? Ruby
“Wake up, sleep head; today is your big day, and you are still in bed.”
In a trice, I was woken up by Gina and Belinda pulling the covers over my body and laughing. I yawned. “What time is it?”
“8 PM, come on, lift your ass up from the bed. We have a lot to do. I booked a day spa for us to relax, drink champagne, have hot stone massages, and wax.” Gina winked at me, and my cheeks were crimson red.
“And get a facial treatment and our nails done.”
I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to get ready for the day. When I came out, I noticed a wicked smile on Gina and Belinda’s faces.
“Whatt !?”
“We have a surprise for you.”
“ta da.”
It’s Victoria’s Secret bridal lingerie, a white set, and a fishnet floral triangle crotchless teddy. It left nothing else to imagination, I gulped. I had never worn something explicit like that before.
“I don’t think I can wear something like that; it’s too much.”
“No, it’s perfect; first, let’s have breakfast,” she said, and she pointed at the huge tray of food that contained pancakes, eggs, waffles, bacon, strawberries, toast, jams,…
We had our breakfast, got dressed, and left for the hotel.
Later in the evening.
I am standing in front of my mirror, feeling amazed at my appearance. I’m wearing a simple, sexy, sophisticated bridal gown, tailored with slim straps, a v-neckline, darting, and a waist seam.
A plunging back makes for a sexy sendoff. The dress comes complete with a delicate, sheer lace top with eyelash cap sleeves and a button-closure keyhole.
My hair is styled in a high bun with a minimal amount of makeup.
“Here, turn around,” Gina said, helping me wear a diamond necklace.
“This is a gift from me.”
“And this from me.” Belinda put a diamond ring on my finger.
My voice cracked, and my throat tightened in unshed tears of joy and gratitude.
“Omg, thank you. I don’t know how to return your kindness.”
“No need to thank me; you are my family, my baby sister,” Gina said, sniffing.
“And you are my family too, from the day you came here,” Belinda said, and her eyes were shining with unshed tears.
I pulled them for a family hug.
“Girls, let’s not ruin our makeup, and Lucas must have been waiting for you impatiently.”
Then it hits me, panic sets in, and I feel nervous about the whole thing.
“What if he regrets mating with me? Look at him; he’s out of my league; he’s like a model, and I’m an ordinary girl, my body filled with scars.”
“Look, Ruby, calm down. You’re a gorgeous girl, and he’s lucky to have you, and I’ve seen in his eyes how much he loves you, so don’t think too much and be yourself.”
We heard a knock on the door, and Gina’s grandpa and the kids went in.
The boys looked adorable in the tux, and Angie looked adorable in her princess pink dress.
“Are you ready, girls? Lucas will faint soon from anxiety.” Jared jokes.
He volunteered to be the father figure and handed me to Lucas.
He took my hand in his arms and kissed my temple. “You look so beautiful, baby. Let’s go.”and we went out of the room.
We walked downstairs, and we lined up before the door that led to the palace ballroom.
Jerry and I were standing on opposite sides of the door. Hidden behind the wall, the kids walked first; they are the flower trio, so cute, followed by Gina and Belinda.
It was my turn now to walk down the aisle. The music blared open, and I took a step towards the door, taking Jerry’s hand and moving forward. The crowd smiled openly, seeing me coming, but my eyes were only on the man who was waiting for me at the end of the aisle.
My fated mate
? Lucas
The doors opened, and Ruby stepped out, holding King Jared’s arms and walking down the aisle, tears welled up in my eyes. She looks so beautiful in her wedding dress. Elijah the Gamma And my best friend Pat was on my back and whispered in my ear, “You’re so lucky, man; she’s gorgeous.”
I felt so proud of her when she stood before me, and King Jared lifted her veil, kissing her cheek. He handed me her hands and said,”Take care of her son.” I nodded my head.
I held her hand and faced the minister.
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in order to witness the union of these two.”
“Do you beta?” Lucas Collin Woods takes Ruby as your mate and beta – female, and you promise to be true to her in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. You will love her and honour her all the days of your life until death parts you and you tie yourself to her.”
“Yes, I do.”
“Do you, Ruby Marie Stone, take Lucas as your mate and beta? You promise to be true to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. You will love him and honour him all the days of your life until death parts, and you tie yourself to him.”Yes, I do.”
The minister held a knife for us to cut our fingers, and we mixed our blood together.
“Now, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, the betas of the Lycan kingdom; you may kiss your mate.”
I took her in my arms and kissed her passionately, and she wrapped her arms around my neck, kissing me back, and the whole ballroom echoed with the crowd clapping and cheering.
Now, the best part of the mating ceremony will get started: the hunt. It’s a full moon now.
We head out to the forest, and the girls take Ruby behind the trees to take off her dress. She’s shifted to her wolf form and runs naked.
I took off my tuxedo and shifted to my Lycan, returning to find her already in her wolf form.
“Ruby, get ready!” Gina yelled.
The women lined up together at the entrance of the forest, and we, the men, lined up as well. The women rub their hands against Ruby’s fur, trying to mask her scent.
Ruby stands first in the line when the other women are around her. When the time is up, Gina yells, “Go.” Ruby breaks into a run and quickly disappears into the woods. The women change into their Lycan forms and howl for her, supporting her.
I ran behind her, following her, and it was everywhere. I began following the trail and found a shirt that smelled like her, but she was not there. I took another path and continued to run following her, and I think I was getting closer, but I hit another dead end to find another shirt printed with her, but there was no sign of her. That little sneaky mate of mine is trying to drive me angry and crazy, desperate to find her.
Okay, that’s her call; she will get punished for her actions, but now let’s focus on finding her. I kept running in a different direction, her scent everywhere but no sign of her; that started to piss me off, making my Lycan furious. Where the fuck is she?
Suddenly, a strong smell got through my nostrils. I got it. She takes this path. I continue to follow, and Ruby’s message is getting stronger and stronger.
Not only is her voice getting stronger, but I can feel her presence too. I thought it would be an easy task to find her, but she made it hard for me, and it hurt my ego.
I hear a movement behind the trees, and I know I have found her.
I went behind the trees to find her standing with her sexy white lingerie on, smirking at me. I change back to my human form and bounce on her all of a sudden, surprising her. We are on the floor, and she’s on her back.
“So you’re playing games now, masking your scent and tricking me, huh, to drive me nuts?”
“It’s the girl’s idea to add excitement to the hunt,” she winked at me.
“Are you ready for your punishment darling?”
She nodded, and I pulled her to me, kissing her with so much passion and hunger.