167\u2013Dancing With The Groom\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeline:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter twirled me gently, guiding each step to make sure I did not trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before I could catch my breath, he drew me toward him in one swift motion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His arm slid around my waist, holding me firmly as he shifted our pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he lowered me into a deep dip, supporting my back with one hand while the other steadied my arm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My body leaned back, suspended in his hold, my hair dancing in the air as he kept me secure in mid\u2013air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, everything felt silent. His eyes stayed on mine, and my breath caught.\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
The music softened around us. All I could sense was the strength of his grip and the warmth of his hold as he kept me to the side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The music suddenly stopped, and everyone fell silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter swallowed, his eyes fixed on me, his breathing erratic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone around us stood frozen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My gaze shifted to Yuvonne, who now stood right beside us, glaring at me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes were narrowed, and no smile touched her lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She took another step forward with her hands clenched at her sides.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter slowly raised me from mid\u2013air and balanced my body until I stood firmly again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now that I stood next to him, Yuvonne approached us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The crowd watched her, likely wondering what she intended to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, it looked as if she might strike me. However, once she stopped, she smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, sister, for coming,\u201d she stated. Her voice sounded sweet, although fake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She reached for Baxter\u2019s hand and linked her arm through his.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, baby. Let\u2019s go. Enough dance for the day,\u201d she stated quietly, though she kept a smile on her lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she pulled him away from me, lifting her chin so everyone could see.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I remained in place while people gathered around the stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The couple was preparing to cut the engagement cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The crowd pushed closer. My chest grew tight, and I felt as if I were being swallowed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As I tried to step back, my heel caught on something.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I almost tripped before an arm wrapped around my waist and steadied me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I opened my mouth, ready to thank Elgin, but when I turned, my eyes widened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was not Elgin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
167\u2013Dancing With The Groom\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was Alpha Ron.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stood there in a light grey suit. His hair was combed back neatly, and his jaw was cleanly shaved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked handsome as he raised an eyebrow at me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are you staring at me like you have seen a ghost?\u201d he wondered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I swallowed and looked away for a second.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh no, it\u2019s not that. I thought it was Elgin.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The words slipped out before I could stop them, and I noticed the way his face tensed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A faint hurt crossed his eyes before he forced a smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStill, thank you very much,\u201d I added quickly and hesitantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He held my gaze for a few seconds, making it easy to notice when his eyes softened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stepped back, and when I glanced up, I noticed Baxter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His brows were pulled together. His attention was fixed on Alpha Ron while he stood there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It confused me because Baxter was standing with Yuvonne, holding a knife to cut the cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He still looked unhappy. But he had no right to feel that way. He was the one getting engaged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both Alpha Ron and I looked toward the couple. Baxter cut the cake first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He fed a piece to Yuvonne, but when she fed him back, she smeared too much of it on his cheek.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laughing and giggling followed as others joined in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The crowd was excited to watch such a playful couple.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wiped his cheek with his thumb, looking slightly awkward because I knew he was not the type to do something like that in public, but this was how love changed people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He then fed cake to his mother and father. Yuvonne did the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The crowd clapped and cheered loudly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My attention stayed on them until I noticed Elgin stepping toward me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He placed himself between Alpha Ron and me, adjusting his coat\u00a0<\/p>\n
The rest of the evening passed in a blur. People wandered around giving gifts. Some congratulated the couple.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Others moved toward the food tables. I stood in the corner watching everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My feet had begun to ache.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I had never been to such a busy evening in the werewolf community, and I knew most conversations revolved around their wolves, their strengths, and their ranks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I did not fit in, and today felt the same. Everyone kept mentioning Yuvonne and how lucky she was to be an omega who found an alpha.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then I heard people talk about me. How Yuvonne\u2019s sister never had a wolf.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
How I ran away as a human but now there were rumors that my wolf had awakened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was too much being said. Some even whispered that my children came from alphas and not only one, but several, and others wondered if I had cheated on my human husband.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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