Page 120 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

"My baby girl's all grown up." Mom said softly as she hugged me.

"I'll always be your baby girl." I whispered, fighting the tears.

"Ok, Alejandro’s already out, as are our men. Once Raven’s-"

"Here!" Raven said as she rushed out of the bathroom, zipping up her strapless dress. "Let’s get going!"

I took a deep breath, this was it… My marking ceremony.

111. My World

ALEJANDRO

"It’s not fucking too much?" I asked, looking at the suit that I had selected out earlier from the options that Kevin had bravely brought for me. I’m fucking surprised he had the cheek to choose a few. I usually always wore black pants, a shirt and a jacket. Done. But today he had brought some waistcoats and shit too, and I had actually spent three fucking minutes to pick something out.

Fuck, it was weird to even admit, but I was dressing up to impress a woman…

I now looked in the mirror, freshly groomed and looking good, I had to admit. Tonight, this was it... I was making her my Luna, my Queen and claiming her as my mate.

"Need help with the tie, Alpha?" Kevin asked.

I shot him a withering death glare.

"No. I can fucking manage." I growled.

I didn’t wear ties… well, usually… This time I would… and I’d do it myself. I managed after a few minutes, trying to ignore those fuckers, Darien and Kevin, exchanging looks. Both were at least smart enough to know not to approach me. I finished sleeking my hair back and turned to Darien, who was dressed smartly in a dark grey suit.

‘Did you make sure my reservation and everything was complete?’

He smirked cockily.

‘Oh yeah, it’ll be perfect.’ He replied.

I gave a curt nod and walked out of the room, I was at Darien’s place as Serena said it was better not to see Kiara until she was ready. I could tell how much happier my pack members were for Kiara becoming Luna. There had been no excitement from them when I had chosen Jasmin, although many approved of her, she had not won them over the way my nympho had.

Walking towards the training grounds, I smirked as music filled my ears, satisfied at how brightly it was lit. I didn’t want Kiara to be restricted in any way.

The décor was in the lightest shade of pink and ivory. So, my baby girl was wearing these colours. Overhead, fairy lights and flowers were hung across. There were garlands wrapped around the entire low wall that surrounded the area, with lanterns sitting amidst the flowers. The few trees around were completely covered in lights. The ground was strewn with petals in pinks, champagne and red. A cream-coloured carpet was rolled out down the centre, lined with lanterns, and scattered with petals as well. There were a few barrels holding flower arrangements set around all over.

On both sides were long tables holding lanterns and flowers. To the left was the buffet of food, and to the right was the drink bar. Straight ahead, the largest tree was illuminated in lights and beneath it was a small table, with a few items on it, including a long thing box that contained something I specifically picked out myself. Under that tree, was where I would mark her... There was an open space for dancing, or in the current case, for kids to run around. Wasn’t it way past their bedtime?

Upbeat music was playing on a moderate volume and the entire pack who were not on patrol were here. I wouldn’t admit it, but it felt better than the grand event planned for Jasmin and me.

"Do you like it? Serena asked Kiara what she wanted. She only said that she’d like it if the entire pack could come, everyone. " Darien said,

I saw that the omegas were all here too, although they were all helping out. Kiara truly was a Queen. I gave a curt nod.

‘How many Alphas or Betas have come?’ I mind linked.

‘As you advised them not to. Seven, plus five from the council members.’ Darien replied.

"Good." I said, spotting Kennan and Allen.

Scanning the area, I saw Elijah was in a deep maroon suit as he talked to Rafael who was wearing navy, both holding a drink. Seems like none of our women were here. I walked forward and everyone fell silent. Despite having my aura suppressed, everyone turned to look at me, feeling my presence as the crowd parted. I walked through the centre and stopped at the front near the tree.

"You look admirable, my king." Kennan said.

I simply gave him a blank cold look and he looked away nervously.

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