Chapter 1:

Joey's P.O.V.

Today's the day. I'm getting married. I can't believe it. Seems like yesterday I just got my mate. Sighing softly I stood in front of the mirror and ran my hand over my little bump. "I'll tell him tonight..when we're alone. "

I whispered to myself then turned at the sound of the door opening. Grant walked in and I pulled my robe on and tied it quickly. "It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding."

His deep chuckle melted my heart as he leaned in and kissed me softly. "I'll keep my eyes closed then. Just let me hold you and kiss you."

Smiling I kissed him back and we fell backwards onto my bed and tangled up in the sheets. Giggling I covered his eyes with my hand and used the other to slowly unbutton his shirt leaving a small trail of kisses down his muscular chest. A lustful growl came from deep in his throat. "I want you baby."

Grinning I giggled and leaned up and kissed his lips softly. "You have to wait until tonight after the wedding."

He groaned and pouted jutting out his perfectly pink supple lip. Smirking I nipped his bottom lip playfully. "Such a cute little pouter. "

He smiled "Well duh."

Chuckling I rolled off of him and sat up. "Now shoo I have to finish getting ready and no peeking"

Standing up with one hand over his eyes he stumbled over a pair of heels on his way to the door and I giggled watching him. "Don't let the door hit you too. "

He paused and turned, his hand still covering his eyes, and stuck his tongue out at me then walked out the door closing it behind him. Sighing I stood and pulled my dress over my head and pulled the zipper up. Leaning closer to the mirror I touched up my eyeliner and mascara. I hadn't bothered to put on any other makeup. Smiling at my reflection I fixed one of the flowers that had been clipped into my golden braid. Picking up my veil and clipped it into my braid then spread it out over my curls and shoulders. Running my fingers over the fabric I smiled.

"Something borrowed."

Running my hand over the silk white dress I whispered.

"Something new."

Glancing at my bouquet of Blue Raspberry Orchid Flowers on the counter.

"Something blue. "

Picking up my Mother's necklace that had been handed down from her mother and her mother before her and so on I sighed a tear sliding down my cheek.

"I miss you." Pausing I added.

"Something old."

Then gently caressed the diamond encrusted teardrop silver necklace.

"I wish you were both here today."

Wiping the year away I turned away from the ghost images of my parents that I pictured standing beside me facing me in the mirror smiling back at me. Walking from the bathroom they disappeared as I grabbed my bouquet turning the light off. Only twenty more minutes. Taking a deep breath I stood looking in the body mirror in my bedroom. I fixed the princess sleeves making the lace look just right then straightened out the lacy bodice and fluffed my ripples in the skirt of my dress. Sighing, there. I was perfect. Starring back at me in the mirror was a confident and radiant woman that was ready for anything.

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The ceremony was beautiful and simple. I walked out into our backyard with my second and third in commands mates walking in front of me. The pack stood as we walked past them. However I wasn't paying attention to the white lights draped across our oak and maple trees. Or the lilac pedals across the grass as I walked over them in my bare feet. A tradition of our packs that I wished to keep. The female was to walk to her mate barefoot and he would present her with shoes to prove to her that he will provide for her. Though I didn't mind the grass was cool on my feet and I didn't notice much besides my dazzling mate standing tall and proud at the end of the aisle waiting for me in his white tuxedo. My second and third in command stood next to him watch as the three of us came towards them. Smiles were plastered on each of their faces and Grant's eyes sparkled as they locked with mine. I was so absorbed in his eyes I hadn't noticed the beautiful blue bows tied on the backs of all of the whites chairs or the blue daisies surrounding the alter until I looked at the photos that had been taken by the photographer, who I also didn't notice. Finally I had reached the end and smiled at the girls who smiled softly back and took my bouquet then they went to their mates and the four of them sat down in the front row.

Taking Grants hands I stood with him as our pack healer stepped forward and started talking. Though I already knew every word I had heard the marriage lines a hundred times before. Finally the words I had been listening for hit my ears. "Do you take Grant as your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"And do you take Joey as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"With the power vested in me by the great Moon Goddess I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

I felt Grant's arms wrap around my waist as he pulled me closer and lifted me off the ground as our lips met. My arms wrapped around his neck and electricity flew through our bodies at our touch. I could hear the pack clapping and I'm sure they were standing but I wasn't looking I was too busy kissing my husband. Goddess I love him.

Once we pulled apart my second and third joined us and we walked down the aisle in pairs with Grant and I leading the way. Holding his hand I walked towards the pack house and through the door to change for the reception while the pack cleared away the alter and chairs. The reception was always a surprise for the couple as a gift from the Alpha and Luna, but in this case the pack did it.

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After thirty minutes Grant and I stood blindfolded on the patio waiting for our "surprise" reception to be unveiled. Holding his hand tightly we stood there, Grant in a white dress shirt and gray slacks with black dress shoes, while I stood next to him in my satin white sleeveless dress that stopped just above my knees and had a gray sash around the middle the same color as his pants. However, I was still barefoot. My presentation of shoes would come shortly after we all ate dinner. Mostly because we were all starving by now.

I felt the blindfold fall from my face as Adam, my second in command, untied the knot. Kale my third in command untied Grant's blindfold and it fell to the ground next to mine. Before us stood all of the pack. They were surrounded by flowers. Flower petals covered the ground, flower vines were draped across the trees and there was three long tables connected in the shape of a horseshoe and covered with a white table cloth. Every couple of chairs there was a vase with lilacs and blue roses in them. I gasped at the scene before me. Tears forming in my eyes. "It's so beautiful."

Together we walked out and greeted the pack and the festivities began. Everyone talked and laughed and had a great time. Soon the dinner was ready and we all feasted like the wolves we are and ate until we couldn't take another bite.

After the dinner dishes were cleared and the tables removed only a single chair remained. Mine. I sat alone as Grant presented the silver sandals I was to wear the rest of the night. I stared at the beautiful shoes in awe. The gems sparkled in the moonlight like moonstones. Gently he slid the right one on first and strapped it on.

"With this gift I prove to thee, the one I love, that I can provide for them the necessities of thy life and dreams."

Tears brimmed once more as he slid the other shoe on and strapped it into place then smile at me my favorite dazzling smile that I loved so much.

"I accept thou's love for thee and return it forevermore."

He pulled me up and kissed me softly and sparks flew. Cheers and clapping came from the pack. When he pulled back I whispered in his ear. "I'm pregnant."

His grin widened, if that was even possible. "We're having a baby!" He practically jumped in excitement as he announced it to the pack. More cheers and clapping, much louder this time, came from the group standing before us. Today was by far the best day of my life.

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Joey's Wedding Dress is to the right ---->