Chapter 72 Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Chapter 72
Eliana's Point of View (One week later, Friday night before mating ceremony)

It was the night before Killian, and I would complete the mate bond. Killian and I were both at the werewolf kingdom, but Catherine told us that we could not see each other until the ceremony. Killian tried to argue with his mom, saying that wasn't how werewolves did things, but his mom wasn't hearing it. She knew that I was raised with humans and that humans didn't see each other the day before a wedding. Honestly, it was something I had been thinking about as well. I was so happy with Killian. I was happy that we were going to complete the mate bond. I was also nervous because I had never been so happy in my life. Before Killiian, I was treated very badly. I never could have imagined having a fated mate. Now I did and I wanted to make sure everything went smoothly, so if that meant I had to stay away from him for one day to make sure nothing bad happened, then I was okay with that.

Right now, Tiara, Ashley, and I are in Killian's and my room at the werewolf castle. Killian was staying with James in his room. I couldn't believe that I would soon be fully mated to Killian. It still seemed like a dream, and I was afraid I would wake up at any minute and find myself back in the basement where Charles would lock me up for days. There was still an investigation going on, and Charles and Vera would soon be going to trial. I decided that I would testify against him even though I didn't have to. I felt like I should tell my story, and it might help others who have been abused see that it wasn't right and it's okay to speak out.

I thought about Lilian and felt bad. I always saw her as my little sister. I always wanted her to be okay, but now I knew she never cared about me. I wished things could be different, but they couldn't. I knew I couldn't trust her. So I would have to stay away from her. I saw her a few times at school, but we would just ignore each other. We acted like we didn't know each other.

"I can't believe you are going to complete the bond with Killian tomorrow. Are you nervous? Of course you are? I can't believe you have to sleep with him in front of so many people," Tiara said

"Yeah, I am shocked you are going through with it. I thought you would chicken out and cancel the celebration," Ashley said, and Tiara looked at her. Tiara really didn't like or trust Ashley. She kept warning me that she thought Ashley was up to no good. I told her that she was just overthinking it. Yes, I could tell Ashley was not that happy about me being with Killian, but I thought it was just because they had a past together. She kept saying that she was worried about me. She kept bringing up Killian's past and how he used to fuck so many girls. I told her that he was different now but she seemed to worry that he was playing me.

Ashley also still hadn't accepted James fully. He was getting weaker and weaker by the day. I had spoken to her about him a few times, and she told me she needed time to think. I asked about the man I saw her with before, and she told me that she wasn't seeing him anymore. I sighed in relief when she told me that.

"I am nervous about sleeping with him in front of others, but I would never call it off. Killian even told me that we didn''t have to follow the tradition if it made me uncomfortable. I told him that I was okay with following their traditions. He has asked me a few times, telling me he doesn't want me to feel uncomfortable," I said

"He is so sweet. I swear, everyone in school is always talking about how good he is to you. I have heard so many females complaining about how good he is to you and how lucky you are. They are so jealous," Tiara said

I looked over at Ashley to see that she was just staring into space for a moment before she spoke. "Yeah, he is so good to you. Anyway, I think we should have some fun tonight," Ashley said

"Fun," I replied

"Yeah. Rita is throwing a party tonight at a club called the Blue Lagoon. It is here in the Werewolf Kingdom. I think we should go," Ashley said
Rita was one of the werewolves who went to school with us at Enchanted Academy. I didn't know her well, but she was one of Ashley's friends and on the cheerleading team. Rita wasn't the type of girl I would hang around with. She was one of the mean girls who loved to bully others.

"I don't think that is a good idea," I said

"Yeah, I mean, we weren't even invited to the party, and we are not friends with her," Tiara said

"I am friends with her, and she did invite us. She told me that she wanted you to come to the party. I think it is a good idea because you are their future queen. You should get to know all of the werewolves," Ashley said. I thought about what she said and realized she was right. I was Killian's mate, and that meant I was the future queen of the werewolves, and I barely spoke to any of them. It would be good for me to get to know them.

"Okay, I guess you are right," I said

"Great! This is going to be so much fun," Ashley said, and I looked at Tiara

For some reason, I was afraid this wasn't going to be as fun as she said it would.