Chapter 38: Wedding Plans

After the event, Brian and Bonnie reviewed the circumstances, and Brian suggested that he mark Bonnie. He told her that if he did, there would be no other issue with the pack accepting him. He was Bonnie's Fated Mate, after all. Bonnie was adamant that Brian gets her dad's permission before he marks her. The challenge will still be on, so he called his Alpha and Beta, who promised to be beside him during the competition.

On the other hand, Alpha Soren and his parents sat down to chat. Sasha asked him what was up with him because she noticed him licking that rude young lady's face that night. She said it was a total embarrassment to the pack when she hit him on the nose. That is one of the ways to control a dog that would not listen to instructions. Soren said, "Mom, I know you made that promise to Luna Azalea many years ago, but I think I found my Fated Mate. His mom replied, "What? No way am I allowing you to be that rude girl's Fated Mate."

Alpha Soren said, "OK, Mum, now listen to what I say. I went to a nightclub in the City, and my nostrils were full of Jasmine. I followed the scent and saw this young lady sitting at the bar. Right away, my wolf said Mine! I knew she was my Fated Mate. Shortly after, I saw a human trying to hit on her. I had no control over my wolf, who is normally calm, collected and always in control. He launched on that man and almost killed him. By the time I was finished searching for her, I realized she had disappeared. Tonight, I smelled that flavor again and knew she was present. Before I could go to her, you intercepted me. Then I saw her leaving; I knew I had blown my chances of ever seeing her again. When I saw her reenter the building again, my wolf was so excited to see Avery, her wolf, that he could not resist licking her face. I do not think she will accept me as her Mate. Tonight, her action told me that she would reject me."

His, Dad said, "It is time to resolve this situation. Bonnie has a Fated Mate, and so do you. We can call off the challenge now, but how will your pack member see it? They may think you will make a weak Alpha if you do not win the competition. I am unsure if we can accept that young lady as our Luna. She is too aggressive and rude. I wonder who brought this female wolf to our pack? Alpha Soren said, "I do not think I can comply with Mum because I cannot live without her. I will continue the challenge but accept my Fated Mate if she will accept me. Alpha Soren knows his parents will help him, so he is not concerned about his mom's distaste for his Mate.

Brian told Bonnie he would speak with her parents the following day. Bonnie returned home and set up the appointed time. She messaged Brian the time was after dinner, which was at 6 p.m. The pups were excited to have the entire family together: Nanna, Grandpop, Mom and Dad. They sat down to the family dinner. Brian arrived on time, and the pups took each hand and led him to the dining table. The conversation was light and friendly. After dinner, Bonnie took the twins to clean up and get ready for bed. Tonight, they were sleeping at her parents' house.

Brian, Douglas and Azalea went to the study. Azalea opened the conversation by saying, "Alpha Brian, I need to explain why we believe Bonnie is better off staying in Edinburgh than in the USA. For one, we are her parents, and she has our unconditional love and support. She needs her family to help in rearing the children. Let me go back in history so you will appreciate why we need our child here with us. We tried for many years to have a child and could not do so. All our friends were eager to help us in whatever way they could. Moreover, my friend Sasha took me to a relative with a baby-making potion, and I became pregnant after using the tincture. My husband and I promised that if we had a son, he would become the Alpha, and their son would be his Beta, and if I had a daughter, their son would become the Alpha, and our daughter would become his Luna. Their son is now our Alpha, so we have to keep the end of our promise to have our daughter be his Luna. Brian listened without saying a word, absorbing all the information.

Next, Douglas said, "Alpha, I had high hopes for you and Bonnie, but she was unsupported by you and your pack for over four years, and I feel disappointed. However this challenge works out, I will accept whatever result comes through it." Alpha Brian replied, "Before we proceed further, I have a few issues that must be cleared up. For one, I was drugged when Bonnie and I had sex. She disappeared to the Cayman Islands before I knew I slept with her. I apologize from the bottom of my heart and regret that I caused her pain, but I am still the twin's father and would now like to ask you to marry Bonnie as she is still my Mate, and I love her deeply." Douglas tells him to wait until the challenge has been completed before he is permitted to marry Bonnie.

