Amber’s PoVI smoothed the fabric of the dress down with my hands as I stared at my reflection in shock.I almost didn’t recognise the woman staring back at me in the mirror. If someone had told me a few months ago that I would be standing here now, on the morning of my wedding looking like a completely different woman, I would have never believed them.I tried to ignore the butterflies that plagued my stomach and the anxiety that gnawed on my insides, but it was hard. Was I really going to be able to get through the wedding feeling like this? I hadn’t been this nervous yesterday so why now?“Amber, is everything okay? You’ve gone really pale.” Lilly said gently, “do you need something to eat? Or even drink?”I bit at the inside of my cheek as I shook my head.“No, I don’t think so. It’s just nerves.”“Nerves?” Lily repeated with a little wrinkle of her nose as a shocked expression suddenly appeared on her face, “Wait! You aren’t having second thoughts are you?!”I laughed suddenly an

After the wedding ceremony was over, everyone was moved through to the receiving room where we would take photos, thank the attending guests, and accept gifts.Despite how uncomfortable I felt being the center of attention and under the scrutiny of some of the most powerful names in our world, I smiled through it all because Ryan stood at my side with my hand tightly clasped in his.I took a moment to marvel at just how incredible my new husband was as he handled the social interactions with a grace and composure that proved just how good of an ALpha he was. He could be fierce when needed, and he had indeed earned his fearsome reputation, but he could also be gentle and the very image of diplomatic proficiency.Each Alpha and Luna that approached us with their blessings and gifts, hoped to increase their diplomatic relationship with us, from smaller packs to larger packs, and Ryan treated them all equally. It made my heart swell with pride to see him act this wa

“Wait a minute, hold on.” Ryan said as he shook his head in disbelief, “Your mother was here? When?!”“Just before the wedding. I thought that you knew because Lilly showed her inside.” I answered.“No, I had no idea. I already reprimanded the team for not having freed her in time to see you before the wedding, so they were going to move the operation forward and bring her here tonight so that we could surprise you in the morning.” He explained with a frown, “Obviously, someone else got there first. Was it your father? Did he finally come to his senses?”“No, it definitely wasn’t him.”I replied, shaking my head, “I already thought about it and if it was, I think he would have held it over us somehow.”“Then are you sure it was your mother?”I stared at him with wide eyes as I considered his words. It had never crossed my mind to question her identi

Alpha Luke’s PoVI couldn’t believe how rude Viola was being and I was forced to apologize profusely to the Alpha and Luna that we had been talking with when she suddenly ran off in the middle of the conversation with a half-assed excuse.I glared after her as I watched her elbow her way through the crowd and shove important people out of her path, making a mental note to knuckle down on her punishments when we returned home.It was glaringly obvious that I had been too soft on her and she was in dire need of being put in her place. She was doing nothing to help neither her nor our pack’s reputation and that needed to change.Gradually the room began to empty as people began to bid each other goodnight and make their way home and I soon realized that not only had my wife disappeared from my side, but Viola had still not returned.I swore internally at the disloyalty of my own family while keeping a benign smile plastered on my face as I made my way out towards my car. If they weren’t

Amber’s PoVRyan sighed in frustration as he waited for Tom to get back in touch with him with more information. He had reached out multiple times but received the same answer.They hadn’t found her and nor did they have any information on who the unknown woman was although honestly, if all of what she had said was true, I couldn’t see it being anyone else other than my mother. She simply knew too much.“Ryan,” I said gently, “Let’s not think about this now. I’m sorry I brought the mood down. It’s our wedding night.”“You didn’t bring the mood down at all, Amber. Don’t ever apologize for being honest with me.”I shifted closer to him and he reached for my face tenderly, brushing his finger gently across my cheek. My eyes closed as a pleasurable shiver of anticipation ran down my spine and I reached for him, my hands running along his well-defined abs and down to the belt of his trousers as he sucked a sharp breath in.“Our first night as man and wife,” He murmured, allowing his finger