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I whisper soothing words into his ear as he clings to me like a lifeline. “It’s over, Baby beta. Let’s go home.”
I help Bryce to his feet, and he walks swiftly from the room. I hear the door shut outside and find the gas can with the matches Marie said we would find. I douse the place and step outside. I flick the match and toss it inside. Watching the place go up in flames is almost cathartic in a way.
With my beta by my side, we make our way home.
To our omega.
Epilogue
Radley
It’s been two months since the rogues ripped through the camp, and since then, several of the rogues have stuck around. Some have even joined packs, and some are just testing how they feel. They’ve been peaceful, so my guys, along with Luther and his pack, have started to teach them how to live with so many people. Mason has slowly started to get to know his mother again, but he has kept her at arm’s length, going at his own pace. She’s been completely open and honest with him, so I have hope for their future. She also told us that she figured out that I was the one blocking Daniel. Something in my DNA knew he was dangerous, and somehow, I put a shield up when I turned into a wolf the first time. Mason’s mom also told us that Daniel was experimenting with herbs to make himself stronger, which he apparently figured out. She’s not sure what it is, but she knows where he stashed his research.
Luther is supportive of Mason getting to know his mom, but he won’t go near her. Not that I blame him. He explained to meone night how it felt when she rejected the bond, so I can’t even imagine what he’s feeling now.
I haven’t spoken to my mom since that fateful night I found out the truth, and for once, it doesn’t bother me. She hasn’t made any attempt to contact me, and I’m sick of trying. I’m deliriously happy with my life now in the camp. I work with Margie and Beth every day and spend my nights with the guys. They even let me start redecorating because it was too much like a bachelor pad. I let my apartment go, quit my job at the diner, and chose to spend my life happy.
A month ago, Mason, Nash, and Bryce told me about the mating ceremony. It was to solidify what we already know, that we’re meant to be together forever. Margie, Beth, Ava, and I have spent many nights planning for it, and today is the day.
I spin at the waist, letting the simple white flowing dress swing around my legs. Margie curled my hair and pinned half of it back from my face but let the rest hang down my back. Beth did my makeup, and I barely recognized myself in the mirror.
“I’m, like, so jealous,” Ava giggles. After the day that I saved her, she attached herself to my hip. Not that I’m complaining. I love being around her. She’s carefree, and she talks constantly about finding her fated. Her parents, Ruby and Josh, are amazing people, and I’ve grown close to Ruby.
Margie bustles into the room and puts her hands on her hips. “The guys want to see you. I told them that it’s bad luck.”
“That’s a wedding, Margie,” I laugh.
“Whatever. Do you want to see them?”
“Of course.” She rolls her eyes but sticks her head out of the door. When they walk in, my breath leaves in a rush. They’re all dressed identically in white dress shirts and black slacks. How the hell did I get so lucky?
“We’re the lucky ones,” Bryce says, grabbing my hand and spinning me in a circle. “You look gorgeous.”
“I really need to learn how to block my thoughts.”
“Never do that, Pup.” Nash steps forward, grabs my hand, and kisses the back of it. “You look like a queen.”
“She does,” Mason agrees, grabbing my other hand. “Can you give us some privacy?”
Margie huffs. “Do not ruin her dress, hair, or makeup with your freaky shit.”
“Oh my God!” Ava squeals, plugging her ears.
“Oops,” Margie laughs. “Come on, oh innocent one.” Margie leads Ava from the room and shuts the door behind her. When I look at the guys, I realize they look nervous.
“What’s going on?” I ask.
“We wanted to talk to you about something,” Mason says, grabbing my hand again. “I know this is just a ceremony for the mate bond, but we were wondering if you wanted to make it a little more legal.”
“Legal?”
“We want you to marry us. We already got a preacher and everything,” Bryce blurts out. Mason shakes his head, and Bryce grimaces. “Sorry.”
“Your wife?” I whisper, my heart beating out of my chest.
“We can do the wedding and ceremony at the same time,” Nash explains. He grabs my cheeks, and the intense look in his eyes almost makes me stop breathing. “We want you now and forever, Pup. We want you as our partner, our wife, our equal, and our mate. We love you so much.”
“You are our missing piece, Little wolf,” Mason says, taking Nash’s spot. My eyes fill with tears, and he swipes them away with his thumbs before they can roll down my cheek. “You are the queen of this family. We just want to give you the crown. I love you.”
