Betrayed Luna's Second Chance Alphas
Betrayed Luna’s Second Chance Alphas – Chapter 80

-Riley-

“You two will kill me.”

“Oh, don’t die yet,” Adrian teased. “We have another stop to make.”

“Where are we going?”

“Somewhere you will love,” Roman said as he stood up and gave me his hand. I took it, because my legs were still trembling from what happened just a few seconds ago. As I walked past a table, I heard someone calling me. I turned around to see Sammi, and she waved at me.

“Enjoying your night?” her eyes sparkled and I shook my head with a smile.

“Have a great night.”

“Well, I am going home alone tonight.” She winked as she pointedly looked at Roman’s arm around me and Adrian’s hand on mine.

“Well, who knows,” I said before I walked outside. Adrian opened the door for me and I stumbled in. He took the driver side while Roman went to sit on the back.

After a while, the car came to a stop in front of the storefront Roman and Adrian had bought for me — for my future bakery. I felt a smile pulling in my lips as I stared at it. It was spacious, and I still couldn’t believe they had done it for me. After everything Hiran had done, replaceing them in the weirdest possible way, still baffled me, but here they were. They were amazing men, and their parents should be proud of them. They never took me for granted, not even for a minute.

Yes, there were some hiccups here and there, and we had to replace ourselves and each other along the way, but I knew we were here. We had finally reached our destiny, the destination. We were going to be okay as long as we were together.

The place was decorated with golden ribbons, flowers, and candles everywhere. It glowed. There was a kind of magic in the very air that surrounded the shop.

In the middle, there was a table for three, filled with delicious food. I licked my lips with a sigh.

The air smelled like butter and flowers, and a song softly filled the background, its sweet melody adding to the romantic atmosphere of the moment.

Roman and Adrian took their chairs and motioned me to sit. Heart beating softly, I sat down. Their eyes shone with affection and excitement. Roman took my right hand in his, while Adrian grabbed my left hand, sending a rush of warmth through me. The anticipation of what was to come filled the air, making my heart flutter. Everything felt soft, and also intense. I wanted to memorize everything, but I knew nothing else mattered. Only the men sitting in front of me mattered.

“You know, Kitten, from the moment we met, I knew you were the one for me. You light up my life like the moon lights up the night sky. Life had been mechanical, ordinary before you, Emorilee Lowe, and then you came and made it extraordinary. I don’t want to go back to ordinary, not anymore. I love you. Will you marry me, and take our mark, and mark me?” Roman’s voice was trembling and his eyes shone with love and tears.

“He is so romantic,” Rene said with a sigh, her eyes hazy. “I- I feel like I have known him for a lifetime and some.”

Everything stilled and then the burst of feelings inside me made me feel like I would just rupture from it.

My heart melted as every word he said resonated deeply within me. He took my hand in theirs, and time froze.

“Riley, Red…” Adrian whispered as he pressed a k**s to the back of my hand. “You are smart, brave and the moment my eyes met yours, I knew you were going to shake my life, make it into something bigger and better, and you did. It was hard sometimes, and you kicked me in my heart a few times…”

I sighed and entwined my fingers with him. “I am sorry for that, Ad.” I really did hurt him, a lot, but he had always stayed by me, and proved to me how much I couldn’t live without him.

Roman’s love was like a storm, fierce and passionate, with emotions swirling like turbulent winds. When he loved, it was all-consuming, like a thunderous tempest that could leave you breathless and exhilarated, and I had enjoyed every moment of it, but Adrian…

Adrian’s love was like a gentle warmth of a crackling fire in the cold night. His love was subtle and comforting, like the soft glow of embers that illuminated the darkness with a sense of security and tranquility. He offered me comfort and solace when I really needed it. Adrian’s love was patient and steady, and still just as powerful.

While Roman’s love swept me off my feet in a whirlwind of emotions, Adrian’s love had a way of grounding me, providing stability and support.

And me, I was at the centre of this warmth and storm, and somehow they completed me in ways I couldn’t explain. And they completed each other two. Their love might not be passionate, but it was there, just as strong as their love for me. We made a set, and there was not one without the other. It took us time to come here, but here we are.

“I am kidding, love. I am sorry. No, don’t look so sad. I love you, Riley, and please, make me the luckiest Lycan on this side of the fores- city?”

“This guy is crazy, and he is mine!” Gem said with a proud smile. I had to agree with her.

