Chapter 560
The Broken Warrior's Daughter
While Calista and Lily were getting ready for Andersâ party, he and I had our own plans to prepare.
âSo, whatâs the play?â He asks me, as I tuck the guitar behind the podium on the stage.
âI was thinking, it might work if it looks like Iâm going to give you a toast, but instead, I begin serenading Lily.â
âYou know itâs a risk that she might shoot you down in front of everyone.â
I had thought of that, but I donât think she will. Iâm feeling more confident since this morning. If sheâs willing to let me scent her in such a bold and sexual way. Iâm hoping sheâll agree to go to prom with me.
âIt is, but itâs a calculated risk and Iâm hoping Iâve done my calculations properly.â
Anders shakes his head and chuckles. âWell, at least youâre a better singer than I am. You wonât ruin everyoneâs evening with your voice.â
âHey, Iâve gotten pretty good on the guitar too.â
He raises an eyebrow at me. âDo you know any songs other than the one youâre singing tonight?
Because Iâm pretty sure I could play that tune by now, Iâve heard it so many times.â
âI only need to know the one song. If she likes it, Iâll learn more and play them for her every night.â
âGoddess, help us all. Letâs hope she doesnât want more songs.â
When we have it set up and weâre both comfortable with how the events will play out, we head up to his room to get ready. Weâre both wearing suits tonight as is the custom for formal events such as this.
Anders is in standard black suit with a white dress shirt. I, however, wanted to match Lily, so I bought a offâwhite dress shirt to go with my black suit. I checked it against her dress to make sure it was a match. Not only will my scent be mixed with hers tonight, but weâll look like a couple in our matching attire.
When we finish, we go to get our girls and I think both of us are stunned at their beauty. I know my mate is gorgeous. But tonight, sheâs beyond stunning. Iâm doubly thankful my scent is mixed with hers.
Even if she wasnât a Guardian, every Alpha here would want her.
I spare a glance at Calista. She is the epitome of a perfect Luna. In a week, Anders will be able to officially mark her if she agrees. Heâs been doing his best to make sure that happens. From everything I know about her, sheâll be perfect for the position, and I couldnât be happier for my friend.
When we walk into the ballroom, decorated for tonightâs festivities, I can sense every Alphaâs envy.
They want our mates, one a powerful Guardian, and one a perfect Luna.
Patrick and Olivia come over immediately and greet us, welcoming Calista and Lily to the party, Olivia hugging them before hugging Anders and me. Patrick shakes our hands and guides us to the stage.
âGood evening, everyone. Tonight, we celebrate my sonâs 18th birthday. In just a couple of months, after he finishes school, I will transfer the Alpha title to him. But tonight, we thank you for being here to celebrate my son officially becoming an adult.â
Everyone claps, and Anders moves to the microphone, bringing Calista with him. Heâs claiming her in front of these other Alphas. I take this opportunity to follow Patrick and Olivia and guide Lily off the stage.
After Anders finishes his speech, I leave Lily beside Patrick, Calvin and Lyle moving closer to guard her, while I go on stage. Anders slaps a hand on my shoulder as he passes me, giving me a smile. This is it.
I walk up to the microphone. âAs all of you know, Anders and I have been friends our entire life. He is like a brother to me, and I couldnât be happier to celebrate with him, here tonight.â Everyone claps at that.
âHowever, there is someone else I would like to acknowledge this evening. This person is even mor important to me than Anders. She has my whole heart and will have it for the rest of our lives.â
I look at Lily and her eyes have gone wide. I reach down and pull the guitar out, putting the strap over my shoulder and attaching the mini microphone to the strap of the guitar. I strum out the first notes of the song before I begin, walking toward Lily.
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