Stronger by Ang Chris

Chapter 22

“So anyways. I had to explain to this poor cop that my new cousin was drunk and not having a seizure. Oh goodness, Maria was plastered that night if I knew she was a lightweight I wouldn’t have started with tequila shots. That my dear is why you have your friends with you,”

I had tears in my eyes from laughing so much at this ridiculous story. I was now fully aware that Amaria was a troublemaker, she had so many stories before her binding that I find it hard to believe that her pack survived her youth.

I finished my food and sat back sipping my wine, a contentment washing over me as I chit–chatted with the people at our table.

Two young wolves approached the table their parents behind them and I sat up as their faces looked nervous.

Grayson too turned his head. “Is something the matter?”

The voices in the pavilion cut out in a second.

“Alpha, Luna,” the young man bowed his head. “I would like to take Vivienne as my mate,”

“You’ve been together for two years. I was wondering when this would happen,” Grayson’s l*ps quirked up into a smile.

“We ask for your permission to come together,” the young woman looked at the floor.

“Annette?” Grayson turned his head slightly. “Any objections?”

“Will you love her every day even when she upsets you?” I looked over at the boy. He was older than me but young. These two must have grown up together in their class.

“Yes, my Luna,” his head d popped up to look over at me surprised at my question.

“Will you ever turn your back on her? Leave her alone? Let her go through trials by herself?” I continued. 1

“Never,” his spine straightened.

“Will you keep her happiness in your heart as your drive, always being open with her?”

“Of course,” he grabbed her hand so strongly and the smile on her face was deafening.

“And you, will you support him through his fears? Will you keep him even when he seems far away?” I turned my attention to the girl.

“Yes Luma,” she raised her chin.

“Will you let him bare himself to you like nob*dy else? Keep his confidence? Bolster his faith in himself? Be unconditional to him?”

“Every day” she looked over at him their love a strong chain encircling them.

be overjoyed to

to forever with someone you should never doubt

will be bound,” Grayson stood up. “After Luna Annette and I are bound these two will be

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certain Grayson if only they

parents clapped the loudest

and headed to the sinks to wash it. Everyone washed their plates for the next day.

table and everyone wished me

out of the crowd giving my congratulations to the couple who returned with their tanks for approval.

square and took off my shoes. They were new and had been

house and

Cea’s voice rang through my

dropped my shoes by the door and made my way to my

What did he do now!” she slammed

for permission to bind. Their love was clear as day,” I crawled

bed.

Are you sure

a place here. I help anywhere and everywhere and I spend my days with people who have welcomed me. Then I g home and…there’s nothing,” I held

he there at all?”

I go to mine. I’m

you need,” She had been offering all

don’t think that would help anyone but me, and I think you’re

does he think

did he do?” I heard on her end and cringed knowing Theo was in the

shuffling over the phone

be gigantic but

I giggled at his depiction of my mate.

heart,” his voice started

my soulmate from the goddess, something has to give

his words trailed off. “I can’t tell you about soulmates, but if I ever

it’s more difficult and

of the most beautiful people inside and out Anna, you’ll shine through to him,”

if he doesn’t see you’re rare for more than your genes,” Theo

chance, I can’t explain the firmness in me to be beside him and hold on. I don’t think I can give

him yourself and your heart. He’s your soulmate

1. me.

some of your French silk pie,” Theo butted in again.

Theo I think I’ll stay,” I smiled to