I laughed and nodded to both of them. “YES. A million times and more.”

At that moment, it felt like the world had stopped spinning. All I could hear was the sound of my own heartbeat, and all I could see was the two men who meant the world to me, the people I wanted to spend my life with. A rush of emotion overwhelmed me, and I replied with tears of joy.

“Here…” They pushed a box towards me.

“For me?”

“Yes,” they said together. Fingers trembling, stomach fluttering, I opened it to replace the most perfect ring.

It was black metal with ruby and emerald. Small leaves twisted around the stones.

“Black for Rene.”

“Red for Gem. Green for your eyes.”

“You have thought a lot about this,” I said, my voice soft with appreciation.

“Yes, because everything about you is important to us, Riley. You know that, right?”

“I know that. I feel that. And I love you.”

***

(Two weeks later)

It had been two long weeks. I spend every free hour planning the mating ceremony. I couldn’t wait to carry their marks on my neck…

Dee h*p-checked me. “Here you are, once again lost in the cloud.”

Dee looked beautiful, glowing, happy. I knew everyone in the pack had already accepted her as their Luna. Of course, how could they not? She was perfect, she was everything a pack would want – strong, bold and kind. She would look after them like they were her own.

Some of the wolves from Crystal Park, including Ryan’s mom, Treena and Bailey’s dad, Hanson and her mom, were discharged. Treena still looked scared, but Reid had promised he would take good care of her, and the kids too. Ryan was happy to go with his mom, and so were Bailey and Ramon. I knew I would miss all of them.

Claire already did. So was Mirabel.

My father and Nadia were still trying to help Dean, but they had given up on Ethan.

My dad said it would be hard to make him who he was once.

“The only way to solve his pain, Riley, is to kill him. That was the most merciful thing we could do now. The pain, the suffering… it would only grow with each passing day. Keeping him locked in the cage is going to agitate him more and more, and- I don’t want to say this or do this, but you know that is the only way out of this for him,” my dad had said the last time Roman, Adrian and I visited Dean and Ethan.

My heart still broke to think… that that was the only way out for Ethan. Sometimes, not everyone get the happy ending.

“And now you look sad. Come on, Riley, stop thinking too much.”

“I can’t stop thinking about Ethan. How can I ever- Mirabel is-” My heart twisted in guilt. I didn’t know how I would look at the girl knowing that we were planning her father’s death.

“Mirabel has you, and Adrian and Roman. The queen and Josephine spoil her and Claire like they are a princess.”

“But still… Ethan is her dad and because of Hiran-“

“We have lost a lot because of Hiran, Riley, but you need to stop blaming yourself for everything that has gone bad. Life was sometimes full of good and bad and the worst. Tonight is your night, best friend. You need to stop looking sullen and start thinking about your mates. Smile, Riley.”

“I am ready,” Bella came out, wearing the bridesmaid’s dress. “Ashelene… you are taking longer than the bride.”

Ash came out, looking perfect. I could still sometimes see the way her smile fell, but I knew time would heal everything.

“Oh, you look perfect. Weston will go crazy.”

“Weston? Why?”

“Ash thinks he is sexy and I am setting her up with him,” Bella said, looking excited. “And your dad sent me a message this morning. He told me for the first time, Dean blinked and his fingers moved. I am so happy.”

I hugged her with a laugh. “Oh, that is amazing, I am so happy.”

“Oh, my brother just mind-linked me. He promised me not to allow you to change your mind and run away,” Bella said with a chuckle and I shook my head.

“No way in hell I am running away. This is the moment I have been waiting for since forever. This time, I knew there won’t be anything but happiness.”

“Roman did too. He told me to stop hogging you and bring you to him already.”

Our mating ceremony was more of a wedding ceremony, than marking. Only our closest ones were invited. I told Roman and Adrian that I wanted the marking to be done when no one was looking. It was such an intimate moment and I wanted to enjoy it fully… and they agreed.

I looked at myself in the mirror for one last time before I stood up. My dress was beautiful. Eva had really outdone herself. It was not a traditional white, but it just made my heart thunder and I knew I wanted it, just as I knew I wanted Rome and Adrian that first night.

“You look beautiful. You look perfect,” Gem said. My best friend. My trusted companion.

“Yes. You are marvellous, Riley, I am so glad to be a part of you.”

“I am too. I am so glad you both are a part of me.”

