Freeing Starr✔️

Chapter 37 ~ A grand mating ceremony

Beautiful.

I was in awe as I stared at the image staring back at me. The beautiful girl with her large doe like eyes and her face that glowed with youth and vigor. The dark circles that once circled her eyes and the puffy cheeks from her constant crying had all but disappeared.

The makeup she wore highlighted her features perfectly and made her feel excited for Leon to see her.

I was that girl.

I smoothed out a crease in my dress as I admired myself. The dress was a gorgeous white gown that flowed like water down to the floor. Lace sleeves decorated my arms, showcasing my shoulders in a modest and elegant fashion. Cute, floral patterns decorated the bottom of the dress as it formed a pool around me.

I touched the pearl necklace that matched the pearls in my ears tentatively, knowing how much they cost and fearing that I'd end up damaging them.

Compared to the outfit I wore for my last mating ceremony, this one was much more elegant and conservative and I loved it.

My hair was placed into a bun with two curled pieces hanging at the sides. A floral veil was placed delicately atop my bun and flowed down behind me.

Stacia stood behind me with her hand on her hip, looking on proudly.

I met her eyes in the mirror and smiled. She winked, "I did that."

I chuckled and shrugged, "you're amazing, can't deny that."

The door opened up and Leona popped her head through the gap, "everybody ready?"

Stacia bounced excitedly, "since I woke up!"

Leona rolled her eyes, "not you, mom." She turned her smiling eyes to me, "Dad's outside waiting. Leon is done greeting the important guests so we'll be ready to start soon."

I nodded in acknowledgment and took a deep breath to calm my nerves, smoothening out my dress again.

Stacia stepped forward and placed a calming hand on my shoulder, "remember Star, you're going to be queen today. When you get into that room, keep your head up and be confident. You're in control."

I nodded in response and picked up the bouquet of flowers off the side table.

For some strange reason, my father came to mind and I felt a shudder rack my body as I thought about Zion and the others. There was no doubt that they'd already heard news of the Alpha King finding his mate.

My father probably already figured out that I was the one mating Leon. The timing of everything was just too coincidental. I left the pack, erased Zion's mark then disappeared while at the same time, the Alpha King found his mate and is hosting a mating ceremony.

I wondered how they'd react knowing I'd become queen. Would they feel remorse for everything they've done to me? Would they try to ask for forgiveness? Or would they continue being as they've always been? Would I even be able to forgive them? Do I want to?

"You alright?" Stacia asked as she glimpsed the troubled look on my face.

I shook away my thoughts and focused at the task at hand. There was no need for me to think too deeply on that stuff. This was my day.

Leona popped back in again, this time Leondro came in behind her, a smile crossing his lips as he greeted me, "Starr, your beauty knows no bounds. My son is a lucky man."

I smiled shyly and thanked him.

Stacia eyed her mate in displeasure, "you can give other women poetic compliments but not me. Who's your mate?"