Selling Myself To The Alpha
Chapter 135

Adele POV "Goddess, you're gorgeous," Liana gasps when she sees me in my wedding gown, and I smile self-consciously when I feel myself blushing.

"Please don't make it a thing because I'm wearing a dress," I sigh pleadingly. I never thought I would like a dress, but I love my mermaid wedding gown. Mostly because it is not puffy, but also because it fits me like a glove.

"It's not the dress, it's you," she looks me up and down." Your skin, eyes, hair, everything. You've never been more beautiful than at this moment."

"Thank you," I accept the compliment and lower my eyes.

"I know, Adele," she sighs and takes my hands.

Surprised, I look at her and am taken aback when I notice she is also tearing up.

"You're missing your parents," she whispers, squeezing my hands. "I know the feeling, and I'm sorry."

"It's hard," I sniff and fight my tears. I cannot afford to cry, the last thing I want is to redo my makeup. "But not unbearable. It's funny. I knew this day would happen without them, and I was fine with it. Until now. It is as if all my feelings and emotions intensified. I wasn't prepared for it. I know they would've loved Luther, and they would've been so proud of me. It's terrible walking down the aisle without my dad, and there's nobody who can fill his shoes. It's him or nobody."

"Well," Liana smiles as she wipes away a stray tear. "You're a beautiful bride and I know you're going to be in love and happy with Luther for the rest of your life just like your parents have been." "Okay, you got to stop now," I laugh weirdly. "Otherwise, you're going to make me cry."

"Then let's get you married," Liana walks over to the dresser and picks up my bouquet. "And don't laugh when you see Axel. He looks like a Ken doll."

"Oh, dear," I burst out laughing as I imagined Axel all stiff with stretched-out arms. "Thanks for the warning"

Liana and I walk towards the backyard in silence.

"Wow," I mumble when I see what Luther pulled off. I promised him not to peek at what they were doing to the garden. He wanted to surprise me and damn, did he succeed. A red carpet is laid out from the back door to a stunning wedding arch. Harps start playing and I know it is my cue to go.

"Where did he get black flowers?" I look at Liana.

"Coloured water," Liana replies as she fixes the train of my dress.

"He's so good for me," I mumble as I tear up all over again.

"Don't cry about it, Adele," Liana says firmly. "Marry him for it."

"Okay," I nod and sniff. "You're right, I'll pull myself together. It's just... how did I get so lucky?"

"Look at me," Liana stands in front of me. "You deserve this, okay? This is no luck. You've been nothing but a good person to other people, a loyal pack member for Axel and a dependable and loving friend to me. You're supportive of Luther's needs, and you love him. You understand him and make him happy. The same can be said about Luther.

Finding each other wasn't luck, Adele. It was meant to be.

Now, march down that aisle towards your destiny."

"Walk me down the aisle, please?" I look at her pleadingly. "I thought I wanted to do this alone, but I want to share this moment with someone I love. And who better than my best friend?"

"It will be my honour," Liana holds out her arm and happily I take it.

I only take a second to admire the flowers and fairy lights and smile at the guests as we walk down the red carpet before Luther and I lock eyes. Instantly, the world disappears, and it is only him and me. It is like I see him for the very first time.

I am transported back to Liana's wedding, walking down the aisle and admiring the gorgeous Adonis in a tuxedo.

His gaze holds and captives me just like then, but this time I am not cautious or nervous. This time I am eager to be by his side.

Luther POV

"Stop laughing," Axel hisses at me as I help him take his place next to me at the wedding arch. "I will heal and then I'll kick your ass." "Then you shouldn't have told me Liana called you a Ken doll," I chuckle. "Now I can't get the image out of my head.

I'm going to request Barbie Girl after Adele and I open the dance floor."

"Keep it up," Axel grunts. "But payback will be a bitch, I promise you that."

Laughing, I take my place and quickly scan the crowd.

Teasing Axel was a great distraction, but I could not avoid the elephant in the room any longer. My parents accepted the invitation, and I am not sure how I feel about it. A part of me is rejoicing that they are still there for me, but a part is stubbornly kicking against forgiving them.

I notice Missy first and I quickly look away when she laughs at something her friend said. I am glad she came. If she turns out to be my sister, I can at least say she was here. I look at the guests and just I think my parents did not come, I see them in the back. Quickly, I look down at my feet to hide my relief. Honestly, I am surprised how happy I am that they came. All those late-night conversations with Adele have rubbed off on me.

Yes, my dad did a despicable thing, and yes, my mother is downright a cold-hearted b!tch about it, but they are my parents.

It does not matter what they have done, they will always be my parents. And they must have done something right to raise me to be good enough for Adele. She is a beautiful and strong woman and will never settle for a shallow, cruel and cold-hearted bastard. I might not be happy with my parents at the moment, but they deserve to see that through everything, they did something right. We all make mistakes, but we are not always forgiven for it.

Harp music fills the air and I pull myself together. I look at the back door and can hardly breathe as I wait for Adele to appear.

"She's not coming," Axel whispers.

"Shut up," I hiss. "That's not funny."

I know he is just taking advantage of the situation, but for a brief second, my heart stopped beating. Adele has the right to change her mind, what if she exercises that right and breaks my heart? I am a fool for even thinking it, but damn, it is nerve-wracking standing here in front of hundreds of people, waiting for her. It does not matter how sure you are about your fiancé and your relationship. When you are standing here, the devil has the power to create havoc with common sense. "Payback," he grins. "Told you it's a bitch."

"Axel, I swear I'm going to ..." I go abruptly quiet when the backdoor opens and Adele walks out.

My heart races as I watch her, and Liana come closer.

Liana looks exquisite in her silk black dress, but it is nothing in comparison with Adele. Intently I stare at her to bottle the image for decades to come.

Every negative thought, insecurity or dire feeling evaporates as she walks towards me. My life suddenly makes sense.

Hell, even the universe makes sense at this moment. Adele is breathtakingly beautiful. I cannot help it; I cannot wait any longer and I walk towards her. All I want is to be with her.

Her smile steals all the air from my lungs, and I lean over to kiss her.

"You're jumping the gun, Luther," Liana teases playfully.

"Whatever," I mumble and take Adele's hand to walk the last steps.

"Dear beloved," the wedding officiant starts, and I turn towards Adele.

I hope the man does not have a lot to say, other than 'I do. I am eager and excited to start our lives together as husband and wife.

"I know pronounce you husband and wife," the sweet words are finally spoken. "You may now kiss the bride."

I do not wait for a second invitation; my arms go around Adele's waist, and I kiss her tenderly until the guests start cheering and laughing. "Leave something for tonight," Axel probes me in the ribs with his cast.

"Aw, Ken, you're just jealous," I wink at him and burst out laughing when he turns red in the face.

"Come on, husband," Adele takes my hand. "Our guests are in the mood for a party."

"Let's get them drunk," I kiss her quickly. "So, I can whisk you away and have my way with you."