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A lot of preparations had to be made in the palace, and some vital rites had to be performed on the couple's part before the big day.

Lavana also planned to inform Rome of her upcoming wedding. He had to be present in any way because he helped her and Beatrix find safe land. There was also Carl Smith, the restaurant owner who fed and housed them for free back then.

Alpha Zehelina Mockridge was learning excellently from those sent to teach her the ways of Alpha by the werewolf council. It wasn't easy but she was resolved to prove that she wouldn't be relying on the Olmpha's might and fame to take the Blood Star Pack to new heights.

Blood Star pack was also busy as they'd gotten new land and properties to control and manage until their Alpha's return. For now, Mel and Rolandro were in charge.

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2 weeks to the wedding...

Phoenix and his mate were above a water body, close to land. He was clad in only a blue swimming trunk, leaving his upper body bare. Lavana wore a slightly loose wh