,

"Lincoln," She says my name slowly. Blinking, I shake my head, smiling at her,

"You look beautiful," I slide my hand to her back, pulling her to me. My hand freezes as I feel lace on her back. Shutting my eyes,

"Little one, Please tell me that your dress is not completely laced on the back,"

When she doesn't answer, I open my eyes looking down at her, She is biting her bottom lip,

Raising a brow at her, I step closer, peeking over her back to find the back of it was all lace. Swallowing standing straight up,

Leaning my forehead against hers, "You are killing me, little one,"

"Be happy it's at least got lace on it," Tyler's voice pulls my attention as I look up at him. He is standing there, arms crossed as he is peering down at Heather, who looks like a deer caught in the headlights,

"Uh, Heather?" River says as he looks from Mia to her,

She throws her hands in the air, "What?" She looks between Tyler and River, Her hands on her hips,

Tyler raises one brow at her, "Dont what us,"

She rolls her eyes at him, causing him to growl, "What have I said about rolling your eyes at me little girl,"

She gulps as she starts t fidget with her dress,

"Heather?" River calls her again. She looks at him. He lifts his finger, twirling it. She lets out a huff, spinning around,

"Oh hell no, you are going to change right now!" River barks out, making her jump a bit,

"Wh, What?" She scampers out,

"River," Mia tugs his arm. Stopping, he looks at her, "I think she looks great, she not a baby dont treat her like one,"

"But," He raises his hand. She cuts him off, "She is a young adult, and her mate is escorting her tonight. I think she looks wonderful, and you two," She points to River and Tyler, "Should be complimenting her, not complaining like a bunch of big babies,"

Heather smiles at Mia,

Tyler lets out a sigh, stepping up and placing his hand on her hip,

"She right. Im sorry, Heath. You do look wonderful,"

Heather smiles up at him,

"Me too, Im sorry, squirt," River hangs his head,

"Thank you," Heather tells them as she wraps her arm around Tylers. She looks so small next to him,

Mia pats his arm, then loops hers with his,

"Alright, let's go," Mom claps her hand behind us,

Taking Willow's hand in mine, threading our fingers together, I then notice she is carrying a small box in her arm,

"What's with the box?" I ask her,

Her big eyes look up at me, "Oh, this is for your mom," She quickly says as mom turns, taking it from her rather fast,

"Thank you, dear," Mom tucks it under her arm as Dad looks down at her, Then glancing over his shoulder at me, I just shrug my shoulders,

Making our way to the hall, I could feel Willow's body starting to tense the closer we got. Pausing outside of them as they had been closed,

Mom handed the box to one of the omegas as she whispered something in her ear. The omega nodded as she hurried away,

Brushing a hand over Dad's shoulder, she looped her arm with his. As the doors opened, I could hear the noise,

Glanced down at Willow; she was starring into the room of people,

Pulling her together against me, leaning down, "Breath, Little one," Hearing her let out a breathe she smiled up at me,

"Next, I give you Prince Lincoln Declan and his Mate Willow Winters,"

Hooking her arm in mine, "Let's show you off, Little one," Kissing her cheek, I led her through the doors and into the sea of people.

Something told me this night was going to be great. The energy from everyone was high. There was no one to worry about crashing in or attacking us. My mate looked absolutely gorgeous. Everything was how it was supposed to be, and I wouldn't want to change it for anything,