Page 46 of Alpha's Fated Flame

"Waiting with the rest outside," he said reassuringly. "Now, let's see you get married."

He held out his arm and handed me a bouquet of flowers. He led me out the front door, and I stared in awe at what my mates had done for me.

The yard was beautifully decorated with white silks and flowers hanging from erected poles scattered throughout. I stepped onto a white aisle runner that led to an arched overhang where all four of my mates stood, waiting for me with huge grins on their faces.

There were a few people in the audience. Mostly the staff from the house, but I spied my mom's curly red bun from where I stood, and I smiled with happiness. I also saw Amber sitting beside her, and my heart warmed. To my shock, I spied Jess in the crowd as well.

Music played, and we started down the pathway. Everyone stood up and turned to me. I was smiling so hard my cheeks were hurting, and I finally reached the end of the pathway to my mates and the marriage officiant.

I clasped each of their hands in turn, and we said our marriage vows.

Kayden was first.

"Adrianna, I promise to love and protect you, always. My body is your shield. I will happily slay any enemies who dare stand before you until the day I die," he vowed to me.

Duncan stepped forward next. "Adrianna, from the moment I laid eyes on you, you captured my heart. Your sweet, gentle soul inspires me to be the best mate that you deserve. I look forward to spending the rest of my days with you."

I tried to keep my happy tears from running down my made-up face, but I lost that fight.

Killian strode up for his turn. "Adrianna, meeting you was the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are the flaming sun I live for now. I see my life in your eyes. You are my today and all of my tomorrows."

I held my hands to my heart, absorbing the powerful words being spoken to me.

Lucien came up last and said his vows. "I've never known love until you, Adrianna. I will honor and guard your heart for the rest of my life. Your heart is now my heart, and I vow to cherish and protect it."

I choked out my vows, knowing there was no way I could top their gallant promises.

They smiled, understanding the emotion behind my unintelligible words. Everything was a blur as I turned to the cheering audience, officially married in the eyes of werewolves and humans alike.

An outdoor evening party ensued, and I got a chance to catch up with Momma and Amber.

"Adrianna, you look stunning!" squealed out Amber.

"Aw, thank you!" I replied, laughing.

I hugged Momma close, happy to finally see her in person.

Jess appeared from behind Amber, wringing her hands and shuffling her feet nervously. Amber pushed her forward towards me and nudged her to speak.

"Adrianna, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to treat you that way. I was just so jealous of omegas, and I judged you harshly. You didn't deserve my hatred." She said tearfully, full of sorrow.

I paused for a beat and then spoke.

"Girl, you better not be crying on my wedding day," I said with a smile. The past was the past, and I wanted to keep it there.

Jess looked up at me hopefully and then grinned with happiness after seeing my smile. She hugged me, promising all the ways she would make things up with me.

I danced and laughed with my mates and my family, enjoying all the wonderful food that was laid out on a long table. The alphas flirted with me outrageously, each trying to outdo the last. I laughed at their antics, feeling cherished and loved beyond words.

My world was complete, and my life was changed forever.

Epilogue

Three years later…

Adrianna

Igrimacedasbabygirl kicked me in the ribs again. I was two weeks overdue, and she still didn't want to make her appearance. Instead, she preferred kicking me as soon as I got myself into a comfortable position lounging on the sofa.

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