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“You look beautiful,” Lark told me, giving me a genuine smile.
I loved my dress.
It was white, of course, because I did like traditions. But it had hundreds and hundreds of colorful flowers attached to the lace, across the bodice, cascading down the fabric, then pooling around the bottom.
It was absolutely perfect.
And matched the very colorful arrangements on the tables of the reception area.
And each of the girls, mybridesmaids, something I never thought I would have either, were each in a color that matched one of the flowers. Pink, red, orange, yellow, purple. All the colors.
“Thanks,” I said, smiling. “My mom is going tohateit,” I said, running my fingers over it.
There wasn’t much about this affair that my mother was going to like, in fact. Especially since I’d been pushing off a visit from her since, well, before I’d met Alaric. Which meant she would be meeting her future son-in-law on the day I married him.
Old me never would have been able to put my foot down and refuse a visit from her. This new one, with a thriving support system, a budding career, and a growing sense of self-worth, she decided to protect her peace by setting and reinforcing boundaries.
“She starts shit, I can handle her,” Rynn offered with a wicked little smirk. She was dressed in the darkest option, the deep, almost black shade of red. It looked amazing against her pale skin and dark hair.
“Or, you know, someone more calm and rational can handle her,” Sass said, smirking.
“Alaric made sure she was seated at the table with Teddy,” Lark reminded us. “Your mom will be happy to spend the night talking to him, trying to make connections.”
That was fair.
I didn’t love to admit it about my own mother, but she could be opportunistic. And meeting someone as insanely wealthy and well-connected as Teddy, a friend of the club, would make her think of all the ways she could exploit this new connection.
And Teddy was gracious enough to be willing to take one for the team in the name of keeping the peace for the wedding.
“You ready?” Eddie asked, knocking on the door. “Got someone out here eager to walk you down the aisle.”
I had no father to speak of.
But it had been Kylo who offered to give me away.
And, in a way, it sort of made perfect sense. Since if it wasn’t for Kylo getting himself wrapped up with shady people and shot, I might never have actually met Alaric in the first place.
Eddie was part of the bridal party as well. It was a surprisingly large affair.
And I felt tears prick my eyes at realizing how much had changed since I’d fallen in love with Alaric.
How much family I got because of him as well.
It was overwhelming anytime I thought about it.
The girls moved out first, taking the arms of their escorts, and starting to make their way to the hall.
Leaving me to move out to see Kylo standing there, looking handsome in a suit, but with a bit of an edge, thanks to all of his tattoos and piercings.
“Darlin’,” he said with a deep exhale. “That’s a lucky man you got waiting for you,” he said, shaking his head at me before offering me his arm.
The second we moved into the doorway, and the music started to play, and my gaze found Alaric, like magic, the nerves just… evaporated.
Because nothing had ever felt as right as agreeing to spend the rest of my life with that man.
Someone who challenged me, yet brought me security, someone who motivated me, but offered a supportive shoulder or strong arms when I needed to hide away.
The most peace I’d ever found in my entire anxious life was when I was near him.
