Chapter 85

Chapter 85
Hopping out of the shower to dry off, I could already hear the ‘tap tapping’ sound Kelly was making. She was standing at the vanity, waiting impatiently for me to get out so she could do my hair and makeup.

“Do we really have to?” I asked as I dragged myself to the closet. Kelly had picked out a bra and panty set and pulled a couple dresses to choose from.

As I was putting on the bra and panties, Kelly said, “I know we will have a bigger one later, but I still feel like we need to dress up a bit for this! I have the boys putting on nicer clothes, too!”

She was waving a makeup brush in a circle to signal me to move faster. I was dressed as far as I was going to, so I plopped down on the chair and winced as she grabbed the towel from my hair and pulled it off. “Careful! I am delicate!” I said, giving her a glare.

“Shit, delicate? Try the furthest thing from it!” Kelly said as she made a face at me like that was the furthest thing from the truth.

“So, really, how are you feeling?” I asked, trying to make sure she is feeling okay.

“Can’t you just read me and know?” Kelly said, slightly annoyed.

These pregnancy mood swings would be the death of us. “I could, but I do try not to invade people’s privacy all the time,” I said matter-of-factly.

“I am nervous. It is like I am really leaving home now, and I am responsible for myself and now this baby, too! I don’t not want to live with someone I know, someone I grew up with. I mean, Wyatt has always been down the hall for me. Once this is over, you guys will leave, and it will just be me and Reed here with the baby, and I don’t know how to be a mom!” Setting powder went flying as she finished up her rant. Sitting down on another chair, she began to sob.

“Hey, stop crying!” I said so uneasily. I hated when people cried, and I had no idea how to help her right now. “Wyatt and I have been talking. We have talked about the fact that we can live anywhere we want after this. He and I will be king and queen, and that means he can’t stay alpha of your pack. We will need people around us that will help in the ruling. Maybe you guys can live with us? I think I heard the boys talking about how land was purchased between our packs, and maybe we can build a headquarters there?!” I spilled out what I was thinking.

Kelly’s head shot up and looked at me. I felt her relief flood through me, but I let her tell me how she felt. “Seriously? That would be amazing.” Kelly dried her tears and stood back up, spinning me around to fix my makeup that she messed up in the first place. “Do you think Reed will go for it?”

“I think so. You are Wyatt’s sister, and with us becoming king and queen, we would assume you would have an active role in how things are running. Plus, Reed has pretty much managed this whole attack tomorrow—sent spies in and whatnot!”

“Speaking of spies, do you really think Zach and Brooke are to blame?”

“I honestly hope not. I don’t know who else it could be.”

“I know Brooke is insanely jealous of you. She still thinks you are going to take Zach away from her, even though you are with Wyatt. I have tried to talk to her, but she is just not looking at the facts. She started saying weird things, too.”

“Like what?”

“How you went after the other future alpha, and then you show up with magical jewelry, and now you took our alpha. That you guys are fated, and you’re tricking Wyatt into thinking he is your mate. That you’re just here for our money.”

“Money? What money? I have my own money. I don’t need Wyatt’s money.”

“It’s not Wyatt’s money, well, at least not yet. It is family money. Our family owns a couple corporations that bring in multimillion dollar figures. Once Wyatt takes over, it is his to control and hand it out as he sees fit. Dad has always given us money each month to live on and whatnot, our own credit card to use, but Brooke has it in her head that you are stealing this money. VERY few people know about this money. I am only telling you because you are Wyatt’s mate, and he would tell you soon enough. He knows you aren’t in it for the money.”

I looked down at my ring. I never really thought about how much this cost. I mean, I knew he had money, and he was doing that building, but I didn’t really think much more into it.

“That ring is not cheap, and I think it sent Brooke over the edge to see that. I think in her mind, you will blow our money, and she will be broke. Zach doesn’t come from money, so she is thinking he can’t provide for her,” Kelly said as she eyed the ring as well.

“I had no idea…” I said quietly. “I would never do that to you guys. I have my own money from my parents. Not millions but close to one million.”

“I know, Wyatt told me when we were talking when you first came to us. He did a background check and everything. Found your accounts and knew you could and would take care of yourself.”

My mouth dropped open to that comment. “A background check? Seriously?”

“I mean, what did you expect? You showed up randomly after killing three murderers and said you were on ‘vacation’?”

“Fair enough,” I said, rolling my eyes. Kelly had moved on to my hair at this point, and I already felt like I had been here for hours. She had done her hair and makeup when I was showering, so after she finished me, we would be ready. “Who else do you think could be behind it?”

“I would bet money it was Samantha. I don’t know how she would pull it off, but she was obsessed with Wyatt. She always thought they were mates and she would get to be luna. I don’t know how she would know any of our communications though,” Kelly said.

“Maybe she bugged you guys?” I suggested.

