Page 74 of The Alpha's Forbidden Secret Baby

All throughout the ride back home, she stared at her ring, moving it around, fascinated as it caught the light and a vast array of colors dazzled her eyes. She raised her hand to her window now, doing the same. It never got old.

Rayla giggled. That night had been one she would never forget as Xander worshiped her body, taking his time to map every single part of her with his tongue and memorize it with his fingers.

Xander had arranged for Abel to have a sleepover in another pack, which was why he had been carrying a duffel bag. She’d struggled to believe that they had managed to fool her so easily, but then again, she loved and trusted the men in her life. Besides, it was for a good cause, and she was glad she hadn’t figured it out.

With Abel out of the house, she could be as vocal as she needed, and Xander made sure that she was. He’d sheathed his cock in her warmth, playing her body like a fiddle and bringing her to the brink of pleasure as she begged for her release.

Xander had continued to edge her until she was too sensitive, and the smallest movement caused her to shudder in pleasure. Finally, with a final thrust, he sent her over the edge, grinning proudly at her as her orgasm overtook her, lasting longer than it ever had.

Rayla blushed as she got out of bed. On countless occasions, she’d caught herself smiling wide as she remembered just how much pleasure he’d shown her that night. It was insane how she seemed to learn more about herself every time she was with him.

She yawned as she stepped into the bathroom to wash up and prepare for the day. The women had kept her up all night as they danced and partied, telling funny and romantic stories about their wedding nights. One thing was obvious as they gathered and shared stories—there was love between them and their husbands and it filled her with so much happiness and hope.

She’d always believed that she would have a happy marriage with Xander and their happiness had been the cherry on top of the already delicious cake that made it clear she was bound for happiness.

She brushed her teeth to rid her breath of the alcohol from last night. With how many drinks they’d had, it was a wonder she had managed to wake up without a hangover. The pack doctor had given her a remedy before she went to bed. None of them needed it since they were werewolves; however, it was a remedy that had been passed down in the family.

Rayla stepped out in a comfortable lilac romper to see the preparations that were taking place. Her wedding was not until late afternoon when the sun would begin to set, and it was still morning, so there was time for her to look around.

She gasped as she saw the colorful flowers that lined the path, all the way from the front doorstep to the massive garden Xander had in his home, which was where their ceremony was to be held.

The women had clearly been at work since the early hours of the morning because none of it had been present the night before.

Rayla stared around sheepishly, suddenly embarrassed at having slept so late.

“Luna, what are you doing out here? You should be resting,” Sarah, a young girl of nineteen said, hands set out in front of her as she prepared to usher her back into the house.

Sarah, much like her, was getting married soon, only two weeks from today. The young beauty had been one of those to share her story last night. While she was not married, the story of how she and her mate met and her betrothal had been so romantic that the ladies giggled endlessly as she told her story with a red face the entire time.

“Sarah, do you really think it’s possible for me to stay indoors all day until it is time for me to wed?” she asked with a raised brow and small smile so she would know her suggestion had not offended her.

“Well, no, but—”

Rayla cut her off. “Don’t worry, I’ve been told I cannot help with the arrangement, and I won’t. I merely wish to look around.” She took a cursory glance around the place and sighed wistfully.

“It all seems like a fairytale,” Rayla grinned suddenly. “Which I suppose is what my life has become. I mean, what human suddenly steps away from her world and marries a hot werewolf leader who loves her endlessly?”

Sarah laughed. “Only you, Luna.”

Rayla nodded. “Thank you and everyone for making this place so beautiful.”

Sarah’s laugh faded into a soft smile that turned her lips upward and softened her expression, making her even more beautiful than she already was.

“It is our pleasure to do this, Luna. We’re so happy that you are here. You have made the alpha very happy, and you have embraced us like your own family, even though some of this must be overwhelming for you. There’s no one who deserves this happiness more than you do.”

Beautiful, smart, and so well-spoken.

Rayla was yet to meet the man who had been able to make her his betrothed but she was willing to bet that he was every bit as wonderful as Sarah was.

“Thank you, Sarah. Now, before you say anything else, I merely intend to take a walk around and see how beautiful all of this looks, and then I’ll go back in.”

Sarah nodded, and Rayla walked off, marveling at the beauty that surrounded her. She could not believe that this was her life now. It was more insane than anything she could ever have dreamed up, and yet, it was perfect. Much more than that, even.

She returned to the house as promised, going up the stairs to her room. Xander and Abel were off with his friends, having spent the night having fun much like she had.

Although it was not their tradition to spend the night apart for fear of bad luck, Xander respected her decision to do so, and was excited for the surprise of seeing her coming down the altar in her dress.

As the days passed approaching her wedding, Rayla had worried that she would be too nervous and awkward and would somehow manage to ruin things; however, now that the day had come, everything appeared to be going as planned, and there was not a single nervous breakdown to be found in her.

---