Different Mates

4

The next week was a blur. So, when I was getting ready with Mama and Morrigan, I said so. They laughed and told me, "It'll be fine."

After a few minutes of getting dressed and waiting for the music, I was finally standing in front of Keith while the priest talked. We exchanged the rings. Mine, from Keith, was a gold band that has our names carved in Celtic. And Keith's, from me, was a band with a saying in Greek. Then, we kissed and was pronounced husband and wife.

"I'm glad that is over," I say at our feast. Keith and I are sitting at the head of the room.

He nods his agreement.

"Everyone, can I have your attention? Thank you for coming," says my mom. "This is a special day. An alliance has been forged by the marriage of my daughter, Roslin Catharyne Draven, and my son-in-law, Keith Hunter Draven. They will have a full and happy life. And, hopefully, have many, many kids," she laughs and continues, "They should be on their way to their room. Roslin and Keith, we bid you a good night."

We stand up, our faces blazing red. And quickly leave the ball room to head to Keith's room, which is the farthest room from there.

Once we get into the room, I sigh and sit on the bed, a king bed. I take off my shoes and Keith does the same on the other side of the bed, then he lays down and pulls me down with him.

The next morning, when I wake up, I'm lying in Keith's arms. I stay there looking at him. He wakes up a few minutes later and tells me good morning. When we get up, we go get a bath and then get dressed. We talk about everything and nothing.

We leave the room an hour later, to find the kitchen. We find that all of our friends are there also.

"Hey, guys," I say.

They repeat it back and go silent. Except for Riley, "How was your night?" he asks impishly, with a gleam in his eyes.

Keith answers, "Good. Your?"

Riley replies, "Great. Did you know I've never seen so many wolves, except for that one meeting, and vamps together in one place. And by the way, Roz, you mom and dad want all of the pack for a meeting at noon today. That, means, Keith as well."

"Okay," we say simultaneously.