The Kings Series #1 His Beauty Queen novel Chapter 23

"Please don't make me trip when I walk down the aisle. Pretty please. Please hear my fervent prayer, Goddess Selene."

Staying true to Lycan tradition, she had accepted the Goddess as the Lycan Kingdom's All-Powerful Being.

Anna stared blatantly at the full-length mirror wondering who was the elegant woman staring back at her. She almost didn't recognize herself. Her amber depths had an inner glow, her skin was flushed and she couldn't keep her smiles within bounds.

Ball gowns were not really her thing. What she had chosen for her mating ceremony ensemble was a simple mermaid white satin long gown. The dress hugged her figure with a very sexy French lace neckline that accentuated her bosom and held the bodice in thin spaghetti straps. Her hair was in a simple bun, brushed up, no tendrils to hide her face and smooth skin glowed with minimal makeup. No jewelry to distract her bare neck and collarbone. A gift for Alexander's lycan.

In her deepest dreams, this was how she had always envisioned she would look like at her wedding. She had kept it to herself. Thinking, it will never come to pass.

Goddess! Look at her now. About to commit her life to the man she loved. Their souls will be bound for eternity after tonight.

She closed her eyes after muttering a thankful prayer and took a deep breath. She couldn't be happier.

"Anna?" She turned around hearing Mish's voice. Her baby sister looked so pretty and healthy in a lilac sweetheart gown.

"You look so pretty, Mish." They both sighed happily and hugged each other.

"And you look radiant, sis. I am happy for you. I just want to say thank you. For being a mother and protector to me and Rie." Ugh, she didn't want to cry. She pressed a gentle kiss to Mish fragrant rose-scented hair like she always did when she put her to bed.

"I love you, Mish. Nothing will change that even if I have a husband. That's a promise." The chuckles that escape Mish's lips made Anna smile mistily.

"I love you, Anna. I'm glad you found him. I made a surprise for you. My new song will guide you when you walk down the aisle."

"Oh, Mish. Thank you, baby." They sniffed at the same time, making them giggle.

"Hey! No crying. No ruining the makeup. Come on Anna. Mish," Rie mocked glared. Her chocolate brown eyes dancing merrily. Always the cheerleader.

Grinning, Anna examined Rie's dress approvingly. It was the same color with a different cut. The neck was scooped low, showing a hint of cleavage with a continuous satin fabric that flowed down in an A-line skirt. "You look beautiful, Rie."

"I know. I saw the warriors eye-fucking me."

"Anna Marie, language!" Sometimes, she was worst than Alexie. Never afraid to speak her mind.

"Aw, I am an adult. And I have a surprise for you. I guarantee you will love it, sis." Anna sighed. Her sisters were turning out to be magnificent ladies. She had never been so proud.

"I know I will, Rie. Thank you. You both are my blessings." They gathered in her arms, she blinked back tears, remembering all the hardships they had overcome. She wouldn't have made it without them.

"Shit! You three, no mushy gushy whatsoever!" Joyous laughter filled the room at Alexie's voice. Sofia and Diana followed behind. All of them were elegantly dressed in tiaras on their hair. God! They were royalty.

"Bridesmaids follow me. Mish, Xavier is your escort, he is waiting outside. And you Rie, I found a hunk wolf for you. Anna, mom, and dad will walk you down the aisle. So please stay here. Sofia will check on the boys."

Anna May took a deep breath once more. This is it. She had decided last night. She loved Alexander and she will spend the rest of her life with him.

*****

The place was beyond her wildest dreams. It felt like she was transported to a different realm where angels, cherubs, and fairies dwelled.

All the stars have filled the dark sky, twinkling like fairy dust. She gasped in awe at the perfect pathway waiting for her. Crystals blink like diamonds from the trees, reflecting the beautiful light strategically placed all around them. Thick bushes of different types of roses on either side, giving off a sultry scent as she passed by.

Alexandria has outdone herself. Anna owed her big time.

She had no idea how she managed to glide on the dreamy-like pathway without tripping. Mr. Northam or dad --he insisted to call him that-- must have a super grip on her elbow as he walked her to the altar.

Alexander.

Her soulmate. He looked so rigid, eyes so dark, his wolf must be at the surface. The way he studied her, willing her not to stop --as if she would--  she walked towards him and acknowledged the control he must be exerting to not meet her halfway and drag her himself to the woman that will officiate the ceremony.

Xander looked so yummy in his white pants, crisp white dress shirt that was completely unbuttoned to reveal his sculpted body.

Her attention turned to the lady --she felt soothing emotions coursing through her. The stunning woman was helping her cope up with her nervousness.

She was briefed that the superbly beautiful distinguished-looking elder was the head of the white witch coven. A head priestess and the keeper of the supernatural Golden Gate. She doesn't know what that meant but she understood it must be something significant.

Alexander finally lost his patience and met her before she reached him. He inclined his head to his mother, shook hands with his father before he gently clasped her elbow and he looked deeply into her eyes.

"My Anna, mia anima. Do you willingly surrender yourself to me?" His voice was so strained and he held his breath while he waited for her clear answer.

"Yes." She smiled radiantly. Her heart knew all along.

"Come. Let fate join us together, my queen."

Hand in hand they stood before the white witch. Everything about the Priestess looked so vibrant white. From her hair to the tips of her toes.  A powerful being. Anna gulped. Realizing.

The witch's eyes emitted white light and she began to chant in a foreign tongue.

"Tríd an gcumhacht a tugadh dúinn ó na déithe agus na bandéithe de ríochtaí na ríochtaí uile, le grá agus onóir, beannaigh mé an aontas seo."