The Handicapped Luna

Chapter 16

Jalens POV

Today is the day. The day. I'll be married to Octavia. No one will deny her as queen. She has come so far, and to see her as my wife... Wow.

I'm already standing here and waiting for her to decend the stairs. She'll be in her gown and tell me, "I do." I'll be the lucky man. The Goddess really knew what she was doing. For a moment, I remember when the High-Moon Alpha warned me about her. My blood quickens angrily, but I'm calmed by the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs.

Paul, Octavia's father, is the first one I see. He holds his hand out, and majestically, Octavia takes his hand. She is in an off-white sweetheart dress. But it has sleeves that are simple delicate lace. The bottom bellows out only a little. She has a crown on. It's silver with diamonds and one lone large sapphire at the top.

She's a vision. And it takes a second for her to notice I've stopped breathing entirely. She looks at me funny. And I gasped. Apparently, out loud, too. Because a few people giggle and smile. Octavia's hair is halfway held back and curled up. She is beautiful. She stopped in front of me and smiled.

Elder Brock has come to officiate our wedding. He doesn't usually leave the compound. But, to officially rein in a new queen is a big deal. He held his hand up and had taken the attention of our families and friends.

"Hello. By blessings of the Moon Goddess, today we will witness a marriage for the ages. And the new Luna Queen will finally take rule." He gestured for everyone to sit, so they did. "Jalen

Verahees Malcolm, by the Goddess, do you take the mate which she has given you, above all others. Will you take her, keep her, support her, and help her in her destiny. Will you always care for her as your queen and mate?"

"By Goddess, I do."

"Octavia Raylen Blaunch, by the Goddess, do you take the mate which she has given you, above all others. Will you take him, keep him, support him, and help him in his destiny. Will you always care for him as your king and mate?"

"By Goddess, I do."

"Then now, by Goddess. I present to all in attendance. Jalen and Octavia Malcolm. Alpha King and Luna Queen, and may they rein together over all wolfkind."

Suddenly, my wife started to glow. It's a sign that she is obtaining her Luna powers. I wasted no time kissing her because it was worth every second.

Octavias POV

Jalen told me to have a weekend bag packed. So, it was ready. I changed in our room and walked back down with my bag. As I walked outside, there was a white limousine outside. Jalen was standing there in tan cargo shorts and a navy blue polo t-shirt. He kissed me and handed me a rose. He held the door open. Inside was a wedding entourage that included my parents, Preston and Ariana, and Samantha and Locklan were upfront.

"Wait, we are all going on a honeymoon," I asked, giggling?

"Well, we don't know what's actually going to happen now as far as Pete or the Rogues go. So, numbers really are best right now. The black SUV following us also has a few guards."

My mom smiled at me as I looked over to her. Delicately, she reached and patted my knee. I watched as she whispered that she was proud of me. Xandra replied quietly, "We all are, Tavie. And, I'm sure Selene is, too."

We were an hour into the drive. I just happened to see a sign for Smokey Wolf Resort. And wandered what kind of resort it was. Then Locklan called back, "We are about 20 mins away from the resort, Alpha."

"It's Jalen. I'm off duty. We are all just family for now. And thank Goddess."

Preston and I were in a conversation about changes I needed to make when we pulled into what appeared to be a campground at first. I couldn't help but be confused about what a resort should look like. But, the dirt road eventually turned into a well maintained road. A large white building with an outdoor eating area came into view. A large area over in the corner was decorated with fountains running peacefully down the sides. A group of people were doing yoga up there. We drove over to the entrance, and someone opened the passenger doors of our limo.

Jalen got out and shook his hands and said, "Canines."

The man smiled. "I know precisely who you are, King Jalen. We have the best suit ready for you. Dinner is being finished up in the meeting room for your guests. Have Locklan simply leave all the bags on a cart by the front desk. Thay way, I'll take it into the suit and he can also go on to dinner. Cheese and wine first, for your enhanced dining experience."

We made our way into the lobby. It was so naturally bright from all the windows. Calm music was playing. The attendant grabbed a handful of brochures and led us to the meeting room for dinner. The room was romantically decorated with a meeting for 8 people. The first round was ready. When we sat down, people started to pour red wine into our glasses.

I instantly shot my hands over my glass. "Please, just some sparkling juice. I'm pregnant." He smiled and came back with something else. "Jalen," I asked, "Why did you say 'canines'?"

"This place, as you may have guessed, is Smokey Wolf Resort. It's run by werewolves and mostly caters to wolves, but doesn't exclusively cater to them. Wolves know to say this at arrival. That way, the workers differentiate who is who."

"Oh. That makes sense."

My mom looked so serene over there with my father. They were feeding each other cheese. Preston and Ariana were staring into each other's eyes blissfully. Finally, Locklan and Samantha came in and started on their food.

After a few minutes, several waitresses came and cleared the cheese plates and refilled our glasses. More people came in and put salad plates down. The rest of dinner moved formally like this, all the way to dessert.

Finally, we all went up to the suite. I couldn't believe my eyes. The front room had no TV. Instead, it had a huge couch and coffee table full of fruits and wine. A card table sat in the corner. The opposite side had a pool table. There were 4 bedrooms and a balcony. In the back was a stocked kitchen. The whole suite was white with dark wooden furniture.

We all smiled at each other and took off to our rooms. I found an enormous jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. I was so excited, I jumped. I immediately filled it with warm water but decided to keep the spa off. I didn't know if it might be too much for the jelly bean inside my womb.

Jalen kissed my forehead and told me to relax as long as I wanted. After a few minutes, my mom came in with a cup of tea and sat next to me.

"Honey, you know I love you. Right?"

"Of course I do. So, are you going to get another teaching job at the Golden Moon Pack?"

"Um, no. That's what I want to talk to you about. I'm not going to work anymore. I have a new calling. You. Your dad's going to be head of the Wolf Guard for Jalen and Locklan. I'm going to be devoted to you and my grandson."

I was stunned. "Really? You love teaching."

"Yes, but I love you and my grandson more. Honestly, I'm ready to do my own thing. I think, I never had another kid because I wanted to devote everything to you. That way, you'd have the best chance. But now you're queen, pregnant, and ready to change the world."

"Wow. Ok. But, he still has 7 months. Are you sure you don't want to work till he comes?"

"Nope. I'm good."

She got up and left after a few more words. And I eventually got out. Back in the living room, my dad, Preston, and Ariana were playing cards. Jalen was playing pool with Locklan and Samantha. My mom was reading a book on the couch. I eye the table of fruits and wine. I found a sparkling juice and poured me a glass. Then I nibbled on strawberries and cheese.

I started to scheme my plans. I would have a lot of work to do. After this honeymoon, I'd be very busy.