Chapter 118: Chapter 120

Chapter 120

3 years later

Her mother adjusted the sapphires in her hair, smiling at her in the mirror.

“Are you ready, baby?”

She took a deep breath and nodded. She stood up and smoothed the one shoulder satin silver gown down. She looked herself over in the mirror and sighed.

“Did Dad go with you to your prom, Mom?”

Lily put her hands on her shoulders, “No, honey. I didn’t go to prom. I was too focused on graduating than dancing”

Lucy sighed. “What if Josh hates the dress?”

“He won’t. Now, let’s go downstairs and wait. Your father will be there watching if you need anything.”

Lucy groaned. “Why did you let him volunteer to chaperone?,” she complained.

“Sorry, sweet stuff. Your father gets whatever he wants.”

“What did I get this time?,” he said, falling into step behind them on the stairs.

Lily grinned at him over her shoulder. “We were just discussing how I was gonna run off with the gardener when your back was turned.”

The doorbell rang and Jya ran towards it, only to be snatched off the floor by Ethan.

“No, ma’am. You are not old enough to answer the door. Go to your mother.”

Tya pouted but went over to stand next to Jo who ruffled her hair. Ethan opened the door and welcomed Josh in. His eyes moved over Lucy, before he smiled.

“Hey, beautiful.”

She Blushed and looked down at the ground as she played with her skirt. “Hey, handsome.”

He walked over to her and placed a silver corsage on her wrist. He kissed

ed her softly

“Are you ready to go?” She nodded. “Okay, Give me one moment, please. He turned to Lukas and Lily. “Aunt Lily, Uncle Lukas, can I speak to you for a minute?”

They nodded and he followed them down the hall. Lucy watched them go, before turning towards Jo and Ethan.

“Did I miss something?”

“Not that I’m aware of.”

“Hmmm.”

She waited impatiently for them to come back. When they did, she raised an eyebrow questioningly and he ignored her silent inquiry. He took her hand and led her outside to the waiting limo. He held the door open and helped her get in. He slid in next to her, smiling. She crossed her arms over her chest.

“What was that about?”

“Nothing. I have a question for you,” he answered.

“Funny, I have one for you.”

“Oh? Do you? Count of three?” She nodded, closing her eyes. “1. 2. 3. Will you marry

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“Can I mark–wait. What?,” she asked, opening her eyes. Her eyes went to the beautiful gold and emerald ring.. she peered closer at the ring and her mouth dropped open. “Is that one of your scales?”

“Yeah.” He took her hand and put it over his heart. “The one that lies here.”

She sighed and leaned against him. “I know I’m a daddy’s girl, Josh, but I don’t want my mother’s love story.”

He closed the box and fisted his hand around it. “You don’t like it, do you?,” he asked quietly. “I can get you another one.”

She turned his face towards her and kissed him softly. “I love it. I just don’t want you to think that you have to live up to my father. He is perfect for my mother.” She smiled against his lips. “And you are perfect for me. I don’t need all these gestures of devotions or poet inspired words. I am a simple girl and I have simple wants and needs. You could propose with a ring out of a cereal box and I would still marry you. I just need you to be okay with being with me simply. If we have fancy later on, that’s fine, but I don’t need it. I just want you.

He searched her face. “So, does that mean you’ll marry me?

She nodded and held out her hand for him to put the ring on her finger. He relaxed and leaned back against the seat as he began to unbutton his shirt. She watched him hungrily.

“What are you doing?”

“Letting you mark me.”

She giggled and stopped him. “I’ll mark you on our wedding night”

“Can I mark you then, too?“”

She nodded and straddled him. She buried her face in his neck and he put his arm around her. She sighed.

“This is all I want, Josh. This is so simple and to me, it’s the most perfect way to live.”

“I agree.”

They remained silent the rest of the ride to the school, enjoying their closeness. When they arrived at their destination, he helped her out of the limo and they were instantly greeted by Marybell and Josh’s best friend, Corey. Marybell winked at Lucy.

“You are looking so good, girl.”

