Saving The Broken Soul

WEDDING DAY PT.ONE

Abigail's POV:-

Finally, the wedding has come and that's today. This is supposed to be one of the best days in a girl's life but not for me. I feel like someone is suffocating me seeing the chaos in front of my eyes. Emery has stopped talking to me because she is not happy with this marriage at all.

After the sudden appearance of the group of rogues, there is a terror in the pack. Although Dad has assured that nothing bad will happen, still no one is able to forget the incident. On the other hand, I am really curious to know about the agreement Jacob was talking about.

Currently, I am sipping on my morning tea trying to relax before the makeup artist and hairstylist comes to get me ready. As usual, Mia is my maid of honor because I don't want anyone other than her to fulfill this duty. For bridesmaids, I have selected two of my college friends and four of my female pack members who are very thrilled to be standing beside me at the altar. As for the flower girl, Ryker's four years old niece is going to perform that part.

It's now 10 in the morning and in one hour I have to get ready as the wedding is being held at 1 PM. So, I go inside the bathroom and fill the bathtub with lukewarm water before adding a decent amount of homemade herbal body cleaning powder to it. I strip out of my clothes and get into the bathtub. I feel myself relaxing into the divine smell of the powder. I don't know what things Eloise has added to it but I have to admit that she has done a great job making it.

I am not going to wash my hair as I have already done it last night and I don't think I will have enough time to get them dry seeing the thickness of them. After half an hour of soaking in the bathtub, I flush the soapy water and fill the tub with clean water. Soon I get out of the tub and start drying my body before applying a thin layer of rose oil to add moisture and glow to my pale skin. I look at the mirror and my eyes directly go towards my completely shaven private area. At first, I didn't want to get Brazilian waxed but Mia insisted me that this would be the best. Although it's not my first time getting waxed down there but still it feels a little awkward to display nudity in front of unknown people.

I wear white lacey undergarments as well as the white garter belt per tradition. Then I wrap a white silk robe around my body and get out of the bathroom to find that the makeup artists as well as the hairstylist are already in my room. I can feel their nervousness being present in a house full of werewolves so I give them an assuring smile to make them feel better.

I sit down in front of the vanity and the makeup artist start with putting some vitamin serum on my face to make it look hydrated. Then she applies primer in the necessary part. After that she uses concealer to hide dark spots and patches, under eye circles and fine lines on my face. She also applies concealer on the neck where required to get an overall even look. Then using a damp make-up puff she applies foundation on my face and neck area.

I don't want my makeup to look cakey so I have told her to keep it simple and thankfully she doesn't argue with me. She uses a little bit of face powder to set the base and then apply highliter on my cheekbones as well as my nose. Then she moves to my eye makeup which is again she keeps simple with only a little bit of light silver in the middle portion and black eyeshadow in the corner. I ask her not to apply eyeliner, only double coat of mascara is enough for my eyes to look good. For my lips, I have chosen a sober pink shade which goes very well with my entire look. Finally, the makeup is done so I thank the makeup artist for her amazing job.

Next come the hairstyle in which the hairstylist first curl my long hair in big waves and then pin in the back in a messy bun. Then she puts a pearl decorated hair pin in the middle of the bun giving it a classy look which is very much liked by me. I am not wearing any veil so I ask them to help me wear the wedding gown as it's very heavy.

"Wow, you are looking so pretty." I hear a voice behind me so I turn around to see that Eloise is the one to give the compliment.

"Thank you. You are looking beautiful as well." I reply politely.

Just then Mia along with others come inside the room and start complimenting me for how I am looking. I can't help but blush hearing their teasing words. We take photographs as per my bestie's request and soon enough the time arrive when I have to walk down the aisle to get married.

I take a deep breath and walk out of the room followed by others. Upon arriving in the living room, I find Dad and Uncle Alex talking to each other. I clear my throat to get their attention which I do because they turn their heads towards me. However, the smile on my face slips of when my eyes fall on Dad's emotionless face. He is looking like he doesn't even care how I am looking in my wedding dress. I have heard so many stories about father seeing their daughter in the wedding dress and how this is one of the most emotional moment for the both. Then why not mine too?

"Abigail, my girl. You are looking just like your mom in this wedding gown." It's Uncle Alex who comes towards me with outstretched hands and give me a bear hug which makes me cry.

"Oh no, Dad. You are ruining her makeup." Mia whines coming besides me before wiping my tears carefully with a tissue paper so that my makeup don't get ruined.

"Oops, sorry sweetie." Uncle Alex replies holding his ears making both Mia and I smile.

"Let's go, we are getting late." Dad remarks looking annoyed.

I bit my lips to prevent from the sob that is going to come out and walk near him and take a hold of his left elbow. Mia walks down first per ritual followed by others and finally it's my turn to walk down the aisle.

'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran starts playing as the background music the moment I set my feet on the ground. I try to keep my breathing in control and smile at the guests not wanting them to know that I am not happy with the marriage.

I don't know why but I lift my face and suddenly feel like my breath has gotten knocked out of me when my eyes collied with none other than Alpha Leonard's brown orbs. This is my first time seeing him in person and I can't deny that he is incredibly handsome as well as a giant with packed muscles all over his body. His hair color is black which is styled in perfection. He is looking like a supermodel right coming out of the magazine.

When we arrive at the altar, Dad puts my hand on Alpha Leonard's calloused hand who helps me to stand in front of him. I took my Dad's retreating figure who didn't even try to warn my would-be husband like a father should do and this time I can't hold the tears that start pouring silently out of my eyes.

Many will think that I am crying because of the nervousness of the wedding. But in reality, I am crying because of my father who looks relieved to give me away to a complete stranger. I am crying because I know I can't make my father happy as at the end of the day, I am still the murderer of his mate.