Chapter 38
Jack made it back to his clan with all the much needed supplies. They could get normal things in town, getting supplies when you are not human can be a challenge. Special herbs and medicines for instance that you can’t find in a normal store. Bulk food is always a good thing, they could get it at a whole foods store but it isn’t the same. He even managed to bring ten cases of jars back for their honey and maple syrup production.
They sold both honey and syrup in town, they also made their own jams as well. That was mostly for their own consumption.
Did they need all these things from the King, not really but it was a gift. Jack never turned down gifts as long as there were no strings attached. This particular gift was a simple thank you from the King.
Werebear’s tend to like things as natural as possible, such as they grow their own foods and can, dry or freeze them. They hunt and fish for their meat of course, what things they buy are really more of a luxury than a need.
They don’t have internet or television. Nor do they use cell phones while in clan territory. Cell nhones don’t work in the mountains anyway
phones don’t work in the mountains anyway. They do have a land line for the phone so they can call if there is a need.
They have their own doctors and hospitals. They also have jobs out in the human towns. Such as sheriff and police officers to truck drivers. A wide assortment of jobs they tend to hold down, the only thing in common with them all is that werebears tend to stay in the small towns and rural areas.
Jack’s clan is a little bit more unusual than normal, they are a big clan mostly grizzly which is very rare so rare that it is more legend and old stories than reality any more.
Adira stood infront of a full size mirror looking on in disbelief that the woman that was staring back at her was in fact her. He gown was gorgeous, it was empire waist, it was off white with gold trim and designs. It was made as a velvet over skirt with silk and tulle under skirt. It had lots of sparkle.
Adira almost didn’t wear it because she found out that the sparkle was actual diamonds. It also had a cathedral train. Her ladies maids did a fantastic job on her hair, it was in up in a elaborate style, of braids and curls.
Upon her head was a small golden crown with diamonds and saphires, attached to a long flowing lace veil. It was perfect. She was just about ready to leave to go to the waiting area at the court, when a knock came at the door.
When the ladies maids opened the door, there stood the King in his finest, with a huge smile on his face.
“Your highness, Adira gave a very graceful curtsy.”
That was when she noticed what the King was holding in his hands. It was her bridal bouquet, it was beautiful with white and cream colored roses the roses themselves looked like the tips of their petals were dipped in gold.
“My dear girl you look beyond amazing, I thought that you would be needing someone to walk you down the aisle. I would like to volunteer for this duty if it is alright.”
“With teary eyes she spoke the words, Yes, I would be honored to have you walk me down.”
“Adira, the honor is mine little one. Now lets get going before your very nervous Duncan explodes.”
“Why would Duncan be so nervous, He knows I love him and that we are forever.”
“All males whether they know it or not, that their brides love them and it is a sure thing. Are still nervous up at that end of the aisle waiting for their brides to come join them.”
Just in the nick of time in a deep red and gold trimed velvet bridesmaid dress looking absolutely beautiful was Marnie. She was practically jumping up and down in excitement. She then gracefully picked up Adira’s train, gave the King a curtsy and they were off to the hall.
As Duncan stood at the alter, everything went beyond what he thought was possible. The King went all out for their wedding, he gave a chuckle to himself. Small wedding indeed.
Everything was covered in gold or silver sparkles, there were at least 10 christmas trees, that were also done in mostly gold and silver sparkles, fairy lights were everywhere. Someone magically made snow fall from the ceiling, it never landed on the floor though it was magical.
A red carpet was going down the center of what looked like a sea of chairs made out of sparkling
looked like a sea of chairs made out of sparkling snow. There was light music playing though Duncan couldn’t pin point where it was coming from
He was there with Marco at his side, Duncan was happily surprised when Marco showed up with Marnie. He simply told Duncan that he wasn’t going to let his best friend get married without him. That was that and now here they are waiting.
The chairs were now full and the music became just a bit louder as they heard the main doors to the hall begin to open, everything but the music was silent.
There she was on the arm of the King, it was as if time stopped there was no one else there but Duncan and Adira. Apollo had to remind him to breathe. She was a goddess, his goddess. Till death do they part and beyond.
Adira was in a state of awe. It was everything and anything you could possibly ever want for your wedding and so much more. She gave the Kings arm a little squeeze of thank you. That was when she looked down the aisle and there he was, her Duncan.
Eveything else faded away, time no longer had meaning as she looked into his loving eyes. The King leaned in and whispered in her ear, “Just Breathe”.
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