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Eli POV

It was five AM when I decided to get up. I slipped off my nightshirt and went into my bathroom. I turned on a nice hot shower and stepped in.

I sang in the shower. A smile broke out across my face. I still had my beautiful voice.

"Baby why don't you want me to wrap you up and give you all my love?

I'll make you feel like you're up in heaven above.

I'll make your legs weak

Bring you down to your knees.

Oh baby why don't you come to me please?" I sang a made up song as I rinsed off in the hot water. I chuckled at myself as I turned off the water and stepped out of the shower.

I dried myself off and walked out of the bathroom with my towel wrapped around me. I grabbed a gray shirt and black leggings and slipped them on. They fit okay-a little big but it was fine. I sighed and walked out of my room going down the hall. No one roamed the halls but me and I made my way to the kitchen. Once at my destination I got out pancake mix and started making the batter. I turned on the oven and also put some eggs and bacon on in two other pans. I poured on some batter and waited for my pancakes to be ready for flipping. It wasn't long before I had myself a good breakfast laid out. I piled four pancakes, two eggs and eight pieces of bacon on my plate. Then I hurriedly cleaned and put away the dishes I'd made a mess of. I sat at the table and poured some hot syrup over my flapjacks and started eating.

"Someone's up early." A deep voice behind me said and I almost choked on my food. I glanced behind me to see Nathan standing in the doorway wearing a tank top and boxers watching me with a smirk. I grinned as I saw my mark on the curve of his neck.

"I could say the same about you." I retorted slyly. My mate chuckled and sat at the table across from me. I continued to eat until I had some left and I pushed it to him.

"Here." I said and he gave me a long look.

"It's not like I poisoned it." I said and Nathaniel took a bite and soon was done with the rest of my food.

"That was good." He said as he leaned back in his chair grinning at me.

"I figured that since you scarfed it down as you did." I said rolling my eyes. Nathan chucked and suddenly hopped from his seat. He walked around the table and wrapped his arms around me. I tensed up immediately and the alpha leaned down and kissed my forehead.

"Eli..." Nathan groaned softly and kissed my neck. I swallowed and tried to ignore the sparks but soon I was up and pushing him against the wall. He growled and flipped us over so that I was pinned. He grinned and planted a soft kiss on my lips. I felt a moan escape me and I gripped his face in my hands as I deepened the kiss. Damn mate bond.

"Nathan." I breathed as he picked me up and sat me on the counter. My legs were automatically parted for him and he stepped in between and pressed himself against me. His hands locked onto my waist as he held me to him. He pulled away and stared into my eyes.

"Eli, for your behavior yesterday I'm going to punish you." Nathan grunted with a smirk. I raised an eyebrow.

"And how do you expect to do that?" I inquired softly.

Without a word he swooped down and pressed his lips against mine and locked me in a passionate kiss. I tried to push him away but I couldn't and instead my arms wrapped around his neck pulling him closer, begging for the feel of his body against mine, for his lips never to break contact. The kiss deepened and he hugged me closer. After what seemed like eternal bliss he pulled away and we gasped for breath. I lowered my hands away from him and he loosened his hold on me.

"Just think about how the mating will be." Nathan murmured in my ear. I blinked and tried not to think about it. I frowned slightly as I realized I just gave in to my hormonal desires.

"Yep but it won't be anytime soon." I said casually and pushed Nathaniel away from me.

"Why not?" Nathan whined and I scoffed.

"I still haven't forgiven you." I sighed and he growled.

"But I- we just-" he began but I waved my hand in his face.

"It's not a big deal Nathaniel honestly. It's not like we had sex or anything. The mating process wasn't completed. It isn't a big deal." I sad with a shrug and he growled.

"Yes it is. You're my mate-the least you can do is let me love you." He huffed and I paused. Love me? He loves me?

Nathan snapped his mouth shut and looked at the ground when I didn't answer right away.

"If only you knew the pain you put me through." I growled and Nathan looked at me with sad eyes.

"I know I screwed up but please-" Nathan tried but I tuned him out.

"I'm going to my room. Go work on you damn Alpha duties or something." I growled and left the room. I heard Nathaniel snarl as I walked down the hall and I smirked yet it hurt me a little. I knew I was hurting him more than it hurt me...

I went to my room and decided to take another shower to get the feeling of Nathan off of me and to cool my head. I changed into a new set of clothes and sighed. Then I just stared at my reflection scolding my own behavior. My lips still burned from the contact, still tingled with the feel of his. I shouldn't have let it go so far but I cant deny that I wanted to. I wanted him but first he'd have to earn it. With a sigh I strolled out of my room only to run into Alex.

