My Forbidden Mate

I am doing the righ

ng my shoulders. "Princess Alaana, you look so beautiful today. Don't worry, everything will be alright," s

sted uncomfortably inside. "Thanks," I whispered, know

oor. The gown itself was white lace, hand-embroidered and fitted tightly enough that it should h

ace critically. "Princess Ala

cial day after all," I said, forcing a s

of my makeup. My heart was pounding against my chest as I just stared back at my reflection. I was marrying

he right or the left of the now open doorway, their heads bow

s alight. The firm hold of his hands over mine sent shivers crawling over

to keep the smile.

this isn't what you wanted, Alaana. But it's for the best, you'll

Father. But... What if I meet my m

d to Rylan, it shall all fall in place. You shall be happy. We have waited long enough now for your mate to show up and no

lump in my throat. "I know Rylan is a good

"You'll be the Luna this pack needs, and Rylan will be t

meday he really did come fetch me, my mate? Could I really push him

. "I shall be off. The guests await. Remember you do this not only

looked out over the pack gathered below. They were all there for me, for this marriag

nd a small Omega servant peered inside. "P

even tighter. "Thanks," I muttere

o me. The pack had decorated everything so nicely-flowers, candles, banners. A perfect settin

as he watched me walk up to him. "You look so radiant, Alaana,

oom-all eyes upon mine, smiling faces, eager anticipation. I should be re

s, alphas and Lunas from other packs-lined the sides, seated and watch

ck suit. His eyes lit as he watched me approach, his excitemen

I w

felt sure of my way up this side of the mountain, as it

smell, strong, heady, and unfamiliar, caught me like a wave and washed through my senses.

en I s

t, his eyes met mine. The world around us dissolved, going m

ing wildly with excitement. "Mate!"

ing sharp in my throat. This could

to earth. "Alaana?" he asked, furrows of concer

forced a smile onto my face for him. "I'm fine,"

t alright.

ning. This couldn't be it now, could it? How could I find

. I spun back into the crowd, and there he was, staring into my eyes

osed to move forward with this now? Could I marr

My mind was consumed with the man in the c

creamed literally to run to

ayed in my head. The pack,

orcing myself to pay at

he stood, The man I'm supposed to get married to,

," i muttered, m

this w