The store manager approached us, catching the tail end of the interaction. She sent the clerk away to do busy work in the back, “My apologies Alpha, I will keep her busy while your group is here.”
The manager turned to me and gave me a once over, “Let’s get the tape measure and figure out exactly what we’re looking for. Lady Kami, let’s get her upstairs.”
“You got it, Miss Martha.” Kami giggled and grabbed my hand, dragging me toward the stairs with Martha following behind us. Kami looked back at the boys, “Come on Mat, aren’t you the wardrobe expert?”
“I’m right behind you!” Mat jogged to catch up to us, laughing at Kami.
“What about Tristan?” I asked.
“He’ll be fine. He and the warriors will wait in the lobby area. Mis
~Tristan~ I watched Thomas’ eyes widen as he took the bags from Mat, and watched him do a double take. Odd. Thomas was usually a very stoic guy when on duty. He left to put the bags away and Will elbowed me, “Uh, Boss, you should take a look at the stairs. You’ll understand in a moment.” “What are you talking about?” I turned, looking at Will with my brows furrowed. He pointed and I let my gaze continue to where he was pointing. My jaw dropped. Alyce and Kami were coming down the stairs. Alyce was laughing with Kami and she looked amazing. Her hair was loose, half pulled up from her face, save for a couple strands used to frame it. Her pale skin stood out against the dark fabric of her shirt, her cleavage visible, but not hanging out on display. The shirt was designed to let a small strip of skin on her stomach show. The dark wash jeans hugged her curves and somehow they had gotte
A waitress came over to get our drink orders, Kami got an iced coffee, and I ordered a banana milkshake. “I’ll be right back with those drinks.” She said before heading back to the kitchen with our drink orders. “What are our plans after lunch?” I asked. “Your Luna dress and maybe 3 or 4 others to have on hand for various occasions.” Kami answered “Well at least that should be a fairly quick stop.” Mat laughed a little, and Kami gave me a look that said I was crazy. “Maybe not?” I retracted my statement. “No, you will have to try the dresses on. There’s no way to know how they fit just by looking at them dear.” Mat said.
An hour later we were settling our bill, I insisted on paying for lunch and left Krista a large tip. I grabbed my bags of clothing from the lingerie shop and Tristan carried the bags of dessert. We headed for the truck. Apparently the dress shop was on the other side of the plaza, about a mile from the diner. We loaded into the vehicle, making sure our dessert bags wouldn’t tip over on the ride. I tucked my lingerie bags under my seat after folding them closed so nothing would slide out and no one could peek. It was a short trip across the shopping area and Tristan pulled into a parking spot just down from the shop. Kami was out the door before Tristan even shut it off. Thomas and Will were scrambling to get out before Kami could run off without anyone. Thankfully she was waiting on me. I took my time getting out, giving the others a chance to get
I didn’t wake until we were pulling into the drive and the crunching of the gravel reached my ears. Tristan was still stroking my hair. I sat up and stretched a little, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to fall asleep.” I murmured, not quite awake yet. “No worries love, you really were tired.” Tristan smiled at me. “Your snoring didn’t bother us too much.” Mat teased. I glared at him, “You really do have a death wish don’t you, Mattie?” “Only with you Aly.” I rolled my eyes at him and opened my door as Tristan shut the SUV off. I started gathering bags while the others got out. Kami, Mat and Tristan got the rest of the bags. I looked at Thomas and Will, “Thanks again for accompanying us.”
“Are you ready for tomorrow?” Kami asked Mat and I, “And your parents too, Mat?” “Tomorrow is easy for us, we’re just joining a new pack. Aly’s the one who has to go through all the hoopla.” “Thanks Mat, I can feel the love. Am I ready for all the hoopla, as Mattie put it, no. I dislike hoopla. However; I am 100% ready to join this pack.” “And to become Luna,” Tristan added with a grin. “Is anyone ever truly ready to take on that role? Sure we do it, but Luna’s usually aren’t trained their entire life for the role like Alpha’s are. We know who the next Alpha’s will be, Luna’s are a surprise. I’m happy to be in the role by your side, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it yet.” I answered honestly. “I promise, you will be amaz
We collapsed together on the bed, worn out and very happily satisfied. I slid off him, curling into his side. His arms wrapped around me, holding me close to him, “That was amazing, you are amazing. I love you.” I heard him whisper to me. “So are you. I love you with everything I am.” I murmured back to him. We snuggled for a few minutes before he rolled out of the bed. I sat up a bit and watched him as he walked to the bathroom. I heard the shower start before he came back out and scooped me out of the bed. “I could walk ya know?” I giggled at him. “I know, but I want to take care of you.” He grinned at me and carried me into the bathroom. He stepped into the shower with me and set me gently on my feet. I stepped into the water, relishing in the feeling of the heat
~Tristan~ We woke to someone banging on our bedroom door. I heard Alyce groan and roll away from the sound, snuggling into my chest. “Make it go away…” she grumbled. I wrapped my arms around her, ignoring the door but whoever was out there wasn’t giving up, they banged again. Now I was grumbling, rolling out of the bed with a growl. Alyce burrowed into the blankets, trying to hide from the door and the morning. I cracked the door open, Kami standing there impatiently. I growled softly, “What?” “Don’t growl at me, Mister. Beauty is a long process and I need our Luna. It’s already ten, not my fault if you all stayed up all night.” She shoved in past me and ran, jumping on the bed, right onto Alyce, “Time to rise and shine, Sleeping Beauty!”
~Alyce/Faelyn~ The door to the room opened and Tristan slipped in with the tray of breakfast, Mat right behind him, lingering in the doorway. “No, Sir! Out!” Kami screeched at Tristan. “Kami, let them enjoy breakfast, we can set up everything across the hall while they eat, and then Tristan promises to leave and be a good Alpha-to-be until the ceremony.” Mat coaxed, giving me a narrow eyed look at Tristan when he spoke about his promise. “Absolutely, I promise.” He looked determined to stay for breakfast, regardless of Kami’s answer, but she seemed to think about it for a moment, eyeing him sideways. “Alright, then I don’t wanna see you on this floor until after the ceremony.” Kami conceded as she left with Mat to go prepare