Mated to a control freak Alpha

Chapter Thirty-Nine

My dress is beautiful.

Way too beautiful for me.

And way too expensive.

I've been given black strapped heels with it and the girls have helped me get ready.

Natasha says that this dress costs over $400,000.

My hairs been pin curled into perfect ringlets, I have dark eye makeup and red lipstick on.

Diamond earrings and a beautiful ring.

Annabelle is brought back into the room in a topaz coloured dress and a small bow in her short hair.

"You wanna carry her around tonight? I need some fun." Hazel asks.

"Id love to." I smile taking her in my arms.

She giggles and I let her wrap her tiny hand around my finger.

Walking out of Hazels room and through the hallway I get a flashback in the back of my mind.

Standing still, holding Annabelle safely I close my eyes.

Seeing candles everywhere I walk down the long hallway and I seem to know where I'm going.

Turning a corner I'm stood at the top of the staircase and Nathaniel is stood at the bottom holding a single white rose.

Gracefully making my way downstairs the excitement builds.

"You look so beautiful, I love how the tailor always puts you in red, it makes you look so elegant." He smiles.

Feeling a smile rise to my lips I kiss his cheek and he runs his hand down the side of my face.

"Skylar!" Natasha snaps her fingers and I blink furiously.

"I'm sorry I had a.....a headache.." I stutter.

They thankfully believe it and continue walking.

Me following behind.

Annabelle is staring up at me with big ice blue eyes and I feel my stomach twist.

Maybe Nathaniel was right after all?

Maybe I do belong with him...

NO!

Do not let him get into your head Skylar!!

Noticing that I'm at the top of tee stairs, I look away from Annabelle's face and notice that both two girls are in their mates embrace whilst George is waiting for me.

Making my way down the stairs I gently run my finger down Annabelle's chubby cheeks.

Walking straight past George, I enter the hall alone.

As I walk through to the seats I hear someone whisper "Apparently the Alpha invited the Vampire King tonight.."

Hurrying to my seat I feel my heart going crazy, holding Annabelle gently to my chest I hum over the sound of violins and pianos.

She still manages to hear me and her eyes begin to close.

Hearing a every sharp end to the music with a chorus of gasps I feel a cold chill behind me.

Raising to my feet I turn and hold Annabelle slightly tighter as she falls asleep.

"Hello. I'm the Vampire King, and you are?" He asks bowing.

"I'm Skylar Linchpin, the Luna of this pack." He raises my hand to his lips and kisses it.

He looks down at Annabelle and sighs, "I remember how you used to hold Emiliana, you'd sing her the same lullaby every night."

"I sing the same to Annabelle...." I mumble, "Sadly she isn't my daughter."

Hazel rushes over and looks between us to before picking up Annabelle whilst apologising to me.

The music has started again, Nathaniel holds out his hand and waits for me.

Seeing George drinking a glass of something, probably alcohol, I slip my hand into Nathaniel's.

He leads me out to the centre and twirls me before holding me against his chest, I rest my chin on his shoulder and keep my eyes on the floor.

"I had a memory...of us....earlier..." I sigh.

"Of our first ball. Yes, when your mutt invited me here I was tempted to turn this place onto a bloodbath but then I wouldn't be winning the heart of the woman I love."

His hand slips down to just above my butt and I look him in the eyes.

"Nathaniel please. This is my home." I sigh.

"Your home is with me!" He whisper-yells.

He lifts me onto one arm and spins then places me on the floor before twirling and dipping me.

He slowly lifts me back up, our faces millimetres apart.

One of us twitches and we'll be kissing.

"Would you care to join me for a stroll in the garden?" I whisper.

He nods and I sneak us out of the ballroom.