"Luna there's a wedding taking place in a few days. You and Alpha have received an invite. It's Alpha Clayton Ravenwolf marrying Luna Katlyn." Alex muttered as he walked up to me and handed me a letter. I looked it over and blinked.

"Clayton Ravenwolf? The Ravenwolf? The alpha of the strongest pack known?" I said in shock. That pack lived miles from ours. Though we were neighbors none the least; our pack was small compared to theirs, really small. Alex nodded. I shivered softly.

"Yes. They want you two to join. No fighting, nothing hostile. Just a nice harmonious wedding." Alex said and I stared at the letter.

"It doesn't say that on here." I said wondering where he got all this from. Was he positive there'd be no danger? After all we were going to the Clayton Ravenwolf's home.

"I spoke to the messenger." He said curtly then dipped his head and left.

I looked down at the invitation. Looks like Nathaniel and I were going to a wedding. Who would deny such an invite?

Katlyn POV

I slipped into the beautiful white wedding dress and marveled at my reflection. I'd changed after my first shift, my body was curvier and my hair had a glossy look to it. My face had changed a little but not much and now I looked downright sexy all the time. It was kind of weird. Yet everyone told me that was normal of a "Pure White" to change and grow in appearance. My eyes confused me though as it did some others. One eye was now an electric gold and it seemed to glow in any sort of light. The other was an orange amber shade. It was strange but still beautiful.

"Yay! You look stunning! You're gonna be my sister! I can't wait! Oh my Goddess you're messing up your hair!" Lexi squealed and rushed over to where she was seated on the couch beside my mother. She started frantically patting and prodding my hair. My mom smiled at me and I saw tears in her eyes.

"Mom don't cry or I'm gonna cry." I said and she nodded and wiped away her tears.

"Sorry I can't help it. My baby's getting married." My mother cried with a soft smile and then started sobbing. I felt some tears and I wiped them away and brushed my hands on my dress.

"The dress! Don't wipe on the dress!" Lexi gasped and I giggled.

"C'mon Lex it's just tears. I don't wear makeup remember?" I said and she sighed when she examined the dress. Not a mark marred it.

"Oh yeah. Sorry Kate it just looks like you have mascara on. I forget your lashes are so long and dark." She said with a chuckle and I hugged her. My mom finally got control of herself and she hugged me as well.

"It's almost time." Lexi said hopping up and down and I giggled. My heart felt like it was going to burst. I was getting married to the man I loved.

I waited to walk down the aisle and my dad stood beside with with a grin on his face.

"My little girl is all grown up." My father whispered. I looked into his glossy eyes and smiled softly.

Violins began to play and my father gave me a look.

"Come on darling." He said and linked his arm in mine. With that he led me down the aisle.

The place was packed. Hundreds of werewolves. The whole pack and some others from outside packs. Everyone waiting to see the Alpha and Luna join together in marriage. All eyes landed on me and gasps and smiles flooded the room. But I was only looking at one person and he smiled softly at me and as I watched he covered his mouth and I could see tears pooling in his eyes. Oh my Clayton...

Beautiful. Clayton's voice echoed in my head and I smiled softly.

Clay you're crying. I replied and I giggled when I saw his eyes widen and he wiped his eyes quickly and stood up straight. He smiled as I waltzed up to him and my dad let me go. I looked into my mate's loving eyes and smiled....

"You may kiss the bride." The man said and Clayton didn't hesitate in capturing my lips in his. Cheers rang out as we broke apart and Clayton wrapped me in a hug.

"Mrs. Katlyn Ravenwolf, I love the sound of that." Clayton murmured and I giggled.

Suddenly a scent hit me and I tensed up. Clayton noticed and tensed as well, "What's wrong?" He inquired and I shrugged.

"I don't know... I feel weird." I said and it was true my hands tingled and soon so did the rest of my body but it slowly faded.

"Nevermind its gone." I muttered and Clayton smiled softly.

"Well are you up for the celebratory party later?" He said and I nodded.

"Congratulations Alpha Clayton, it's nice to see mates getting united in matrimony." A deep voice grumbled and I turned to see a dark haired rather good looking man with red-brown eyes. He was not better looking than my Clayton though. Not by a long shot. I was getting a weird vibe off of him and I didn't like it.

"Alpha Nathaniel? Haven't seen you since well... I don't know years ago?" Clayton said with a slight frown.

"Yes. I was wondering if you could give me some advice on something... I just- Eli?" I watched as Nathaniel looked around for a bit before sighing.

"Goddess dammit. I knew she'd run off. I need help. How do you make your mate love you?" Nathan said turning and looking and Clayton then me with wide pleading eyes.