Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Auren POV

Lucien led me down the bustling street of the pack's market square with his grip firm around my wrist as we left behind the Joyce's ruined boutique.

As we walked away, I overheard Tarian giving orders quietly to the warriors. Seal the shop as soon as we leave. No one is to step foot inside again." he commanded. "Once everyone's out, burn it!"

My heart pounded as we walked from the sheer fee of Lucien's wrath that I witnessed only a few moments ago. I had never imagined that someone would take such a fierce stand for me. What was It Just a wall flower, a breeder, a wonsin who was rejected because of my omega status. And only an Alpha, the strongest Alpha, had the grit to stand for me. It was rightly said the strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.

Emotions choked my throat and I just stared at Lucien as he pulled me away from that toxic place, silently thanking the moon goddess and telling her that I'd die happily in his arms. I wished that Alpha Lucien was my mate, but only if wishes were horses.

He took me through the maze of streets and into a small alley. We stepped into a much smaller boutique which was nestled between two towering buildings. Unlike the grand, pompous atmosphere of Joyce's boutique, this one felt warm and inviting Soft golden lighting bathed the delicate fabrics that lined the walls. A fain scent of rose and sage lingered in the air.

A woman in her lace fifties looked up from behind the counter, her warm brown eyes widening in surprise. She hurned forward with a respectful nod. Her excitement and shock were brimming to the extent that I almost giggled.

"Alpha Lucien, it's an honor," she said, bowing. "And you must be the Luna-to-be"

I blinked, caught off guard by the genuine kindness in her tone. No sneers, no backhanded remarks just respect. And she called me Luna-to-be. My heart flipped

Lucien nodded curdy. "Auren, this is Marion. She has been the best dressmaker in the pack for years. But keeps a very low profile"

appreciation, Alpha Lucken. I'm just a

his chin toward me. "I want you to create the most beautiful wedding dress for my

in pure enthusiasm. "Absolutely" she chirped, motioning toward the rows of wedding gowns displayed along the boutique. "It would be my

me. She made me feel truly happy, her eyes shining with

with her." Lucien

hesitantly went with her, my excitement that had suffed in Joyce's store, returned. I walked to the aisle where the dresses were hung,

with us, grinned and nudged me. "Now this is more like it I couldn't help giggling, and shoved

the armrests in an air of complete authority. His penetrating gaze never left me as Marion guided me toward the fitting room, holding a selection

was elegant but plain. I stepped out, feeling uncertain

This one was slightly more intricate, with delicate lace sleeves and pearl embroidery along the bodice. It was lovely but still I wasn't confident. I came out of the fating room and walked in front of

on, but instead, I looked at them

it, I felt different. I was breathtaking-an elegant white gown with an off-shoulder design. The bodice hugged my curves before flowing into a cascading skirt of the softest silk. There were tiny silver

show it to him,

so beautiful!" She smoothed the

on the armrest as his gaze roamed from my bare collarbones to the

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went day under the weight of his