She slid her arm around Lucy’s waist and led her into the school. The boys trailed behind them. They bypassed the picnic area where caterers were dishing out salad and lasagna to go into the completely decorated gym. Josh immediately took Lucy out onto the floor and began to twirl her around while she giggled. He pulled her close and stole a kiss from her. He spun her past her father who winked at her. She raised her hand and showed him her engagement ring. He clapped silently. She giggled.

“What are you laughing at, baby?”

“My father. He applauded us.” She moved closer to him. “Did you ask my parents for permission to propose?”

He nodded. “I hope that was okay.”

“It was

Her father approached them and tapped Josh on the shoulder. “Can I have the next dance?”

He immediately stopped moving and placed Lucy’s hand in her father’s. “I’ll be over there waiting for you.”

“Okay.”

Her father took her in his arms and moved her expertly around the dance floor.

“How are you feeling?”

“I’m happy. I love him.”

“He loves you, too. Everyone can see it.”

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Her stomach growled and her father chuckled. “Did you eat?”

“No. I forgot.”

“Which hungry are you?,” he asked, concerned.

She cleared her throat. “I should go find Josh He let her go and she kissed his cheek. “Thank you for the dance, Daddy“”

“Anytime, sweetie.”

She walked back over to where Corey stood. She glanced around

“Do you know where Josh is?”

“Haven’t seen him since Mary asked him to dance. Come on. I’ll help you find him.”

They split up and each went a different direction to search. When they get to the middle again, she sighed.

“Where in the world did he go?”

“Maybe he went to the bathroom. Come on. I’ll check for you.”

She followed him to the bathroom and waited impatiently outside for him. He came back out, shaking his head.

*Sorry. Luce. What did you need him for?”

She shifted nervously. “I was just… ummm hungry.”

“Oh. I’ll take you to get some lasagna.”

She cleared her throat. “Not that kind of hungry.”

או הוד!!

“Oh.” He massaged the back of his neck. “I can give you some blood if it will help you until we can find him.”

“Would you?”

He nodded. “Let’s find a room.”

They walked down the hall, checking the doors until they found one unlocked. They walked in and stopped Lucy stared in disbelief at her mate screwing Marybell against the wall. Lucy let out a growl and everything froze. He turned to look at her.

“Lucy?” His eyes went back to Marybell and he shook his head. “Lucy?” He looked back at her. His eyes went to her hand and his face fell. He backed away from Marybell, shaking his head. “Marybell?”

Lucy pulled the ring off her hand and threw it at him. He caught it and looked at her, pleadingly.

“Lucy, please”

he pulled her strap down to reveal his temporary mark on her skin. She ran her finger down it and it slowly disappeared as she said the concealment speli in

“I reject you, Joshua *

He staggered against the wall. “Lucy, please, let me-”

Hestu pushed forward to stomp across the room. “On second thought..”

She let her hand shift and raked them down his face and torso, before breathing fire over it. He reached for her and she put her hand on his chest and pushed energy through him, marking him with her magic. She met his eyes as she leaned towards him. She bit into his throat and pushed her venom through it

“I want you to feel everything. Everytime I fuck someone else, I want you to remember that’s how I just felt.” She turned her hurous gaze on Marybell she put her dress back on like it was supposed to be worn. “And you! How dare you betray your future queen like this? I should tell my grandfather

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and let him punish you.” She grabbed her around the throat and threw her at Josh. She let her aura out. “Mark her!” She watched him do as she ordered. “Now, she can share your pain.”

She started walking back towards Corey while she reached for her father’s link.

“Daddy, can you take me home?”

“What’s wrong? Where are you?”

Josh was having sex with Marybell. I just want to go home:

“I’m going to kill that boy,” he growled.

“It’s fine, Daddy, I’m over it. I’m on my way back to you. I just want to

to go t

to bed.

“Ok, baby. I’m waiting for you.”

u will never love anyone but me. Say

“Lucy, please. Don’t go. I love you.”

She spun back towards him angrily. She let her aura out again and his knees buckled. “You will never love her. You it! He didn’t acknowledge her order as he stared at her sadly. “SAY ITI,” she screamed.

He closed his eyes. “You didn’t have to aura me. I’ll never love anybody but you.”

She turned around to hide the tears in her eyes. She walked out the door with her back straight.

“Lucy,” he whispered.

The despair in his voice almost made her turn around. Almost.

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