I have been listening in on their conversation, we all have. It pisses me off that she is so terrified for saving someone's life. Another thing her father did to her, just to fuck her up more. "What do you mean we aren't going into hiding or running away?" Penny steps out from under her friends' arms. She stands there, arms folded, with a fierce look on her face, and confusion held within her eyes.

"I mean that won't be necessary. Your father is no longer your alpha." I stand at my full height, stepping further into the room. I know she is going to fight me on this, and I need to be prepared for the fall-out. She hasn't moved from her spot; I can see my words going through her head. Her eyes aren't focused on anything in particular, as they move side to side.

When she finally stops pondering, her eyes find mine. I'm standing so close to her she needs to look up a little. I can see she's worrying her lip beneath her teeth once more; a look of hope is held in the depth of her eyes. "How is that even possible?" She whispers, trying to only be heard by my ears alone.

I reach a handout, pushing her hair behind her ear. I keep my hand against her cheek, enjoying the warmth of her below my palm. I rub my thumb along her lips, my eyes focused entirely on the action. Her mouth falls open, the tip of her tongue licking my thumb causing a growl to work its way up my throat. "I am your Alpha, or I will be once the ceremony is finished." The lust in her eyes dulls, as she takes a step back from me. "What ceremony?"

Her pupils are still fully blown, but now there is a look of horror held within her beautiful green eyes. "You'll see within the next couple of hours." I part my legs, folding my arms over my chest, I look down at my prey with a newfound determination.

As she looks up at me, I can see it all coming into place. Her eyes open wide, as she looks behind me to my pack of friends. "You want me to marry you tonight? She sounds flabbergasted at the idea. When she starts to pace in front of me I want nothing more than to wrap her into my arms and hold her tight. Never letting her go.

"Correct. Only you don't have a choice in the matter." I tell her honestly. My words cause her to pause her movement, as she slowly turns to face me once more. "Excuse me?" Her voice comes out deathly low. The next second she's stomping to where I stand, "no man controls my life. It's why I left in the first place. I choose who I will be tied to for the rest of my life, and to be honest I haven't seen you in years. I no longer know if that soul is you." She taps my chest with her pointer finger, enunciating every syllable.

I have to hold back my laughter, as are Matty, Ethan, Hunter, and Fang. I hear them cough into their hands behind me, with the sound of laughter mixed in. I have to hand it to her though, her eyes don't leave mine. I know it's a fight of her life because she really wants to give them all a dirty look.

With a raised eyebrow, I drop one arm to my side, and bring my other to her feminine hand. I gather her fingers with mine, causing her eyes to look down at our joined hands. "I know you feel it just as much as I do Penny." I whisper to her in a husky tone. Instantly, my woman is wet between her legs once more. "Your body cannot lie. I smell what I do to you." She tries to shake her head no at me.

I don't like that, I lift my other hand, cupping her chin in my hand, I hold her head still. Looking deep into her eyes, I crowd her space once more. "I know you do little wolf. There's no fighting what we are, what we have known since we were pups. You are my mate and I yours. Something our species has not heard of in over a century."

Tears are building within her eyes now, making them look like beautiful lily pads. "By early morning, we will be married, and there isn't a soul in our world that will stop this." She bites her bottom lip looking up at me with hope in her eyes. "Promise?" That one word fills me with glee. She isn't going to fight what we are. "I give you, my word." Bringing her hand over top of my heart I solemnly wear to her on my life.

"What about my father?" I give her a devious smile before bringing my face close to hers. I rub my cheek along hers, as I make my way to her ear. "Let me handle him, you don't worry about a thing little wolf. I have been planning this for years." I bite the tip with my teeth, causing her body to lean more into me.

I pull back to look deep into her eyes once more. "The things I am going to do to you tomorrow night." I purr low for her ears alone. Her cheeks turn a brilliant shade of red, as she tries to look down and away from me. I hold her head steady, not allowing it. "No baby, you look at me when I talk to you. Always." I give her a peck on the lips, before I pull away from her. I'm certain with how I am feeling, being this close to having what I have always wanted, I will take her here in front of everyone.

I look behind her to her best friend, "Don't worry about anything Claudette. You were a surprise tonight, but we will stand by you both. You are now a part of this pack, forever." She nods her head at me, mouth open wide. I think she's just as stunned with all the new information.

"The men and I are going to make a late-night snack; I can hear both your stomachs. I want you to eat, then get some much-needed rest. Our long-time friend will be here early, and our lives will change for the better come sunrise." When a bright smile forms along her lips, it hits me right in the heart. I feel like I have done something right for once in her life. I walk to the door, watching the backs of my pack as they all leave the room.

"Enjoy her tonight, Claudette." With my hand on the doorknob, I turn to face them both, "for the next few nights and days you won't be seeing too much of your friend." I wink at her, enjoying the deep shade of red that her cheeks now are. Claudette, simply laughs at my innuendo, causing Penny to turn towards her and playfully hit her shoulder. I close the door behind me, thinking of all the things I'll soon be doing to her once I have my hands on her.