The White Wolf Chronicles: Shifted

Chapter 16

I awoke the next morning in Tyler's arms. I felt safe and happy. I cuddled closer into his chest. His shirt had his scent on it.

I quietly got up and took a shower in his bathroom. After the shower, I pulled on a clean pear of undies and put on one of Tyler's shirts. I inhaled deeply and smiled. It just smelt like him. I just could not explain it. It was a smell I held very close to my heart.

I could sense that Tyler was stirring and was close to waking up through our mind link. I walked back into the bedroom and got into bed with him, once again snuggling into his chest. His body responded to mine and he wrapped a protective arm around my waist and gave a growl of approval.

"How long have you been up? Oh I like you in just my shirt" he smirked.

"Aren't you funny and not that long" I said sarcastically.

"You love me being like this," he said with a lazy smile on his lips.

"I love you," I said returning the smile.

"Time to get up I think, today is a big day".

"Yeah I know don't remind me" I said grumpily.

"Come on princess, up you get".

Tyler led me over to his wardrobe where he retrieved a black knee length curve hugging dress.

It was tradition that after a wolf died, they were to be buried the next day.

"I thought you could wear this today, it was supposed to be a present but after everything that happened I think you deserve more than a dress," he said kissing my forehead.

"Thank you" was all I could say.

This boy literally meant everything to me. I did not feel complete unless he was by my side. I loved him so much and all I wanted was for him to be mine forever.

"Can I ask you something?" I asked.

"Of course princess what is it?"

"Well since we're mated and all do we still have to get married or?"

"That's up to us, normally they don't bother because being mated is enough but if that's what you want to then I'm fine with it".

"You really mean that? I mean I am happy being your mate and your soul mate and all that but I have always wanted to have the big white wedding I guess."

"If that's what you want then that's what you'll get, you know I'd do anything for you".

"We'll talk about it after the ceremony, could we do it before we leave though? I want to start my life with you with no regrets and just me and you".

"Okay, we'll talk more later".

I changed into the dress and put on some low heels. I brushed my hair and let my natural waves hang loose.

I wasn't in the mood to do my hair or make up and I didn't need to look good. I didn't bother with make up because I knew that all I would do was cry.

Tyler emerged from the shower dressed in dark blue jeans and a black dress shirt. He looked good. He paired the shirt with a loose tie and a black jacket.

I just stared at myself in the mirror.

Could I do this?

Could I bury my brother and leave this place to start fresh as a Luna?

All these doubts plagued my mind. I felt a hand around my waist and my eyes met Tyler's.

'You'll be fine. Stop doubting yourself please and I will be here beside you the whole time all right, I love you' he said kissing my hand.