Chapter 167
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As their eyes pulled away from each other, Stella’s eyes briefly shifted to the entrance where I came in.
She was about to look away but realized that it was me. Glint showed in her eyes and a bright smile formed in her lips as she grabbed hold of Ralph’s hand, pulling him toward me.
“Della! You came!” Stella excitedly said.
Smiling, I replied, “I said I would, didn’t I?”
A hint of envy radiated in my heart as saw how delighted Stella was today. Indeed, I didn’t decide it wrong to come here and witness such a lovely moment.
Despite the grudge we had together in the past, Stella has sacrificed her life for me. So the harm she had done to me was nothing to mention before this incident. I will not stick to the past, I only know that the girl standing in front of me now is someone worthy of my respect.
“No, really! I know how much Ralph respects you so you coming here made this day complete. Besides, believe it or not, I do like you,” Stella seriously replied to my prior teasing reply.
Hence, I seriously said as well, “You almost sacrifice your life for me. I’m the one who is much grateful.”
More than that, I’m more grateful to witness something as rare as genuine happiness of mates that they have for each other.
Most mates would have their wedding ceremony, but how many could one see that had a marking ceremony in it? In most cases, many won’t be even alive for long to witness one. That’s how rare it was for mates these days to mark each other.
And this time… it’s a werewolf princess who was even doing it while Ralph was an omega. Both of them were real freshness in our world that had been systematically bounded by ranks.
Stella walked closer to me and spoke in volume only both of us could hear. “In fact, I’ve always respected you as the Lycan princess because you never look down on anyone, not even the omegas. We’re lucky to have you reign over us in the future.”
Hearing her genuine words, I shifted my gaze on Ralph. “It’s time for our specie’s thinking to change. Omegas were never meant to be a humble and bullied individuals.
Ralph was shock for a moment before he stood upright with pride and smiled at me with more confidence that he usually perceived.
Ralph was the perfect definition that showed that omegas were never meant to be just slaves. Everyone had their own talents to showcase. They just have to be given the opportunity to use it.
“Wolves and she-wolves, please settle down. The ceremony is about to begin…” The elder of the Lock Heart Pack stood at front and announced it through the mic.
Ralph and Stella’s eyes widened. They held each other’s hand and smiled hugely.
“Go!” I exclaimed, pushing them forward.
I sat at the seat in front, watching carefully as everyone stelled down.
Once everything was done, a lovely soft and sweet music was played in the background. Soft howls from the members of the Lock Heart Pack and family of Ralph was in tune with it as Ralph and Stella walked down the aisle together.
They weren’t wearing fancy clothes or anything, but they still stood out to the venue.
Ralph was wearing a gray hanley shirt underneath his unbuttoned white suit jacket while Stella was weaking a white heart necklined cocktail dress paired in a three inches stiletto heels. Nonetheless, Ralph remained about two or three inches taller than her.
They faced each others as the pack’s elder started the ceremony.
“Mates, please state your vows at each other…” The elder smiled brightly with excitement as did all the guest. “And mark each other to bind your love forever.”
Hearing the word “mark”, a series of howls and claps of joy filled the venue but our excitement weren’t even half of what the couple was feeling which could be vividly see by the glint in their eyes.
Usually, Ralph being the male should be saying his vows first. But with markings, the line up had been change.
Stella, having the higher rank, would say her vows first.
With teary eyes, Stella stared deeply into Ralph’s eyes, looking like a little girl which was far from her usual demeanor.
“R-Ralph…” she started, choking a bit as tears of joy started to form at the corner of her eyes.
Ralph let out a huge smile and raised his hand, wiping off the tear that manage to escape her eyes.
“Ralph…The moon goddess blessed me to be your mate, and I chose you to be my husband to have and to hold, from this day forward. I pledge you my faithfulness to show to you the same kind of love you gave me that’s above and beyond anything in this world. I’d love you and always I will for the rest of our lives.”
After saying that with mark of tears in her eyes, she took a step forward, placed her right hand on his nape and the other on his shoulder. Ralph then wrapped his arm around her for support as she tiptoed.
“Stella, my princess, I promise to be your navigator and sidekick in all of life’s adventure. I will not only be your husband, but I’ll also be your lover, your your friend, and your supporter that you could always lean on. I’d share your burdens and forever love you. I give you this mark. Wear it with love and joy.”
With teary eyes, Stella stared at him. Finally, what she wished for was about to come.
Ralph wrapped his arm around her waist and on the back of her head before he leaned down on her neck just a little bit at the back of her ear .
The next second, he activated his canines and dug deep into Stella's marked spot.
Stella yelped softly, her fingers gripping Ralph's back tightly. Then there was a red light flashing in her eyes for a few seconds, which I think it was her wolf enjoying this moment.
Except for the howls from them two, the entire venue was very quiet. We gave these mates a moment that truly belongs to them.
When Stella and Ralph recovered from their gasps and pulling away from each other, they shared a smile and teary eyes that mirrored how much they were rejoicing.
“With this, I pronounce you as husband and wife, and forever mates!”
After the elder made the announcement, the crowd became filled with a series of claps while Stella jumped and wrapped her arms around Ralph’s nape, engulfing him in a tight hug.
Ralph reciprocated it, by wrapping his arms around her waist and raising her in the air before spinning her around.
A huge smile plastered in my lips as I watched them. ‘I sincerely wish you eternal happiness. Don’t end up like me and Kylian…’
Though I was genuinely happy for them, I couldn’t stop the hint of bitterness that surge over my heart.
But seeing them together, I knew that they wouldn’t have the same ending as I did. After all, Stella’s love was way stronger than Kylian’s and she never looked down on omegas. Besides, unlike me and Kylian, they were fated mates.
Petals were blew everywhere, howls filled the venue, and it ended with a joyous celebration.
As the rejoicement calmed down, Stella shyly approached me.
Her face was still a bit red as their marking was just witnessed by everyone.
Seeing her face with redness and the joy overflowing in her eyes, I couldn’t help but momentarily see my past self in her. It’s almost the same joy I had when I got married with Kylian.
At that time, Margot and Natasha were looking down on me for being an omega. I had a beautiful white gown on and everything was perfect but with envy, Margot deliberately spilled a red wine on my dress during the party.
But with the handsome man beside me who’s holding me with warm and gentleness, I couldn't care about anything else.
With that charming smile and captivating stare he had on me, all I could feel then was my fast beating heart.
I looked passed every bad attitude his relatives showed me because he’s all that matters. With his sweet smiles and gentle kisses, every pain caused by his relatives vanished in an instant.
I was so happy that I thought it would never end… Unexpectedly, it ended way worse than one could ever think of.
“Della!”
I blinked numerously as I heard Stella’s loud call, pulling me away from my daze.
“Yes?” I asked.
Stella looked at Ralph and said, “Can you wait for me outside? I have something to tell her.”
Ralph nodded and gave her a sweet kiss on the forehead. “Sure.”
As soon as he left and we were left alone, Stella said, “First, I want to say sorry about seducing Kylian. You’re right, I did all of that intentionally.”
When my eyebrows furrowed, she immediately added, “But only because I wanted to give Ralph a gift!”
“A gift?” I asked in surprise. How was Ralph’s gift and Kylian became related ot each other?
Wasn’t seducing a another man was the worst gift one could give to their mates? It sure as hell broke Ralph’s heart into pieces.
