Mated Girl (Wolf Girl #4)(52)

She shook her head, but she was grinning from ear to ear. “I don’t smell like that.”
“But you do love him. Right?” I knew she did. Out in the Dark Woods we’d had the most honest conversations two people could have. Sage loved him. He was the one for her.
She glanced at Walsh, who hadn’t moved; he’d gone full-on stalker mode, just staring at her. “Of course I do. It’s Walsh.” She sounded mad, like she wanted to stop it but couldn’t.
I nodded, taking in a deep breath. “Rab!” I yelled over the crowd where he was dancing with Daisy. He snapped to attention and walked over, holding his baby girl on his hip. Reaching out, I placed one hand on either of Sage’s shoulders. “Sage Hudson, you are relieved of duty as my second-in-command.”
Her mouth popped open and I could feel the hurt flash across our bond as she stared at me in shock. I swiveled my head to the left, just as Rab walked up. “Rab, you’re my new second.”
He looked surprised, glancing from Sage to me before breaking out into a grin. “Position accepted. Thank you, Alpha.” He bowed and walked away.
“You can’t do that!” Sage snapped, shrugging out of my grasp.
“You forget I am a true alpha, connected with you through a pack bond. I feel you pining over him.”
She covered her chest, glaring at me. “It will go away when he goes away.”
I chuckled. “That’s not how it works, and what if he shows up next time with a new girl?”
Her eyes flashed yellow as her teeth clenched. “I’d kill her.”
I tipped my head back and laughed. “Sage. Sister. Best friend. Go. Say yes.”
Her arms fell to her sides and she seemed to consider it. Pulling her bottom lip into her mouth, she chewed on it for a moment, tossing the idea around in her head. Then she looked up at Walsh.
He was still watching her.
“He’s a wanted felon,” she griped.
I nodded. “And Sawyer and I will be working to clear him of that charge. I’m sure we can dig up crimes on the Vampire King.”
She looked wistful. “I mean I have always wanted to live in the human world for a bit.”
I nodded. “Do it. Go to Liberty Lake, there is a boba tea shop there called BocoPop. Get the oolong milk tea with cheese foam. You won’t regret it.”
She scrunched up her face. “Cheese foam? That sounds horrifying.”
I laughed. “It’s amazing. Come on, Sage. Follow your heart.”
She heaved a big sigh and then turned to face Walsh who was still watching her like a love sick puppy dog.
She put one finger out and pulled it toward her, beckoning him.
He set down his full shot glass, eyes lighting up a fiery orange, like the evening sun. Taking long strides, he crossed the lawn and made his way to her. He wore a dark gray tuxedo and had never looked more handsome. Sage’s deep green, skintight dress clung to her athletic form, and her hair was in a cascade of curls hanging loosely over one shoulder. If I had my camera with me, I’d have taken a picture of this moment. Walsh walked right up to her and grabbed her, dipping her backward as he cradled the back of her neck. Then he kissed her, a movie style kiss. A-holy-hell-is-this-really-happening-in-real-life-kiss. I smiled, happy for their tender moment, and Raven walked up beside me.
“Damn … I wanna be kissed like that,” she said.
I eyed Luka who was definitely tipsy. Werewolves were easy to get drunk, but vampires less so. “Come on, I’ll introduce you to someone, but I can’t promise it will be more than one night.”
Raven followed my gaze and her eyes glittered. “Oh, I’ll take one night of that.”
We both hooked arms and giggled as we passed Sage and Walsh, who were now full-on making out in full view of my wedding party.
I approached Sawyer and he spun, eyeing me with a look of absolute passion. My dress was a fully blinged-out, expensive number that Sage talked me into. There were more crystals and beads on this thing than there were werewolves in the entire world. But I loved it, and I felt beautiful in it.
“Luka…” I approached the vampire. “Have I introduced you to one of my bestest friends in the world?” I held up Raven’s hand and she spun, her tight black velvet dress catching the last of the dying sun’s rays as it accentuated her curves. “This is Raven.”
Luka’s eyes glittered, his nostrils inhaling as he was no doubt smelling what supernatural race she was.
He gripped his glass of whiskey and gave her a devastatingly handsome grin. “I have always had a thing for witches. Dance with me?” He set his drink down and stepped forward, holding out his hand.
Raven beamed, placing her hand in his, and they stepped out onto the dancefloor.
Sawyer faced me then, and holy hell on wheels was he sexy in his black tuxedo. His neck tattoos were sticking out just above the collar and his eyes absolutely smoldered as they looked at me.
“What are you thinking about right now?” I asked as he took me into his arms.
He gave me a devilish grin, reaching out to cup my waist. “Where the zipper to this dress is.”
A genuine laugh pealed out of me as he spun me around, and I sighed in contentment. Reaching out, he stroked the cuffs at my wrist. They were a new wedding set, encrusted with diamonds and pearls, at my request. We might have won the war, but I didn’t trust that history wouldn’t repeat itself. For now, I was going to fly under the radar and just enjoy my life with my beautiful family.
“Wife?” Sawyer gazed down at me tenderly.
“Yes, husband?”
“Let’s have five more babies.” Sawyer grabbed my chin and pulled me into him, planting a sweet kiss on my lips as I barked out in laughter.