Mated for Life

Chapter 8: "Battle Scares take Time to Heal"

Tessa's P.O.V

I was in my old room trying to mind-link Derek; "Derek, come on." I whispered. "Did you lose control?" Derek finally responded. "I hate my dad, why'd he have to come back." I said. "Well, how was your day?" He asked. "I picked out my wedding dress, before I got angry... wait you're trying to change the subject." I said. "To get you someplace else in your mind." He said. "Well, my mind is always on you." I said. I heard a knock on my door. "Just a minute." I said. "You have to go don't you?" Derek asked. "Yeah I do, love you goodnight." I said.

"Mom, what can I do for you?" I asked. "I need to talk." She said. "About what happened with dad?" I asked. "You got angry I understand that he beat you when you was little. I need to know if you want him walk you down the aisle?" Mom asked. "No mom he doesn't approve of my choice he never did, I would like Deaton to walk me down the aisle." I said. "Okay, but sweetie." She said. "No butts I am twenty-two damn years old I still have nightmares from him beating me mom I don't want him here if I am going to stay a couple days I want to go home with my about to be husband." I said. "I understand, I'll make the arrangement Deaton will walk you down the aisle." She said. "You can go if you want too." She said.

I woke up by Derek's side, I love him so much; "Derek." I said. "Are you okay?" I asked. "Yeah, I am fine." He said. "No, you're not fine... what's going on?" I asked. "Just thinking." He said. "You would make a good mom." He smiled. "I would wouldn't I, how many kids do we want to have?" I asked. "A lot, a big family." He said. "You wish your mom was here don't you?" I asked. "I wish you could've met her." He said.

The Big Day

Today was the wedding day, Lydia did my makeup; I was all excited. Mom made the arrangements so Deaton could walk me down the aisle. We had it where the woods stood in the distance I heard the door open it was my mother she was crying. "My baby girl." She said. "Okay, it's time for the dress." Lydia said. I was just about to walk down the aisle Deaton stood next to me. "Are you ready?" He asked. "Yes, I'm ready." I said. The music turned on everybody stood up I was nervous I don't know why.

"Who here takes this beautiful woman to have and to hold?" The mister asked. "I do." Deaton said. Derek looked so handsome in a suit when we stood face to face. "You look amazing." Derek whispered. "You clean up nice too." I said. After we said I do Derek kissed me we were dancing on the dance floor. "You okay?" Derek asked. "I'm perfect." I said. "Good," he said. "Mrs. Hale." Derek said in his husky voice. "Tessa." I heard Scott say. "I'm going to dance..." I was cut off by Derek. "Scott, yeah I know what you're thinking." He said. Derek went someplace I was looking at Scott all in his suit and tie. "You look handsome, Scott." I said. "Yeah, well it's not everyday you get married." He said. "Dance with me." He said. "Okay."