The Arranged Alpha Marriage

GETTING READY TO MEET THE FAMILY

AARON'S POV

After we looked at the garden for a while, I took her for a tour of the castle. She was quiet as she took everything in. When I would introduce her to the staff, she would smile warmly at them. As we made our way to the garden to watch the sunset at the lake, a maid came to inform us that dinner was nearly ready and that clothes were laid on the bed for Emma. I nodded and thanked her before pulling my little mate into a tight hug and kissing her. I felt as her bodytensed up at my touch before pulling away to remind me we needed to get ready for dinner with my family. I honestly would rather just go crawl into bed with her and never come out. I guess that will just have to wait until later. I guided her to our bedroom and left her so that she could get dressed. Before I left, I told her that I would be back before time for dinner to walk down with her.

Beep. Beep.

Bethany: Can you plz tlk 2 me? I am leaving in a few days.

I already told her that we shouldn't talk. I care for her because for so long I thought it was her that I was supposed to spend my life with and she had thought the same. I can't begin to explain how I feel for Emma though. I honestly just wish that she can find her mate and get a chance to feel what I feel. The sparks when we touch and the pull between us. In all of the years, I never once felt a fraction of what the mate bond brings.

Aaron: Beth, I made the decision for us not to speak so that u would have the space to move on. I hope that u find ur mate so that u can experience this too. I am so sorry. Good luck & safe travels.

I hate that she is hurting so badly because of me. I really hope she finds her mate along this trip and can move on. Hanging on the way she is just is not healthy for her. Maybe I need to ask dad to talk to the Beta.

EMMA'S POV

Oh wow! What a beautiful dress?! After she put on the dress, she went to the bed to open the shoes box. Inside were a pair of sexy, strapped black heels. When she put the shoes on she walked to the floor length mirror in the far corner of the room. The royal blue dress covers her shoulders ever so slightly and flows down into a tasteful semi-sweetheart neckline. It's a tight fit which puts the focus on her breasts, but in a graceful manner. The bottom of the dress widens and nearly covers her feet. It is longer in the back creating an alluring train. She placed her hair in an elegant half up, half down style with curls falling. Once she was satisfied with her hair, she walk to the three boxes on the vanity. Inside were a set of white gold drop earrings with an onyx stone in the shape of a crescent moon at the ends, a matching necklace, and a bracelet. After she was fully done up, she made her way to the edge of the bed to wait on Aaron to come back to escort her to dinner.

Beep. Beep.

Sarah: Sis r u ok? How is it? How is he?

Emma: I am gr8. He is my mate.

Sarah: OMG I was so worried

Emma: G2G luv u sis

Knock. Knock.

" Honey, are you ready?", he asked from the other side of the door.

" Yes, come in."

I stood as he began to open the door to meet him halfway. He's wearing a clean white shirt and left it unbuttoned at the top creating a more casual look. On top of the shirt he's wearing a royal blue chic vest with 7 buttons, it has a deep v-line, which causes the vest to remain hidden when the suit's jacket is buttoned up. The onyx jacket fits him like a tailored glove, giving the suit a dignified and elegant look. The 5 buttons of his double breasted jacket are all buttoned up, a stylish and elegant choice. The jacket is the same length all around, there's a pocket on either side and there's a breast pocket which contains a stylish royal blue pocket square. He's wearing pants which copy the style of the jacket, and they make an ideal combination with his shoes. He's wearing a lavish pair of brogue oxfords. He looked the part of a prince which was a huge difference from the casual man that I met when I first arrived. I tried to take a deep breath to calm myself as the heat began to gather at my core. Instead, when I took in the breath his scent filled my senses, causing me to grow hotter by the second. He walked up to me and kissed me on the cheek.

" You look beautiful.", he whispered into her ear before moving to the crook of her neck where his mark will eventually go and giving it a quick peck before taking her hand.

" Um, you don't look too shabby yourself, Prince."

" Well, my princess, if you like it so much then maybe I will dress this way more often.", he chuckled as he winked at me.

Oh my Goddess! He must smell the arousal! How embarrassing! His princess? I do feel like a real life princess in this dress. Oh Goddess! I am a princess now. Wait. I will be a queen eventually. Am I ready for this? The marriage is happening, regardless. Am I prepared to give my heart to another in the hopes that I will be accepted the way a mate is supposed to honor the bond gifted to us by the Goddess herself. Am I good enough to be queen of the werewolves? Will they accept me? His parent seemed to like me enough, but what about his younger sister? Will she be as kind and easy going as the rest of the family or will she be an up tight princess type? What if she prefers his ex? As we made their way to the dining hall I remained quiet and tried to focus on not tripping over the dress along the way.