The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 66

I smoothed the invisible wrinkles on the lilac and white A-line wedding dress.

“Will stop that, you’re going to crease it if you keep doing that.” My mom scowled in a very unlike her tone.

“I’m nervous.” I shot back and she sighed.

“About what honey? You are marrying a man you have been in love with practically your whole life and are fated by Mother Selene to be with. You guys have been through thick and thin in the past year and come out so strong together, it can only get better from here.” She soothed, trying to calm me down from my panic.

“I just- I don’t know…” I sighed, is this what cold feet feels like?

“Is it the rejection on your mind?” my eyes fell, not wanting to admit that I hardly slept last night as the scene kept replaying in my mind.

“Oh Allison.” She pulled me into a hug.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me, mom.” I mumbled into her shoulder, feeling annoyed with myself.

“There’s nothing wrong with you darling, you’re going to go out there today as a beautiful bride and knock him off his feet. You don’t have anything to worry about, Devin loves you.” She pulled away from me and looked me in the eye.

“Today your past and your present collide to create your future and it’s your duty to accept all the blessings coming your way. If you cannot trust yourself or Devin, trust that Mother Selene put you two together.” She kissed my cheek and walked out of the room to give me a moment.

I took a seat on the sofa, closed my eyes and took a deep breath. “I’m overthinking this, it’s going to be fine.” I pep talked myself.

I looked up at the window and saw a little creature sitting on the windowsill, looking as bright and beautiful as ever. With a smile I walked over to the window and offered my hand, which she quickly hopped onto with a loud, excited chirp.

“You know just when I need you. Am I crazy, Red? I mean, today is our wedding day and here I am worried that I’m going to walk down the aisle and he’s not going to be there, or worse, he’s going to reject me again.” Red chirped and took off flying around my head which made me laugh.

“I knew I was crazy. It’s going to be fine.” She chirped in affirmation at my words and settled back on my palm.

“Darling, are you ready?” Dad and Papa Jamie stepped into the room just as I caught sight of myself in the mirror. The bright white sequined lace glittered in the afternoon sun before it flowed into a silky A-line skirt. Red’s rich colour contrasted perfectly against my dress and my outfit was complete.

“I’m ready.” I turned around with a smile on my face.

The two men approached me with equally emotional smiles on their faces, “Our little girl is growing up.” Dad said to Papa Jamie and wiped away a fake tear, though I knew the real waterworks were not far away.

“I was grown up when I met you both.” I rolled my eyes playfully. Placing Red on my shoulder.

“Regardless, it has been an absolute pleasure watching you grow into the strong, beautiful young woman that you are. You have made a spectacular Alpha and I have no doubt you will be an even better wife.” Papa Jamie took my hand in his and squeezed it.

“No matter how old you get, you’ll always be my baby girl and I’m so proud of you. If you ever need us, we’ll be waiting with open arms.” He squeezed my other hand.

“Thank you Daddy, thank you Papa Jamie. I love you both.” I threw my arms around them both and hugged them tight.

“Great, now let’s put that poor man out of his misery and deliver him his bride.” Papa Jamie smiled and offered me his elbow at the same time dad did.

Red took off out the room before us and hovered around just as we approached the exit.

“Are you ready for this?” Jake asked, as he placed a kiss on my cheek, followed by Hunter and Dristan.

“We are proud of you sis.” They all hummed in agreement just as Tatiana Grace entered,

I opted against having a wedding party, opting to have only my Princess Ana walking ahead of me as a flower girl.

“Everyone take your seats please.” Tatiana ordered and together with their partners they all walked out.

“Are you ready Princess?” I asked the little girl who waited patiently for the door to open with a beaming smile.

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“I’m ready Queenie, you look very pretty.” her toothy smile melted my heart.

“Come give me a hug before you go out there.” I bent down and gathered her in my arms.

Tatiana waited patiently till we were ready to walk out,