: Cold Feet
Matteo's pov
I look at myself in the mirror over a million times "I don't deserve her" I mutter adjusting my tie.
I'm pretty nervous for tonight, it may not be our mating ceremony but I'm scared too. What if everything goes wrong?
"You're damn right about that ass hole" I turn to find Jay smirking at me
"You don't match up with her, Shrek."
He teases me and I narrow my eyes as he walks inside the room closing the door behind him.
"Who the fuck is that?" I spat and he retorts "the ogre in a cartoon for kids" I frown still not knowing it.
"Dude, it's a movie by the humans" shaking my head because of his childish joke Jay snorted and stops before me. "Chill out Matt, everything is set now," he says then pats me on the shoulder.
"Don't worry about tonight and just introduce your woman, you lucky bastard. I swear if you're thinking of bailing on this then it's your loss bro" he joke and I glare at him in return.
I sigh heavily "what's wrong?" he asks with concern to me. "I'm scared," I told him honestly "I know I should be happy but why do I feel sad and scared on this day?" I started to pace around.
Jay held me in place by holding my shoulders together "everything is going to be fine trust me Matt" he said with determination.
"You think?" I ask unsure and he nods his head to confirm. I sigh straightening my shirt before walking out of the room and down the stairs.
My pack members greeted me down the foyer then we move inside the dining hall. Everyone has made their presence tonight making me more nervous about introducing her tonight.
"Hello, Alpha," one of an elder in our pack came up to me. "I hope you don't mind me asking; what's the occasion tonight?" I smile gawking my head to look at the door and see if Adassah has arrived.
"Well, Mr. Orlando, I believe that would ruin the surprise tonight," I smile at him.
"Matt" her voice sends shivers to my whole body and abruptly I turn around and the sight of her blew me away. I didn't care about anyone else but I just went up to her and kiss her on the lips. I am not claiming anything just me being a boy in love.
Mr. Orlando smiled at us and he strutted towards us knowingly "well, this is amazing. It's nice to have you tonight luna" he extended his hand and Adassah took it politely.
"Finally you got some balls now Alpha" he joke making Adassah laugh in return.
I squeeze her waist lightly and she looks at me biting her lip. 'Okay please don't tempt us' Thunder groan through our links.
After some time when everyone is seated, I stood up from the head of the table to make a toast and to announce her as my official luna.
"I made some mistakes in the past which you all know and are aware of. There was the only one that was never a mistake and the moon goddess happens to make her my other half. I know I told you on the night after the attack but I would love to reintroduce her again," I gesture for Adassah to come and standby me.
"She's the one that stole my heart and is chosen to be our luna as it is her rightful place. I hope you will all show her the same love and protection I am giving to her. Please, everyone, meet and welcome your luna and my mate Adassah Natasha Rumanoff" everyone applause in enthusiasm.
They all stood up as Adassah takes my arms with a drink in her other hand. She kisses me on the cheek before facing our pack.
"I wouldn't say I am a perfect luna but I will give my all to standby Matteo and our Pack. I will only strive for the betterment of our pack and protect you all as you have done to me. Indeed, I cannot do that if you don't give me a chance. So I hope you'll give me that chance. To the Moonstone Pack and our future"
Again everyone applauds with smiles on their faces. Everything went smooth as I expected Adassah, on the other hand, conversed with our pack members freely and everyone looks on with happiness on their face of meeting their new luna even though they have known her.
When the night is done Adassah took Wesley to bed and then she came over to my room. We just cuddle and talk about how she enjoys the night and how she didn't expect everyone to accept her wholeheartedly.
After she fell asleep in my arms I pull the duvet over her and made my way to the office. I knock on Lyndon's door lightly and he opened it within a second.
He was still on his long sleeve shirt and pants that he wore over dinner tonight. It seems like he hasn't been asleep yet and I wonder what's got him up.
"I need to talk to you," I said nervously and he nods his head in agreement. We made it to the office after 5 minutes and then I pull out a whisky and two glasses.
Certainly, I need this for our talk tonight. I don't know how he'll take it but I am doing what is right. I offer him a glass and he refuses then I take I gulp it one go. I need this before I tell him what I wanted to do.
After gulping down three shots I take a breath and blurted "I want to confess to her about everything, will that be alright with you sir?"
Lyndon rubs his face as he is thinking then his hand reaches out for the whisky in front of us. He pours it into his glass and takes a shot then we sat there for another minute without speaking to one another.
"I have been waiting for you to say that. I know I was the one who told you not to at the beginning but I have to be sure of you too. We don't know what my daughter decides to do.
I have been watching her progress but I still don't know what she will do because she's her only person. So let me ask this again; are you ready?" he raises his brow at me and without a doubt, I respond with a yes.
"Good cause honestly I wanted you to be ready too before we tell her. You have to face the consequences but you can't face it if you're not ready." I nod my head in agreement and Lyndon stood up from the couch and came on to my side.
He embraces me muttering "I'm happy for you, son" I almost burst into tears when I hear him saying, son.
It means a lot to me to hear him say it and especially when it's genuine. Well as everyone knows my mother left me when I was young and my dad wasn't even a father at all to me lately. He's on a mission to destroy my mate, her family, and me.
Lyndon pat me on the back lightly before pulling away and gave me one last reassuring nod with a smile before he left me in the office.
I sigh in relief with tears cascading from my eyes. I am so happy that I just couldn't wait for tomorrow to come and for me to be rid of all of my guilt.
Therefore, tonight there is nothing more for me to do than to kiss her freely in bed and her to mine in my dreams tonight. Whatever she chooses I'll respect it and hold on to my heart that belongs and beats for my Adassah only.
I turn off the lights in my office and was about to walk out when Evan burst in the door.
"Alpha" he struggled to breathe hard.
The reaction on his face washes away all the happiness from me and before he could say anything further the emergency alarm went on.