The night before the challenge arrived, Beta Louis and Gamma Ian came to Edinburgh. They were both staying with Aunt ELoise. Beta and Gamma came that night to visit Callum and Brian and discuss their plans for the event. They convened the meeting in Patrick's studio; someone knocked on the door in the middle of the meeting. Callum pushed open the door, and Brian's eyes lit up as he saw his younger brother Nathan. They quickly gave Nathan a summary of the discussion and the plans. After the meeting, Louis and Ian returned to Aunt Eloise's place to rest before the big event. Brian Callum and Nathan talked for hours. This was a heart-to-heart talk about the twins and Bonnie. Brian wanted all the details of how the twins spent their birthdays. Every milestone they went through and any point Bonnie might have missed out. Then he said, "Nathan, I am thankful you were there for them, but I am still hurt that my brother knew something this important and refused to tell me anything about it. Nathan told Brian that he made a promise to Bonnie and he would not break that promise. He gave her as much support as needed and will continue to do so as long as needed. Brian said," Brother, thank you, but it is no longer necessary. I will take care of my family. Both men wanted to know if Brian received Douglas' permission to marry Bonnie. He told them that it depended on the outcome of the competition. The challenge was scheduled for the next day at seven p.m. They said well, let's call it a night, and we will get up at five a.m. to practice and spur before the competition. Brian knows he needs to get some well-deserved practice on his wolf form skills. He messaged his Beta and Gamma, telling them he would see them at five a.m. in the woods behind Callum's house. Callum had to be awake then, too. Without his presence, the wolves in this territory would not recognize the strange men and they had to be careful with the other werewolves.

At five a.m., they all went to the woods to practice. Alpha's roar could be heard miles away as he flipped into his Lycan wolf form. The battle raged, and by the time they knew it, the sun was up, and they were all full of wounds that instantly healed, leaving light scars. They went back to their respective places of rest. They had baths, dressed and met in the City, where they all had breakfast. Watching this hulk of men with two identical pups and a petite woman walking around various shops was a sight. The twins were excited to be with their dad and Godfathers. They left the City at about one p.m. and returned to the pack lands. Alpha Brian said he would have a nap before the competition, and Bonnie told him she would take the twins to their grandparents, who wanted to spend quality time with them.

That evening at seven, everyone assembled at the pack training grounds. Douglas was the master of ceremonies and called both Alphas to bow to each other. He told the Betas and Gammas of both packs they could not enter the ground unless they thought their Alpha was in grave danger. The warriors are exempted from this challenge. Both Alphas took up their stand, gauging each other's strength. Both are tall and handsome. They seemed equally buffed and muscular. Alpha Soren moved forward in attack. Alpha Brian counter-attacked his every move until Soren swung his body around to sidestep Alpha Brian, who plunged towards Soren. He connected a punch to Soren's abdomen, and he heard a swoosh as he hit his solar plexus. Soren stumbled and almost fell. The enraged Soren jumped to his feet in a crane formation, and as he leaped, he connected a jab to Brian's shoulder. A crack could be heard as his shoulder blade was wrenched out of place. Douglas hit the gong, and it was announced that Alpha Soren won this part of the match. Everyone cheered for Alpha Soren.

The second challenge was in wolf form. The two Alphas quickly switched into their wolf form. Everyone was in awe as the Alpha Brian's Lycan wolf was displayed. Everyone was sure Alpha Soren would lose this challenge to Alpha Brian. They approached each other as Damian Alpha Brian's wolf bit Alpha Soren's neck and was about to shake him to death. Suddenly, a beautiful golden wolf with a star on her forehead jumped in and grabbed Alpha Soren's white wolf form from Damian. This odor was familiar to Alpha Brian, and as he turned around, his mouth hung open in surprise. He heard the words."Mine, Mate, Mate! Surprised by this turn of events. Damian quickly changed back to human form. His Beta came over with his clothes, and he quickly dressed. The female wolf, who was no other than Elise, stood over her Mate until his Beta and Gamma came forward with clothes for both of them. The Edinburgh pack cheered their Alpha had his fated Luna, as he did not have to marry Bonnie. The competition for one woman was over. They all bowed and shook hands. Alpha Soren said, "No hard feelings, Alpha Brian; if it were not for you, I would not have met my fated mate, so thank you." his wolf, Donte, was ecstatic as he held on to Elise and kissed her all over her face in adoration, respect, love and gratitude. Elise felt at peace with her Fated Mate.