“We looked already. Reed has been over everything with a fine-tooth comb. Okay, all done! Now get in your dress!” Kelly shrieked.

I put a smile on my face and walked over to the dresses. I picked out a simple cherry red dress. It was a one shoulder that hugged my curves tightly to my shins. This dress showed off all my curves nicely. I didn’t realize how my body was coming back into itself from losing all the weight, but I looked good! Kelly expertly did my hair in a fancy side braid. Similar to what I usually do already but really made it elegant. She kept my makeup simple but a little more design with a winged eyed.

“I knew you would pick that one!” Kelly said as I looked at her dress. She was rocking a loose-fitted silk flowy dress. It was a drawstring top and it flowed down to her knees. “Anything tight on my belly is really uncomfortable right now, and I am getting a bump, so my normal clothes don’t fit very good,” Kelly said as she looked at herself in the mirror and brought her hands to her belly, making me get a good look at her bump. It was quite the cute little thing but definitely there! She kept eyeing me in jealousy, looking at my small waist.

“You look amazing, mommy!” I said, and I gave her a hug.

Before she could answer, the boys walked into the bedroom. “You ladies ready?” Wyatt called out

“Go head, I’ll be right there. I am grabbing my shoes,” I said to Kelly, and she nodded and made her way out to the bedroom. I looked at myself in the mirror and took a second to breathe. I did look good, and truthfully, I was pretty nervous as well. I really hoped I could play the part and be a good luna. I felt a presence behind me, and Wyatt came into view of the mirror. He slipped his hands on my hips and pulled me against him as he checked me out in the mirror.

“You look very yummy,” he whispered in my ear, which sent goosebumps down my body. He trailed his hands up my body and let his fingernails graze my mark, causing me to inhale sharply. He took his hand and lightly wrapped it around my neck and the other on my waist, turning me to face him in a move that was done so very smoothly. It took my breath away, and Wyatt took that chance to invade my mouth, instantly showing me just how I made him feel. He pressed his hardened dick against my stomach and walked me against the wall where he pushed harder against me. Finally, we came up for air, and he rested his forehead against mine. “We should go before I rip that dress off you and take you here and now!” Wyatt said, his voice full of lust.

“You got to put it away first.” I snickered as he pulled away from me and adjusted himself. I pulled my dress down and got my shoes on as he relaxed himself. “How are the blue balls?”

“Shut it, we will make this quick, and I will show you blue balls!” he said as he continued to eye me like a three-year-old does a piece of candy.

“How do I look?” I said as I teased him with a twirl and a little shake of my ass.

“Damn it, Nina!” Wyatt said as he walked out of the closet. I followed behind him, laughing my ass off to a very confused Reed and Kelly, who obviously just got done making out as well. We sported matching burns on our chins from their five-o’clock shadows.

“You look very beautiful, Nina. Are you guys ready to go?” Reed said politely to me and looked at Wyatt. Wyatt nodded back and opened the door for them to exit and for me to follow. I stood in the hallway and took Wyatt’s arm that he offered, and we made our way to the large conference room.

Walking in, I stopped suddenly and gasped. They decorated for us? It was beautiful! There were white flowers everywhere on thick green vines with yellow-tinted lights strung around. Music was playing softly and there was a small gathering of people from both packs. Both families were present with the betas and top people with their respective families. A few friends joined the celebration.

Wyatt was looking down at me, smiling. “You like it?” he asked, lifting an eyebrow at me.

“You did this?” I asked breathlessly.

“Our moms did. It was important to my mom that she did this for you. I think she is making up for your mom’s passing, and she knows she would hate not being here for Kelly, so she is making it up for your mom. Trying to make it special for both of you.”

That brought tears to my eyes. I tried not to think about what my mom wouldn’t be part of, but I was happy I had found a second mom that wanted to do it for me. I looked up at Wyatt, and he was smiling at me like I was the most beautiful girl in the room. “I love you,” I said simply.

“And I love you,” Wyatt said back as he wiped away a stray tear.

“Are you okay, dear? Do you not like it?” Autumn said as she approached us.

“Oh, I love it. I am just so overwhelmed and grateful for all your hard work! I can’t thank you enough. It is so beautiful. Just the style I like,” I said as I hugged her tightly. Autumn was a little surprised but hugged me back like I was her own daughter.

“I want to be your surrogate mother. You are marrying my baby boy and I know I will never take the place of your mother, but I would like to be able to make these things special for you.”

“I would love that,” I said, trying not to cry more. What has gotten into me! I was not a crier like this?

“Are you guys ready to begin?” Alpha Paul asked.

“Yes, sir,” I said as Wyatt led the way to the ceremony spot. Kelly had tears in her eyes, too, I noticed. I grabbed her hand for support, and she squeezed it back.

“Kelly, you may begin.”