The Young Mate

Chapter 22

Ella's POV

I watched as Thomas talked to Tony about how to proceed with the ceremony. It was getting late in the day and the kids needed to rest, as well as myself.

Coming off the fights, I felt good, a lot of energy and was ready to finish the ceremony. But after I sat down and had my wounds tended to, the exhaustion hit me. My eyelids kept closing on their own, and I was about to fall asleep when someone entered the room. Rose walked in with William and the twins.

I smiled at them, too tired to really say much but thankful for their visit.

"Hey mamas how you feeling?"

"Really tired, and super sore."

"I bet, William wanted to come visit to see how you were doing." I looked over to the little boy, who had a sheepish smile on his face.

"Hi Ella."

"Hi William, I've missed you bud." I patted the spot next to me on my bed for him to sit down. His face lit up and he jumped up on the bed.

We all sat and talked for the next ten minutes, William telling me all about his adventures he did since I've been away. The twins fell asleep in their moms arms, shortly after they arrived.

"Alright William, we'll see Ella tomorrow, I have to get your brother and sister to bed."

He wore a pout on his face but nodded towards his mom. William really was a great kid, and I couldn't wait to see who he grew up to be.

I waved them all goodbye, as well as Tony who was leaving the same time they were. Thomas walked over to my bed and grabbed my hand in his.

"Martin said it's okay for you to come home, as long as you rest and take it easy. Unless you wanna stay in this hospital bed..?"

"Definitely not." He smiled and helped me to stand up on my own. Pain shot through my legs and I would of fell if it wasn't for Thomas keeping me up.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah my legs just feel like jello."

Thomas didn't say anything else, instead he lifted me up bridal style, causing a surprised gasp to leave my mouth.

"Let's get you home my little mate."

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I stared at the white dress that I wore yesterday, still in awe of it. I was a little sad that I didn't get to finish the ceremony in it yesterday but thankful I could today.

I was actually truly happy about the ceremony this time. I didn't have any anxiety or anything to worry about today. I could finally just complete my mating and Luna ceremony.

Thomas had left early this morning to help set up all the stuff they had to take down last night. Most of the big stuff was still up but the small stuff had to be put up or it blow away. The girls came by this morning to do my hair and makeup, and it felt a little like déjà vu from yesterday. Everything was pretty much falling into place how it did yesterday, but without the worry of the fights.

Thomas told me last night that Eva and Cassidy would have to leave the pack. I was a little confused why but he explained that since they challenged their Luna, that if they stayed, the pack would never be able to fully trust them. It made a lot of sense but I still felt bad for Cassidy. I knew she never really wanted to challenge me and I'm sure Eva suckered her in. I asked Thomas if I could talk to her, and even though he was hesitant, he said he trusted me and okayed it.

I slipped on my dress, careful not to mess up my hair and makeup, and put my heels on. I had thirty minutes until the ceremony started, plenty of time for me to talk to Cassidy.