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4 Months Later...

Lucinda POV

The months sped past on planning a wedding. The following day, after he proposed, the whole pack rejoiced in celebrations because it was official that their Alpha is going to get his Queen. Of course, I told Ollie before all the Alphas were informed because he would tease me for not telling him.

When we told all the Alpha of the wedding, they sent us gifts of congratulations. To help plan the wedding, Lillian came over much to Ollie dismay. I also allowed Annie to help plus Flora and Daisy who I made friends with.

But like I said, the months flew by and right now I am sitting in the bath trying to feel relaxed but I am a bag of nerves. I know the girls are outside getting dressed up in their dresses.

A maid comes into the bathroom and gestures for me to get out and dry off, which I do. I set out of the bathroom and I saw my 4 bridesmaids; Annie, Flora, Daisy and Lillian. "My gosh girls, you all look beautiful," I say and Flora faces reddened a bit. They are wearing sequin, floor-length, one-shoulder, sleeveless Rose Gold dresses.

"Yeah, yeah. I know we look grand but the bride needs to get a move on. You got up late even after all 4 of us jumped on you. You lazy ass went back to sleep, so you have 2 hours to be ready." Lillian scolds me to which I rolled my eyes. I sit on a stool in front of the vanity desk. A hired hairdresser starts to brush and style my hair while a makeup artist does my make up. While they do their stuff the girls just chit chat about anything.

What felt like forever, both hair and makeup were done. My hair was done with what looks like a big plat which was puffed out. They put Navy and Rose Gold crystals through my hair. For makeup, a simple natural look because everyone said that I don't need to hide behind makeup. But a little bit of mascara, rose gold with a hint of navy eyeshadow and pale pink lip gloss.

Now to put my dress on. I didn't want anything too big or too fitting. Zaliver wanted a fitted dress because he wanted to show me off but of course, I said no and shoved him away. Don't worry, he hasn't seen the dress. My dress was a white princess dress that puffed out a bit but not too much, I'm my preference. It's strapless with a sweetheart neckline and lace. There is also a ribbon that is Rose gold that goes around the bodice. The maid lifted up the dress and shimmy it over my head, being careful of my hair and makeup.

When they were done, I walked over to the long mirror that hangs in the walk-in wardrobe. What stared back at me wasn't me. I would never be seen like this in front of a crowd but I was going to. I noticed I didn't have jewellery on. So I walked back to the dresser and put on a simple one jewelled necklace, Rose Gold singled studded earrings and my favourite ring well second to the ring that Zaliver proposed with.

All of a sudden a sad thought occurred. I wouldn't have my father walk me down the aisle. He would love to see me now. I didn't notice that a few stray tears escaped me until Lillian wiped them away. "Don't you dare cry on me now. Don't want to ruin your good look. Come on, let's get you knocked up." She says to me, making me smile.

The maids bowed when the five of us left the room and headed down the stairs towards the back of the palace. The wedding is being healed in the gardens because it was large enough for everyone and I liked the idea of the wedding to be outside. We stopped when we got to the double doors to the gardens. Other maids were waiting there with our flowers. The bridesmaids have either Navy or Rose Gold roses while mine had both with a few White Roses. When we were ready, the maids pulled back the curtains and a guard opened the door that allowed my four bridesmaids to walk down the aisle before my turn.

I was on my own, the maids had disappeared, when someone tapped my shoulder. I spun around and saw Oliver. "Ollie, what are you doing here? You should be standing with Zaliver."

He rubbed his neck, "Well, I and Zaliver discussed you walking down the aisle on your own and giving yourself away. Since I and you are closer to each other than the others, I said I would walk and give you away. If this is okay with you?"

I felt tears in my eyes. "Ollie, thank you. It would be an honour to walk me to my mate." I pulled him into a hug and whispered into his ear, "I hoped someone would walk with me". We pulled back with huge grins. Oliver tapped on the door to let them know to proceed. I linked my arm through his right arm and both of the doors opened.

There were rows of people here from far and wide. Navy and Rose Gold roses were lining the way to the end of the aisle where my mate waited with his best men and bridesmaids. I and Oliver started the slow walk up to them.

Zaliver chose Oliver, Jupiter, Peter and Flora's mate, James as his best man. All of them were wearing Navy suits with white shirts, Navy ties and the best men had either Navy or Rose Gold Roes in the front pockets whereas Zaliver had a White one plus a crown was also sat upon his head. I caught Lillian drooling over Oliver while on the walk but I couldn't complain because I was drooling over my own mate.

We reached the end and Oliver handed me over to Zaliver who had the biggest smile ever. Oliver went and stood with the other boys. The priest started his words but I wasn't taking them in but was eye raping my mate. It wasn't until Zaliver was saying his vows I tuned in. "Lucinda, who knew that one of the few females Alpha of the world would be my mate. You are strong, wilful and the loveliest girl I have ever had the chance to lay eyes on. There are no words that can describe you because they don't do you justice. I will forever love you. I will promise to be with you through the hard times and bring you the happiness that you deserve. So I take you as my wedded wife for as long as I live and breathe."

I take in a breath and proceed with my own, "Zaliver, I wasn't sure that we could have been together because of the differences but I guess I was wrong because we do belong together. Leaving my position as Alpha was the best decision I made. You are wonderful and made everything happy again. You bring out the side that nobody else sees that can be refreshing. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I will love you to the moon and back. I promise to be with you through thick and thin. I will stand by you through everything either the good and bad. I will promise to bring happiness that you also deserve. So I take you as my wedded husband for as long as I live and breathe." I said this while looking into his eyes during it his eyes glistened with tears. We exchanged rings and then Zaliver will mark me in front of everyone. So he pulled me close and I allowed room for him to have access to my neck. When his teeth pierced the skin it hurt for a few seconds but then it turned into pleasure. My brain was filled with all new mind links to our pack. I was once again an official member of a pack.

When he released me and licked the blood away, a crown was placed on my head and announced that I was the Queen. The crowd went wild and congratulations were sounded. Zaliver picked me up and ran down the aisle towards the dining room. There was a grand meal waiting for all of us.

The evening was full of dancing and music. I danced with all my old inner circle at White Rose. I also met with a close ally King from America called Julian, who was on a quest to find his mate finally and he stopped by. He soon left though to get back travelling. It was a fun evening meeting the different Alphas of packs who don't really see and hear from.

Once I and Zaliver found it appropriate to disappear from the party mode everyone was in. We hid in the bedroom where we came together as a whole. Zaliver re-marked me again and he allowed me to put a mark on him. It was the best day ever!