Chapter 167

167 – Dancing With The Groom

Madeline:

Baxter twirled me gently, guiding each step to make sure I did not trip.

Before I could catch my breath, he drew me toward him in one swift motion.

His arm slid around my waist, holding me firmly as he shifted our pace.

Then he lowered me into a deep dip, supporting my back with one hand while the other steadied my arm.

My body leaned back, suspended in his hold, my hair dancing in the air as he kept me secure in mid–air.

For a moment, everything felt silent. His eyes stayed on mine, and my breath caught.

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The music softened around us. All I could sense was the strength of his grip and the warmth of his hold as he kept me to the side.

The music suddenly stopped, and everyone fell silent.

Baxter swallowed, his eyes fixed on me, his breathing erratic.

Everyone around us stood frozen.

My gaze shifted to Yuvonne, who now stood right beside us, glaring at me.

Her eyes were narrowed, and no smile touched her lips.

She took another step forward with her hands clenched at her sides.

Baxter slowly raised me from mid–air and balanced my body until I stood firmly again.

Now that I stood next to him, Yuvonne approached us.

The crowd watched her, likely wondering what she intended to do.

For a moment, it looked as if she might strike me. However, once she stopped, she smiled.

“Thank you, sister, for coming,” she stated. Her voice sounded sweet, although fake.

She reached for Baxter’s hand and linked her arm through his.

“Come on, baby. Let’s go. Enough dance for the day,” she stated quietly, though she kept a smile on her lips.

Then she pulled him away from me, lifting her chin so everyone could see.

I remained in place while people gathered around the stage.

The couple was preparing to cut the engagement cake.

The crowd pushed closer. My chest grew tight, and I felt as if I were being swallowed.

As I tried to step back, my heel caught on something.

I almost tripped before an arm wrapped around my waist and steadied me.

I opened my mouth, ready to thank Elgin, but when I turned, my eyes widened.

It was not Elgin.

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167–Dancing With The Groom

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It was Alpha Ron.

He stood there in a light grey suit. His hair was combed back neatly, and his jaw was cleanly shaved.

He looked handsome as he raised an eyebrow at me.

“Why are you staring at me like you have seen a ghost?” he wondered.

I swallowed and looked away for a second.

“Oh no, it’s not that. I thought it was Elgin p>

The words slipped out before I could stop them, and I noticed the way his face tensed.

A faint hurt crossed his eyes before he forced a smile.

“Still, thank you very much,” I added quickly and hesitantly.

He held my gaze for a few seconds, making it easy to notice when his eyes softened.

I stepped back, and when I glanced up, I noticed Baxter.

His brows were pulled together. His attention was fixed on Alpha Ron while he stood there.

It confused me because Baxter was standing with Yuvonne, holding a knife to cut the cake.

He still looked unhappy. But he had no right to feel that way. He was the one getting engaged.

Both Alpha Ron and I looked toward the couple. Baxter cut the cake first.

He fed a piece to Yuvonne, but when she fed him back, she smeared too much of it on his cheek.

Laughing and giggling followed as others joined in.

The crowd was excited to watch such a playful couple.

He wiped his cheek with his thumb, looking slightly awkward because I knew he was not the type to do something like that in public, but this was how love changed people.

He then fed cake to his mother and father. Yuvonne did the same.

The crowd clapped and cheered loudly.

My attention stayed on them until I noticed Elgin stepping toward me.

He placed himself between Alpha Ron and me, adjusting his coat

The rest of the evening passed in a blur. People wandered around giving gifts. Some congratulated the couple.

Others moved toward the food tables. I stood in the corner watching everyone.

My feet had begun to ache.

I had never been to such a busy evening in the werewolf community, and I knew most conversations revolved around their wolves, their strengths, and their ranks.

I did not fit in, and today felt the same. Everyone kept mentioning Yuvonne and how lucky she was to be an omega who found an alpha.

Then I heard people talk about me. How Yuvonne’s sister never had a wolf.

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How I ran away as a human but now there were rumors that my wolf had awakened.

There was too much being said. Some even whispered that my children came from alphas and not only one, but several, and others wondered if I had cheated on my human husband.

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