I grabbed my soft violet and white tulip bouquet and nervously looked at myself in the mirror once again.

“It is time,” Dee said as she pressed a k**s to my cheek. “Come on. Your dad is waiting.”

I felt a moment of pang… Nadia was not here, but… I sighed. Like Dee said, there were just too many things that would make me sad, but this night was the happiest night of my life, and I should only think about that. Sadness and problems could wait outside for just tonight.

“You are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen, Emorilee,” my dad said as he hugged me. I could see the longing in his eyes and I knew he was thinking about Nadia right now.

The night was twinkling and full of magic that enveloped me in its warmth. As I walked towards the two men standing there, I could feel the soft and happy sighs wrapping me in their embrace. I looked up to see the king and the queen, Adrian’s parents… Reid, Keller. Mirabel in a cute little dress, Claire in a pink gown. Dee, Bella, Ash and Finn. Linda and Roza and the kids had came back from Crystal Park, as well.

Everyone was here, everyone that mattered.

Roman met my eyes and motioned me to turn around. I gasped when I saw Nadia standing there with Dustin and Weston. She gave me a smile and sighed. The bridge between us would always be inaccessible. We had gone through a lot to ever really feel like a mother and a daughter, but… a part of me was happy that she was here. Maybe it was the part that Rene carried… with love and affection.

I blinked at them and they nodded. The world seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them and I could feel the warmth of their love seeping along my skin.

Roman and Adrian wrapped their arm around me, and I found solace in the quiet embrace of the moment, cherishing the intimacy they had created together.

Our hearts beat as one, our breaths in sync, and I was the happiest shifter alive.

The world outside ceased to exist, and I was in a realm of my own, where time slowed down and our souls intertwined.

The witch chanted ancient words and I felt the words connecting us beyond the world.

Everything was a dance of emotions, an unspoken language of love.

I cried when she finally pronounced we were mated and married, too, legally. Human way and wolf way.

We partied, but I couldn’t wait anymore. I wanted to feel their teeth sunken inside my throat, as their marks branded me as theirs. And I wanted them to be mine. I had waited a long, long time for it.

Adrian took my hand. “We want to talk with you,” Roman said as he pulled me further away from the crowd. I was expecting a k**s or some horny teasing, but they both looked serious.

“Wha- what? Did something happened?” My heart was pounding. No. I didn’t want this happiness to be corrupted by anything. Not yet. My night wasn’t over yet.

“Oh, no, no,” Adrian said quickly as he motioned to Roman.

“Wait for a minute,” Roman said as he walked away, leaving me alone with Adrian.

“Hey Riley…” Adrian said as he pulled me into a hug. “I- we-” he stopped when Roman finally joined us with Mirabel on his arms. My eyes widened. “We want to adopt Mirabel, but only if you want to. I want to be her father, Riley. She is special to me and I- I want her to be mine. Yours and mine.”

“Roman?”

“I agree with Adrian’s decision. He wants her to be his, and I want what you both want. You do love all the kids, and we will always take care of them, but I know you feel something special for her.”

I took Mirabel from Roman and she hugged my neck. “Lee-lee, beautiful.”

“You are becoming a big girl, princess. Do you want to be my girl?” I whispered as tears trailed down my cheeks. I looked at Adrian and Roman and just a few second ago, when we said yes to each other, I thought I could never love them more. But I did. Now. More than that moment.

I couldn’t express it in words. I kept sobbing and they both pulled me in a hug.

“Come on, you are scaring Mirabel,” Adrian said.

“My da, Drian?” Mirabel said and Adrian’s eyes filled with tears as he blinked. Roman handed him a tissue.

“And you?” Mirabel looked at Roman with suspicion.

“I can be your da, too, if you want.”

“Two DA?”

“Yes.”

She giggled and nodded.

We talked with her for a while, laughing and cheering.

“Now that that is over, let’s get the heck away,” Roman whispered next to me. “Mom said she will keep an eye on Claire and Mirabel as long as we want.”

“How long are you planning?” I asked with a giddy smile.

“Well. I don’t want to come out of the room at least for a week, Red,” Adrian said as he kissed Mirabel and handed her to the queen.

“What will you do for a week?”

“Touch every part of you, lick every inch of you, and make you c*m over and over again. Sounds amazing to me.”

“Oh, I am already hard. Let’s get the hell out.”