Reiver

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s the road blocking the way about half a mile before the start of the territory. Alpha Henri had left his vehicle to talk to them and they had been alongside the cars ever since. Werewolves can be wary about attacks from other packs or

ory is something el

ning out to lush green meadows at the bottom of the valleys. The air smelt so clean, and so pure. Annie reflected that she had spent far too much time either inside the university, in the town or with her head in a book. The colours of t

breath away. Alpha Henri went to meet the wolves who had come out

ilently said to Sabine. Her wolf was already in

lking in, it's rude, and these are Re

ons first." She added, rolling her e

y stone building which had the air of a fortress. There were towers with tiny windows poking up from the grey slate roof and actual battlements. To her right, Annie could see preparations for the night's ceremony underway.

be a beautiful wed

rooms now."said Alpha Hen

hioned but beautiful, oak panelling with the heads of stags adorning the walls. It culminated in the most dominant feature, a huge oak staircase carpeted in deep red which swept upwards past giant oil paintings. Annie studied them as they climbed to the first floor. There was a mixture of landscapes, still life and portraits of Reivers in both human and wolf form. Some looked really old, depicting what she thought were proba

ached the landing at the top of the stairs. "Great to see you al

a waves coming from him were intense, almost crushing. Sabine s

on't believe we have met before.

ard. Annie stepped forward to stand by her Alpha tryin

ed "This is Annie Lovell, sister of the moth

ly by surprise. His arm snapped forward, grabbing Annie's face with a tight grip, til

ind link, the stress clear in his voice, "Please d

abbed her, Alpha

" he announced, st

surprised how calm she sounded, t

er all this time it still hurt her

re you?" h

lied Annie, sincerely hoping he would

ope your rooms are to your liking, if you need anythin

ds with Alpha Henri and strode off t

ine spat, fu

een. This pack was known for their volatility and no one wanted to fight a Reiver. She thought the male wolves f

lright

ne." replied

nd where was our Alpha when we needed him, just standing the

hat happened to us. Also, we don't want to start a fight, ok? Come on I'm fine, we'

"said Alpha Henri, l

eak smile at her Alpha wh

seemed to appear out of nowhere and be compl

the door, she needed a moment to herself. Sitting on a chair by the door she put her head in her hands and allowed herself a few tears.

an this,"she told herself. "That's enough self- pity for one

ld sense her curled up at the back of her mind. She needed a little m

n the double bed was a perfect white and on a little table by the bed, were tea and coffee making facilities. She walked towards an oak door, upon opening it, found a surprisingly modern en-suite bathroom with a roll top

ght Annie,

It was Amelie asking if Annie wanted to go and see Aimeè with her. Throwing on a wrap around dress and some stilettos, Annie pulled a brush through her hair and joined her sister in the hallway. Once again, the omega appeared out of nowhere an

doors, he knocked once and upon receiving a reply swung

meè, "Aunt Annie!

n a long embrace and

ou could come.

eplied Annie pulling

ad a habit of avoiding th

Annie to her wolf,

room and Annie breathed a sigh of relief.

room?"asked Anni

e wedding,"gushed Aimeè,

e and Marie until it was time to go and get ready for the ceremony. Upon leavi

nnie's hair up leaving thin strands hanging down which she gently curled with a pair of curling tongs. Annie then helped Amelie into her'Mother of the Bride' dress, the colours matching Patric's tie. There was a knock at the door and the omega came in carrying a tray

o have a few omegas in a pack, the Reivers seemed to have more than their fair share but Annie supposed that being such a large pack there would be more than she was used to seeing. Just like in any other pack they were used as house- keepers, cooks or in fact anything that resul

she had been expecting but it wasn't this. While she didn't think they would all be wearing Scottish tweed or Argyll sweaters, she didn't think they would be so showy. They were all very flashy, wearing expensive clothes, all designer by the looks of them, lots of make- up, jewellery dripping off every possible place, everything about them screamed 'wealth'. The m

the omega

to Sabine, "I swear he c

atric that it was time to walk his daughter down the aisle. He gave Amelie a

r once took her eyes from her fiancée and his eyes never left hers. Annie, in that moment, realised what a true mate bond should look like. This was it, right here, this man, this fearsome Reiver would never hurt her, never abandon her, he would always love and care for her, forever. She started to feel quite emotional, realising what she had missed out on but k

y recited their vows and exchanged rings. The official then took a rope and carried out the aged tradition of tying their hands together. The ceremony was recited in Gaelic, then repeated in English, and it was the most beautiful wedding Annie had ever seen but it all seemed to be over so quickly. Before Annie knew it, their palms were cut and pr

gne and as she sipped her drink, she looked around at the guests, everyone looked much more relaxed than before, were they expecting trouble? Security was tight, Annie didn't know if the Reivers were just naturally cautious or they were expecting some sort of attack, maybe from a rival clan, or rogues perhaps? Surely not eve

liding an arm around her should

asked, not me

d, sliding an arm around hi

bout her family. They took care of her without making an issue of things. They knew she and Sabine would fi