Her Forever – Chapter 53

Sadie

“AHHH! DO NOT TOUCH ME!” I bellowed, as Rebecca ripped yet another patch of hair from my arm. “Some hair is OK, you know! It is natural!” I squealed angrily.

“Seth will like it when you get all oiled up,” she laughed wholeheartedly.

nd huffed while I let her continue.

olf now.” Lela was sitting in the corner, trying to steam the white dress that my mother had brought in from Bergarian. It would look like a regular wedding dress to any human, and the ceremony is like a wedding. Except they don’t have rings, we have our marks. This was just a fancy, “hey, we boned, and we love each other and marked each other for forever,” kind of thing. I shivered at the thought, and people knew we did it. Blushing fiercely, I let Rebecca continue her assault on my arms and legs.

ing the ceremony, anyway.”

” I said worriedly.

He doesn’t get a say. His pa

know,” I started while painting my toenails, “I haven’t even met your parents. I probably shou

down, “It’s up to you. Most of the time, parents don’t see their children’s mates until after, but I know how some of those human rituals are still stuck i

thing?” Lela and Rebecca wasted no time, and they were marked before I was even kidnapped for the second time. They said they both were so involved in the throes of passion they didn’t even drink anything and heard

s and he a major warrior. You both deserve a whole mating ceremony to yourself,” Rebecca scolded.

rush her off, “I didn’t get to ask, how did

morning walking around fine from the window,” Lela said.

let their mates know they would stay with me.

all, actually.

l learning how to decipher. I could tell one thing, and it was male.

to wear my skimpy shorts and tank top around. I don’t need Seth killing someone before we even have the ceremony tomorrow.

me to let me know she was there.

hint of nervousness wafted through the air.

ther in the small living room. I sat on the couch while he sat in the large armchair. After a few moments of just staring at each other oddly, he spoke.

spat out. I held my composure and swallowed deeply.

e me?” I said nervously

uld have two mates if you wanted. You are royal and have the changing gene, which could help with your bonding to another soul.” He spoke plainly, with no voice shaking l

ng, and I just didn’t want to believe it.

somewhere else.

oul taste in my mouth. I had to know. Did he start all of this? Bastian blew some hair out of his lungs and put his head down in shame.

tect you.” his words were smooth and

n of my seat. Gaia was pissed, and I knew my eyes were changing colors.

ove your mark, and I know Seth is your true mate. I would never want to see you unhappy!” He let out a quiet sob.

ggedly messy. He was honest, and he was doing the best he could to protect me. I could feel the pain in his eyes as they watered with blood. His face was becoming stained, and he looked like a broken soul.

at in the opposite chair. “Bastian, it’s alright. Everything worked out how it was supposed to. I got my wolf, fought Drago

tes?” I spoke kindly.

nteract with others with such love and tender mercy, I couldn’t help but be attracted to that.” His hand landed on mine as he ran this thumb across my knuckles. He tried to wash away the blood-stained cheeks of his face with his handkerchief.

ean truly. Feelings I’ve never felt for, for a woman like yourself. I never thought I would ever feel that again.”

said.

I met her for a moment before Drago had her killed in front of me. Mate bonds are like that, and you instantly fall in love. She was refusing to cooperate, saying she wouldn’t do his dirty work. She was strong, passionate, just like yourself. You both

im. I had absolutely no romantic feelings towards him, and I couldn’t lie to him or to myself as much as I wanted to take his pain away. His desperation made me feel so guilty. I hardly knew him from anyone, yet he knew me so well.

rve more than that.”

it that he had been wearing the past few days. Before he reached the door, I stood up and told him to wait. Bastian turned around, with a small amount of hope in his eyes, to which I slowly shook my head no.

there will be someone that will fill our hearts with so much joy you will combust. You may not believe me, but in my heart, I know this to be true. There is someone there. Just please have patience,” a few bloody tears left his eyes. “Trust me, I know she’s out there. Will you please believe me?” Bastian nodded and turned his back to me, and shut the door gently behind him.

we could start eating dinner.

looked at each other, knowing I was lying, but let the issue drop. I should say

couldn’t talk to you or see you until tomorrow,” Lela said proudly. “H

was he?” I took a bite out of my sub sandwich, trying not to laugh

let you rest. He just gruffed and went to the game room with the boys. He’s having a guys’ night smoking cigars and playing

nal guard once he is of age,” Rebecca said, cooing while I laughed.

he has a special uniform. I had my mother bring over. It was the one thing I

finished our sandwiches and decided on watching 27 Dresses and wore our face masks with cucumbers and all. We had the perfect end