“I brought the purified water,” she said holding a beautiful golden bowl.
“Thank you,” Wayden said, even though he had some. “Blaine is upstairs, changing. You can go up if you want to talk to him.”
“No. I’ll let him get ready.”
“This way then,” Wayden said, walking them to the garden. He placed the golden bowl on the table, removing the water he’d prepared. He made sure everything was perfect and then went to change. The officiating officer arrived just as Wayden and Blaine made their way downstairs to the garden. They came to a stop in front of the table.
“Wait, don’t start without me,” Ckson shouted from somewhere in the house. Wayden groaned, making everyone laugh. “I’m here… I’m here.” Ckson hobbled into the garden.
“Sit down somewhere and be quiet,” Wayden snapped.
“Mom, that’s Ckson Mephis,” Shaine screamed.
“Stop pointing at him. I can see him,” Blaine’s mother said. “Now… shhh. They’re about to start.”
The officiating officer stepped forward. He picked up the golden bowel and instructed Blaine and Wayden to place their hands together, palms up, with Wayden’s hand at the bottom. The officer poured the purified water into Blaine’s hand. Blaine turned his palm over to pour the water into Wayden’s palm. They held their hands together for a few minutes before the officer tied the bonding cuff around their wrists, bonding them together. Wayden pulled Blaine to him and kissed him.
Everyone cheered, clapping their hands.
“Congratulations,” the officer said. He bowed and excused himself, leaving the family to celebrate. The maids came in, carrying trays of food and spirit. Blaine reached for a glass, already salivating. But Wayden grasped his arm to stop him.
“You shouldn’t drink,” he said.
“This again. Stop. I need a drink,” Blaine said, reaching for a glass again.
“You can’t drink.” Wayden took it from him.
“What? Who says I can’t.” Blaine reached for the glass.
“You better stop him,” Ckson chimed in. “You don’t want anything to happen to the cub.”
“Cub? What?” Blaine’s eyes widened. Wayden nodded.
“How do you know? I don’t feel any different. Shouldn’t I feel something?” Blaine asked, his voice going high with every word. And then he started to laugh.
“Please don’t freak out. I know it’s too soon. We haven’t been together for long, but…” Wayden said pulling Blaine into his arms. “We can get through this. You and I are perfect together. And our cub is going to be amazing.”
“I’m not freaking out. I’m… I’m… happy?”
“Are you asking me? You’re freaking me out, Blaine. Are you okay? I know you don’t…”
“Shhh…. I’m fine, Wayden. I’m happy. I know it’s too soon, I know, but it’s our cub,” Blaine said. “It’s ours. From the moment we met everything just happened. It was like fate brought us together. And I’m done questioning it. I’ll follow you anywhere. And our cub… he’s going to be the best alpha ever. Just like you.”
“I love you,” Wayden said leaning down to kiss his mate.
“And here I thought I was the best alpha ever,” Ckson mumbled. Blaine laughed. He turned to his family. They talked and laughed at the same time as they celebrated their bond and the news of their cub. The celebrations went on well into the night. Wayden held on to Blaine as they swayed to the music.
“I never thought my life would end up like this,” Wayden said.
“This is not the end, Professor. We have a lot to do.”
“And you’re coming with me.”
“Of course, I’ll follow you anywhere, remember?” Blaine said, looking up at him. Wayden stared at his true mate, and he knew he would follow Blaine anywhere too… forever.
Epilogue
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