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Luna Ryley
Wedding day
I smile to myself as I wait in my champagne silk wedding dress. My hair is curled and pulled over one shoulder with ivory lilies holding it in place. My makeup was light with just a hint of color. I’ve never felt more beautiful than I do right now.
I was waiting by the back door of our house, waiting for our guests to be seated and for the ceremony to start. There were only about ten people we were sharing this moment with but it was perfect. After today, Channing and I would be Orions and I would have the family I always dreamed of having. And a mate who loves me.
While I was waiting. it gave me a few moments to think about how my life has changed. Never did I think I would get married, let alone be pregnant again. I was happy with it being just me and Channing but this was so much better. After experiencing my life with Blake, I couldn’t go back to the life where I didn’t have him. This journey may have been hard but he makes it all worth it. Everything I’ve gone through has been easier with him by my side. I’m incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful second chance.
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I didn’t invite my parents. I haven’t spoken to them since my father’s visit. I love them but I need to focus on my family. Maybe in the future, we can all sit down and come to peace with everything that had happened but it won’t be until I’m ready I’m not a young girl anymore and I don’t need them. Even though the decision was casy I have to remind myself not to feel guilty about the decision that they made
“Ready, baby girl?” Walter stuck his head in. He gasped when he saw me for the first time in my dress.
“You look so beautiful.” He walked in and kissed my forehead. He looked down at me with misty eyes
“I’m so proud of you, Ryley, and you deserve to be happy. To have this wonderful love story with a mate who loves you And Blake loves you I’ve always thought of myself as your father and it gives me peace of mind knowing he will always protect you and your pups with his life” His words had my eyes misty
“I’ve always thought of you as a father to me. And I’m so thankful you think of me as your daughter. I wouldn’t have made it this far without you.” My voice cracked.
Oh, don’t cry, baby girl. We still have to get you married. Let’s not keep Blake waiting any longer,” I nodded as I wiped away the few fallen tears. I wrapped my arm around his before he led me out into the garden.
The cool evening air chilled my hot skin as I walked into the garden lined with fairy lights. The sky was changing from beautiful pink and
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purple to navy as the sun was setting behind the lake. Ivory lilies lined the aisle and the archway Blake was standing under. He was wearing dark slacks and a white shirt with a few buttons undone. It was informal but this was also his day and I want him to be comfortable. And he looks se xy as hell. It didn’t matter what he wore, as long as he said I do.
“If we weren’t already pregnant, we would be tonight,” Lily purred.
My eyes locked with Blake’s and everyone faded away. It was only him and me as I walked down the aisle towards my fated mate. My second chance at an epic love story.
“You are beautiful, baby,” Blake kissed my cheek as I walked into his waiting arms. Our boys were standing on either side of the arch.
Blake and Walter shook hands before Blake took my hand in his and we walked to stand under the archway together. I smiled at the man who would soon be my husband. The man who became my whole world without me realizing it. He’s the father to our boys and the baby I’m carrying. And I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.
He took my hands in his as we looked at one another. The officiant cleared his throat and began.
“We are all here today because two people fell in love. Regardless of their pasts, they stand here together to proclaim their love for each other and their family To blend these two families to become one. Fate. works in mysterious ways but we can all agree these two were meant to be and we are all here to bear witness to the love they have for one another.”
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