Chapter 0553 ‘The room stood up but the only person smiling was Anthony. Whoever it was, they were

taking their sweet time.

Since I was a whole head shorter than the boys, 1 wasn’t able to see her until she was next to us.

Alec and Colt both tensed up as she came into view for them. Alec even reached around and put his

arm around me, holding me extremely tightly against him. I was about to ask him why when I finally

saw her.

Ann was walking down the aisle in a white dress. Her hair was neatly pulled back into a ssic bun

with huge diamond earrings. Her eyes never left Anthony as she walked past us.

My body was frozen. I was aware of

people looking at me but I couldn''t focus. How the hell was Ann here? Colt told me she died! She was

burned.

When everyone sat down, Alec had to pull me down so I wasn’t the only person standing.

I''was like my body wasn’t my own. My breathing got heavy, my chest started to hurt and the room was

spinning.

“Kristen, breathe.” Alec whispered in my ear. He all but put me on hisp.

His hands weren’t up and down my arm and he pushed calming emotions into me.

Closing my eyes, I tried to focus on my breathing. As hard as it was, I was able to halfway control it.

Alec kept whispering in my ear. Since my head fell on his shoulder, it was easy to make it look like we

were just hugging.

a colle conban “Colt?” I heard the anger in Alec''s voice as he whispered.

“Idon’t know.” It sounded like Colt had just as much restraint in his voice as Alec did.

Finally, I felt like I was breath. Leaning back, I looked over at Colt. He was looking at me, almost

waiting for something. “You said she was dead.” Colt didn’t answer but his wolf shed in his eyes.

Penny was doing everything in her power to keep Colt calm. As I looked around, Jace and Lars were

looking just as angry. Their mates were looking at me with so much sympathy that it made me choke

up.

Everyone started pping, making me look up. The ceremony was over and

they were standing there, holding hands. Ann was sporting a new mark on her neck that felt like

daggers tomy heart.

“I would like to thank everyone foring today. It was short notice but we felt like it was the right time.

I would like to take this time to clear the air. Carol, rest her soul, was my chosen mate. After all these

years, I was able to finally take my fated mate and how it was fated. At the untimely death of Carol, I

would run into my fated mate. I know this is sudden for some people but I think you will find Luna Ann

to be a warm and weing person. There will be a meal and a dance after! Please enjoy yourself!”

There was a small pping as they walked down the aisle. Ann looked right at me and smiled as they

passed.

As soon as they were out of ear shot, the questions started. “Is that who | think it was?” Lars leaned

forward and looked at Colt.

“Colt!” Alec grumbled.

“I don’t fucking know! I saw her body.

The face was not recognizable but it was the right cell.” My mind was racing. “Didn’t Anthony walked

around your pack at one point?” I asked in a whisper.

“y-yeah?” Colt didn’t seem that sure.

“What if he found the cells and put a woman in there and snuck Ann out.

What if the rogues were his so he could get Ann?” I tried pieces together different options.

“No. That would mean Anthony is a

traitor.” Jace shook his head.

“We will no long be allies with him.” Alec was fucking pissed. “I am officially cutting ties.” “Me too.” Colt

agreed quickly. “I''m sorry, Ice. I didn’t even question if it was Ann. The body was in pieces.” I was

numb. I wasn’t sure what to feel or what to think. “It is your turn to get food.” A waiter came up to us

and announced for us to get food.

Slowly, everyone stood up. Grabbing Alec’s hand, I held on for my dear life.

“See, I am emotionally needy.” I said sarcastically in our mind-link.

He looked down at me and rolled his eyes but he pulled me against him as we waited in line. He had to

let go so he could hand me a te. Instead of

waiting for me to get food, Alec just put alittle of everything on my te.

When we were finished, he took both tes and walked behind me as I made our way back to our

table. “Try and eat.” Alec muttered. We were the only ones here at the moment.

“How long do we have to stay?” 1 asked. He looked at me. “I’m going to have to push all these feelings

away to be able to handle this.” wanted to warn him. I didn’t want to just do it and make it seem like I

am not addressing my feelings.

“Put on a brave face so she doesn’t know she got to you but do not pus them away. We will address

themter in private but be strong now.” Alec leaned down and kissed my forehead.

“I love you. We will figure this out.” He

whispered as Jace and Emily sat down € “We will stand with you.” Jace whispered as he looked around

to make sure he wasn’t being over heard.

“Thank you.” Alec pulled his arm out from around me to shake Jace’s hand.

“I know Lars will follow and by the looks of Carson and Hank, we might be united.” “I’m not sure about

Aston.” Alec said and nodded over. We looked over to see Aston and Anthony shake hands.