Alpha Zander
Epilogue 1

After everything that life has thrown at me this year, I was so proud and excited to finish school and go to one of the best universities in the country to study psychology. Graduation went beautifully; I was so happy mum and dad both came and saw me give my valedictorian speech, and despite everything I was glad they supported me.

It was a huge honour to be the school’s valedictorian this year. it put a little bit of pressure on me, having to write a speech, but it wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle.

The dinner was beautiful, something they held yearly to send off the seniors after stressful exams. I appreciated saying thank you and goodbye to everyone, I hoped I would still see them in the future, but no one can make any promises.

I had one more fabulous night with my girls, Chloe and Skyla and I was filled with laughter and love. Our friendship won’t ever change, no matter what pack we are in. Thankfully, Zander has accepted that.

I’m glad I chose psychology. I wanted to choose something that would help with our pack so that when our members would come and seek help, I would know the proper counsel to help them if they didn’t feel like speaking to anyone else about certain things.

I was so giddy with excitement when l got accepted that Zander didn’t know what to do with me.

He has been quiet the last little bit of the trip. I glance over at him as we drive through the streets of our pack that has started to become familiar to me. I don’t even know where we are going, but I can feel his nervousness rolling off him in waves.

This afternoon when he got home, he said, “wear something nice and comfy. We’re going out tonight.” So here I am in the passenger seat of his car wearing nice jeans, a flowing floral top, and slip-on sandals. I did my hair all nice and loose and put a little makeup on, just how he likes it. He looks handsome in dark black jeans and a navy button-up top.

I sit here wondering what could be making him so nervous. He’s been acting a little weird all week, blocking me from some of his emotions and thoughts now and then, but I just put it down to stress and being thrown into learning more about the pack and how it is run.

Since finishing school, his dad has helped us transition into our roles full-time and figure out everything. We are holding my Luna ceremony next month at the full moon, and everyone is going to be there. It’ll be an amazing event. I couldn’t wait to meet the rest of Zander’s pack. Wyatt suggested we invite some Alphas and Beta from other packs to mark the special occasion.

“Zander, babe, you’ve been driving me crazy, what’s going on?” I finally ask him, getting sick of the silence and his stress levels.

“Huh?” He asks, turning to me and blinking out of his daze.

“Why are you a nervous wreck right now?” l ask as I reach out and touch him, offering relief through our bond.

“it’s nothing, I promise,” he gives me a s3xy smile, mischief dancing in his eyes as he looks at me..

“Am I allowed to know where we are going?” I sigh,

“All in good time, sweetheart,” he chuckles. I am at least happy he isn’t too stressed tonight, just nervous.

Soon Zander pulls up at the familiar little cottage that we both have grown so fond of. I smile at the memories we both shared here. I miss the days we could escape and just be peaceful here. While it is a good thing that Zander is more involved with the pack now, I do miss the connection we had back when things were simpler.

He helps me out of the car as we make our way toward the front. I frown as I see little rose petals and daisies lining the door.

“What’s going on?” l ask curiously as he unlocks the door leading me inside.

The cottage was transformed into something completely magical: a string of fairy lights climbs along the staircase rails, and little floating tea lights are placed around the living room with rose petals and daisies.

It’s beautiful. I gape in awe as I looked around. Did he do all this for me? Why?

My heart is thundering in my chest as I try to understand what’s happening. Kia has slipped into the back of my mind not offering any assistance. Even Jace is quiet.

I turn around to ask Zander what is going on, only to replace him down on one knee, holding a little box in his hands.

“What are you…” I trail off as he begins to talk.

“Ashleigh Kylie Steward, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I know our start was rocky, but I only hope to make a better future for us both. I love you so much, sweetheart, and l can’t wait to be by your side for the rest of my life. Will you marry me?”

I blink at him, flustered. It wasn’t the conventional thing for wolves to get married. Once we found our mates, we would just move in with our significant other, and that was it. You would have some sort of celebration but never anything huge like a wedding.

“Yes.. yes.. yes..” I squeal, jumping up in his arms and bringing him closer into a deep k!ss.

He picks me up as I wrap my legs around him for support as carries me toward the bedroom.

We quietly enjoy each other’s company as we lie in bed in tangled sheets. I trace a finger on his naked chest while Zander plays with my hair. Moments like these are rare, nowadays, with everything we need to do. Finally, we have peaceful bliss.

I have one more thing to give you,” he mumbles before reaching across the bedside table. I sit up slightly to face him, and he pulls out the little blue velvet box I once owned. My heart thunders in my chest, and tears threaten to fall.

The one little item I had fallen in love with weeks ago sat in his hands as he held it out to me. I believe wholeheartedly that I made the right choice at the time, giving it back, but I missed wearing this little item that meant so much to me.

“Now that you are going to be my wife and mate, will you also be my Luna?” he whispers, looking at me with so many emotions. I could feel everything through our bond. I love him more than anything in this world; I know he already knew the answer. But, I still appreciated him asking me.

I nodded vigorously, unable to speak, with happy tears streaming down my face. He breaks out into a big grin before bringing me into another smouldering k!ss.