The Alpha’s Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137 

Alec links his arm through mine, and we leave the room. As we reach the large set of stairs, he lifts me, and with a flash, we appear at the bottom of the staircase.

‘Figured it would save us an hour walking down those steps.’ He shrugs. I laugh as he lowers me onto my feet.

We enter the hall, holding hands. Everyone is already in here, including Magnus, who stands by the fire holding two goblets of wine. He passes one to me and places a kiss on my cheek.

‘You look like a goddess, Magnus smiles.

‘Thank you,’ I reply and sip the wine.

Musicians are playing the flute and the gittern with two ladies who dance gracefully along to the music.

Reaper perches himself on the chandelier above King Damon and Queen Maia, who sit in their chairs at the smaller table. Maia catches my attention and waves us over.

‘You must sit at the table here with us,’ Maia says. She looks Alec and Magnus up and down, ‘My, my, do your men scrub up nicely, she giggles.

Thank you so much for the clothing. They are incredibly elegant,’ I reply and take my seat. Alec and Magnus sit on either side of me. Fern, Ela, Ria and Lilac join in the dancing and drag Kadva along.

Yiselda and May approach and bow. Sabre, May’s Fennec fox, sits between May’s feet.

‘Good evening,’ Yiselda says to all of us.

‘Please, pour yourselves a drink and join us,’ Maia says.

A huge feast is spread out along all the tables. Trays of roasted meat and vegetables, platters of bread and cheeses, and bowls of berries and grapes fill the tables. Sir Hugo, Eric and Troy join us and fill their plates. I swear Sir Hugo already had a whole jug of wine to himself. I smirk as he refills his goblet. The hall is filled with laughter, chatter and music. I feel something run across my feet, so I discreetly look under to see Nibbler eating the remnants of food that have fallen onto the floor. She lets out a strange sound like a hiccup and turns into a small turtle, then hiccups again, transforming into a ferret. I giggle as I watch her run to Yiselda’s feet and climb her leg. Now sitting back up again, I see she has made herself comfortable on the back of Yiselda’s chair. She hiccups again and turns into a seal causing the chair to fall back with Yiselda. I cover my mouth to hold my laugh. Nibbler claps her flippers together and makes short bark that sounds like it’s laughing at Yiselda.

Yiselda, with the help of May, gets herself up off the floor and pulls her wand out. Nibbler scoots away quickly as Yiselda angrily chases her, but to her luck, she hiccups again and turns back into her mouse form, making it hard to catch.

May I have this dance?’ Magnus asks with his hand reached out. I take his hand and nod. He pulls me close up against his body, and we waltz.

‘It’s been such a wonderful night, don’t you think?’ I say,

“Yes, it’s been one to remember, that’s for sure,’ he smiles, ‘Are you looking forward to boarding the ship and going to Emerald Island tomorrow?’

Other couples that have joined the dance floor accidentally bump into us. With so many people now dancing, Magnus leads me outside into the garden,

‘If I was to be honest, I’m partly nervous but also excited about Emerald Island:

Magnus finds a stone bench, sits down, and pulls me onto his lap. He discreetly plucks a flower from behind us and

presents it to me. I accept the daisy and take in the subtle sweet smell. Magnus takes the daisy and places it behind my

car.

I’m nervous and excited too,’ he says.

“Really?’

‘Yes, but as long as I am with you, I know we will be fine.’ He reassures me. My hands gently squeeze his tighter, and we silently watch the moon for a while.

Alec approaches, ‘Nina, will you dance with me?’ He says.

And here I thought you were coming to ask me for a dance,’ Magnus smirks.

‘In your dreams, Alec says.

‘We should have another dance, Magnus says to me.

‘It’s my turn. You already had a dance with her!’ Alec snarls.

‘Well, I want another dance

‘Get in line then,