The Wolf In Me novel Chapter 23

Part 1 Wedding

Luka's POV

It was a hot summer day and today marks the first anniversary from when we had the battle with the vampires. Mason will have his first birthday in a few months and everyone is preparing for our wedding. Jake was running around the halls like a crazy wolf and Mei was out with the girls as they were getting ready at the hairdresser and makeup artist.

I was in my room, trying to calm Mason down as he was almost going to start crying. I got used to his actions and so I act promptly before he does whatever he would be about to do. He pouts down his lower lip whilst his eyes grow wide, as he stares at me with a sad expression, trying to draw attention. That is when I know its time for either a bottle or a nappy change, so I sniffed the air around him with my papa wolf nose and I didn't have to try and guess one more time.

"Ughhh Mason!" I gagged, "not again!" I groaned.

Second time within an hour, and it stank worse than a skunk's butt. My son giggled at my facial expressions as I lifted him out of his playpen.

"You cheeky boy! Now you think its funny! Wait till you have to change a diaper yourself one day!"

I tickled him, enjoying the sound of his laugher, with his tiny voice. I placed him on the nappy changer and quickly cleaned him and put a fresh diaper on.

"There you go, son. All nice and clean!"

I smiled at him and kissed his forehead, then lifted him off the nappy changer and hugged him before putting him back in his playpen with all his favourite toys.

I heard a knock at the door as soon as I finished tying the black-tie around my neck.

"It's Jake, may I?" I heard him speak in a muffled voice from behind the door.

He rushed in with loads of stuff in his arms and his mouth full of food that he was chewing as he entered. He had my black shiny shoes, my blazer, and the white flower I was to wear on my chest. As he swallowed, he handed me the stuff and helped me wear them properly.

"There! Almost done. Us men are so easy to get ready, right?" He said smiling goofily.

"Did you bring the beer? I sure feel like I need one," I said, nervously looking straight at the mirror to make sure I looked ok.

"The last one before you tie the knot," he said raising the wolfbeer bottle from the floor, handing it to me.

I chuckled as I noticed that he was feeling goofy and giddy today, which was the right way to be before your best pal's wedding. The tension I was feeling seconds ago started to ease down as we chatted and laughed at each other's jokes until I scented Mei's favourite perfume that I could smell from miles away. She was surely back at the packhouse and that only meant that I should make my way out of my room and out at the back garden, where the ceremony was going to be held.

"So, are you ready Alpha?" Jake asked, sipping the last bit of beer from his bottle.

He stood up from the chair and patted me roughly on my shoulder, making me move an inch forward with every hit.

I was as ready as can be, eager to look at Mei's prepped look for our best day ever. She was a natural beauty already, and I couldn't imagine her having the option to look more stunning than she already was. I waited patiently next to the pastor quietly with my hands folded together right under my belly, feeling anxious.

Mei's POV

I was at the salon getting ready with the girls that were to accompany me down the aisle as bridesmaids with their long wine dresses. My body felt tense as I was very nervous, making sure that I looked perfect for my big day, and that the reception and anything else was all ready.

"Oh come on Mimi, you need to chill darling," Nelly said rubbing my shoulders to ease my stiffness.

"Ugh, I couldn't sleep with all the thoughts that flooded my head last night," I muttered, looking straight at the mirror, observing my make up.