Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 37

Willa’s PO

After dinner, in our rooms, Orion had Eudora come in and help me get ready for the big celebration. It wasn’t one of those stuffy parties where you must wear an elegant gown and have your hair to be done just, ‘so.’ This was going to be an out-of-control party where the PDA would be undeniable and the booze would be flowing. Hips grinding against pelvis’ and a lot of drunken one night stands

Honestly, I was excited because I never associated myself with any sort of parties. Violet and the rest of her pack would have their mate gatherings to they could find their mates, but I never went. Just not my scene because I didn’t have a date to go with but now, I did. He was the host and that means I get all the perks.

lved, that put a whole new spin on things. My body slumped in the chair hearing that her mate was held captive, Orion hasn’t disclosed who her mate really is, just that he is behind bars and has kept them separate until he knows what to do with them. I believe a just and fair trial against her peers would be most appropriate instead of him making all the decisions. This was her mate she was trying to protect but she could have come to Orion about it.

rothers, two or three at a time had come to visit me in Orion our living quarters. Poor Orion didn’t get any time alone with me today and he was certainly restraining himself several times when we would start to get intimate

eir father was going to make the same mistake as he did with their mother, take me on as a chosen mate or force them to marry me.

ved. I worried about how they would take it, Luke was ecstatic that I was a sibling, he said he felt a connection with me and he was glad this was what that calling was. The rest of the brothers were equally animated, and I was engulfed in the biggest dog pile on the floor.

the hickey on my neck, they got a little pissy.

s had a bit of a temper it seemed.

so I didn’t see the big deal.

or a large hug. “You mean we just get a sister and now we have to give her up?” Several of

having both land and water abilities.”

wanted to know why I waited to be marked so I had to explain. I thought I was only human and the war itself put a damper on things. I’m not sure they believed it because they were being annoying visiting their dear sister every 15 minutes. Jarl mentioned he didn’t want me to be just a side-ma

she curled it in little ringlets and gave it a quick brush giving it full body. Tiny pearls were scattered around the crown of my head and a deep eye shadow was given to my eyes. In honor of my family, she stuck with blue and green with heavy eyeliner and dark lashes. I looked like a entirely different person, but I loved i

y. There are many fae women who wear less but being a king himself he was more possessive of his darling. I giggled internally as I started to put on the dress.

wrapped around me with small wrinkles in the material. To top everything off, my father had sent several pieces of jewelry from Atlantis. A pearl tiara along with a deep blue sapphire covered in diamonds to adorn my neck.

a mate and two kingdoms. My tears welled in my eyes until I felt a warm presence behind me. “Orion,” I whispered as I turned around to greet him. The overwhelming tingles his touch gives me will never become old.

tood with his arms crossed over his bare chest, eyeing us both.

ve your hands from my daughter.” My face turned tomato red as Orion’s hands dropped from my butt.

night during the celebration.”  Father nodded at him as he approached and took my hand.

red with anger and his ears started to grow as well as his claws. I gave him a pleading look and immediately his eyes softened to me.

ou wish, King Girard.” Orion came and pulled my other hand and kissed it all while looking into my eyes. “I will see you soon Darling,

ckled and patted my hand. “Of course, he has, just making him work a little harder. Besides, I’m making up for all the years I missed scaring off boys.”

ut that, Orion was my first kiss let alone person I truly care about,” I ro

n the cheek.

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Bergarian culture.

ts were content. The buffet full of food and drink were constantly flooded with shifters as they ate until their hearts content. Violet could eat an insane amount of food and still looked like the muscular goddess she is, so I don’t doubt all the shift

her was taking me around the room with my hand in the crook of his arm. He would comment how he wished he could stay longer and be with me but understood the importance of a mate bond. He still to this day had not met his mate at the age of 1458 years old. Constantly, he blames himself for the misfortune, believing that marrying his first wife that gave him his wonderful sons cursed him to forever to be al

n his eyes, “I certainly hope so, and that she will be able to accept the wonderful children I have.” I poked his side with my index finger.

an deny us.” I smiled up at him and he kissed my cheek again while he laughed. Before we started to walk further into the crowd of celebrating super naturals the lights were suddenly cut off along with the music. Everyone started to murmur, a

d my body. The room was then lit up by hundreds if not thousands of wisps parading the room. Many whisps went on to lift the women’s dresses and giggle while also pulling some of the men’s hair. Some danced across the indoor fountai

hile standing in awe I felt my hand be

ow, he pulled my waist close to him. His hand cupped my cheek as he gave me a quick kiss before turning his head to the crowd.

he official declaration of your new queen.”  My heart fluttered as all eyes were on the both of us.

s of the Atlantean King, Girard the 2nd and sister to her thirteen brothers. She is my true mate, my destined and your queen. Please welcome her as we will do so formally during our Royal Binding ceremony in two weeks’ time.” Orion announced proudly as he held me close. Bending forward and his lips touching m

e you before then,” he spoke huskily into my ear. I could feel my core tighten at the anticipation as I gripped onto his tunic tightly with my fingers. Feeling another presence behind me I looked up only to that of my father. His eyes were looking to Orion’s as to challenge him, but Orion only held out his hand in truce.

’ve never drank before,” I muttered as the music started to pick u

this, it tastes like grape jolly ranchers.” I sniffed it a few times and down two of the small glasses. I coughed a few times and a few of the men around me started laughing.

t last an hour,” Fionn stepped up and bowed. “Fionn!” I screamed and gave him a hug. “I’m so glad you are alright; I was worried about you

glass of lime green juice in my hand. With out thinking, I downed it quickly only to cough violently after.

iolet?” Fionn and Violet continued to have

ided I needed to leave. No one is here, it’s just the alcohol.

e and started towards me as well.

d with a lower, more sultry voice. Orion smirked and gave me a wink. “I don’t think we’ve met

ith your appearance?”

,..” I paused, “vulnerable standing here by yourself.” Orion let out a chuckle, he knew I had too much.

the dance floor.