Lily and James (werewolf novel) novel Chapter 166

Chapter 0166

(James POV)

Today is the day. I am nervous, but I am also ready. We do not have all of the answers, but we have

controlled for as many of the unknowns as we can.

Joey and I have spent countless days and nights in bars in human territory, with me always coming back to the pack late at night smelling heavily of alcohol and yelling at Joey to leave me alone and stop “baby-

sitting me.”

I have made no secret that I am unhappy about this wedding, and so my parents and Nick think that I am drinking my misery away, just like I did after Stephanie “died.”

In truth, I am 100% sober; I drink soda water at the bars. I am just using the

hars as a cover to meet with

other alphas and members of our team. With Dr. Hyder’s assistance, I have even convinced Alpha Brett

to re-establish the alliance with our pack once we clean house at the top.

The plan for the event is fairly simple. We are holding it at an opera house in human territory. We have

allies of the Movement positioned around the event hall, ready to step in if anything becomes violent.

Most wolves unaffiliated with the Movement believe that the event will begin with Stephanie’s traditional

birthday memorial. Once all of the standard speeches have been given, it will be time for my “grand

speech.” During that speech, I will talk about how much I love Stephanie and how no one will ever

compare to her. I will also spend 10-20 minutes giving her obnoxious and unearned praise (Margie decided to write the speech for me). Once all of that is over, the red curtain on the stage will lift,

revealing a wedding arch. Sheila and her bridesmaids will descend a spiral staircase in the corner

opera

Overall, the plan seems relatively simple. Unfortunately, as I mentioned at the beginning, there are still pieces missing. For example, we have been unable to figure out who Sheila’s baby daddy is, assuming she is even pregnant. Aiden is of course the most likely candidate, but who the f&&k knows who else that she-wolf has slept with. We also do not know who all is on Margie’s payroll, or when if at all- Stephanie will appear.

Ultimately, we decided that we needed to move forward anyway. We will trust who we know to trust, and we will pray to the Moon Goddess that it is enough.

As I finish buttoning my tuxedo shirt, I look in the mirror and take a deep breath. How I wish Lily was here with me right now. I just hope after this all gets done, she will agree to come back here with me.

I pick up my phone to call her. I know she is going to be a nervous wreck today, just like I will be. It will be nice to hear her voice, to give me a good reminder of why I am doing this,

(Margie POV)

Today is the day. I am very happy and excited. I, of course, wish that James was marrying Stephanie and not Sheila, but Sheila will be a good luna too. I cannot wait to meet little Stephan or Stephanie.

My only concern is whether Stephanie’s death has permanently damaged James. I have seen how much he has been drinking and staying out late the last couple of weeks. I hope that lifestyle of his ends once he and Sheila are married and marked. If not, we may need to consider Randall picking a different heir for the pack anyway.

James has one chance to get this right. His speech about Stephanie today had better be on point. I wrote it, so I will know if he messes up any of the lines.

A few of my clients are on the werewolf-council, so I pray that he does not embarrass me. I need to remind them of how strong our pack -and my influence- really is. I do not want anyone interfering with my business now or in the future.