215–It Was Perfect Until It Wasn’t
Madeline:
“Bodhi will throw the flowers, Gina will carry the rings, and Elara will be the flower girl along with Bodhi,” I said.
The three of them smiled proudly, already excited for their small roles.
Then it was time to step outside the room and move toward the grand doors that opened to the ceremony hall.
The walkway was decorated with white curtains, roses, and warm lights that hung like stars from one wall to the other.
Even the roof was covered with tiny hanging bulbs. I could hear the music from far away.
Once we reached the hall, I took a deep breath because the hall was full.
Alphas, guests, and council members were already sitting in their seats.
“I hope the best for you,” Baxter whispered as he held his arm out.
I gently held his arm while the children walked ahead of me.
Bodhi threw the petals carefully, as if he was already counting not to scatter too much. Gina walked straight with a small pillow holding the rings. Elara held her basket and waved like she was a little queen, and for me she was.
As I walked down the aisle with Baxter, I glanced at the people around me.
On the left side of the aisle stood Alpha Graham, and right beside him was Kaylee.
His father Eldon and Penny were next to them. Graham wore a formal suit and stared at me with a stern look.
The way he watched me from head to toe and then gasped made it seem like he did not expect to see me like this.
Kaylee stood stiffly beside him.
The look she gave me was odd, almost angry, as if she disliked that I looked good at my own wedding.
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On the right side was Elgin with his mate and his twin daughters.
Silver watched me with an annoyed expression, shifting in her pink gown with her arms folded across her chest.
She even let out a loud scoff. She did not look happy that I looked good.
Elgin’s reaction was different. His mouth parted slightly, and he stared as if he did not know how to correct himself.
Silver elbowed him.
“Quit looking at her,” Silver grunted at him.
I somehow managed to read her mouth. She made it that obvious.
“You look very beautiful. They are all watching you without blinking,” Baxter whispered as he leaned in slightly.
I nodded but kept my gaze ahead.
I only wanted to reach the end of the aisle without losing my strength or dealing with another stressful moment.
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The music grew louder as we took the last steps toward the altar.
I stepped onto the platform that was decorated with white flowers and a simple arch behind me.
I stood there waiting for Ron to arrive while Elara finished her flower path with Bodhi.
She sprinkled the petals slowly, almost like she was a fairy.
I watched her do little dance steps here and there and then giggle at herself.
Everyone adored her. Even the haters could not help but smile at the way she danced around.
I noticed Elgin watched her and then looked away, probably because there was nothing he could do to make her call him her daddy anymore.
Then there was Gina and Bodhi. They were proud of her too.
My eyes moved across the guests for a moment.
That was when I spotted my stepsister Yuvonne sitting with my father and my stepmother.
She stared at me with a bitter expression. Her glare moved to Baxter, as if the sight of him walking me down the aisle had offended her.
I rolled my eyes slightly and looked away. Such a father he was.
He only cared for the daughter whose mother he could sleep with.
For a moment I let myself take in everything. I had always wanted a proper wedding.
Growing up, I had been a hopeless romantic.
I would talk about wanting a beautiful fantasy–style ceremony, wearing a great gown and walking down the aisle with Baxter.
That was before I realized he could never be with me. Then I started to have a crush on others too.
I guess the broken heart had hit me hard.
And even though this was my real marriage, it was not a marriage for love.
Still, the teenager inside me felt something rise up.
I wanted to enjoy at least a part of the ceremony that did not hurt anyone.
That was when the door opened and Ron entered. He looked confident in his gray suit and walked straight toward
He gave me a small smile when he reached the altar.
“Wow, I think you thought today was the day to slay everyone with your looks,” he remarked the minute he approached me.
I nodded and smiled, keeping my hands in front of me.
The council member Lord William was going to be the officiant.
He stepped forward and began the ceremony. It moved smoothly.
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I was smiling from ear to ear, not because I was marrying Ron, but because I was getting married.
I did not have that experience with Sawyer either. That marriage was only on papers in a court.
Suddenly the door opened once more.
We had not even said the vows when a familiar face walked in, the redhead reporter Sherry.
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