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LUCAS

That same evening, I got word that my parents were on their way, fortunately their place wasn't too far from here so they'll be able to make it on time.

"Lucas?" I heard my mate's voice call from the closet

"Yes baby?" I dropped my phone, to see what's wrong. "Anything wrong?"

We were in the room and when I told Iris that my parents were coming over, she insisted that I help her chose which clothes to wear

"I can't make up my mind which is better, blue or wine?" She asks as she emerges from the closet with two beautiful evening gowns.

"They are both lovely love", I smiled from the bed, loving her flustered face.

"Lucas...." She groans confused "you're supposed to be helping here"

"I am" I shrugged

"No.. you're making it harder to choose, I really want to look presentable here" she sighs heavily

I stood up from the bed and walked towards her, holding her shoulders "baby look at me" I raised her face to face mine, she looked at me, her eyes as mesmerizing as ever.

"I know you're nervous and excited but I also know you got this, they aren't coming here to interview you or anything so don't worry bout it. You're already an angel, what's there not to like about you"

Her frown forms a small cute smile and I placed a kiss on her forehead to brighten that smile "and the wine would look really sexy on you, so I think you should keep that" I whispered into her ear, she chuckles and shoved me a bit.

"Pervy much?"

"You know I can't help it baby...I mean it's you"

She smiles and rolls her eyes heading back to the closet. "C'mon baby, at least lemme have fun" she turns back to wink at me before going back, making me chuckle.

Later that evening, my guards updated me on my parents arrival and they were to reach here soon. The dishes were already set for dinner and everything were in place.

"They should be here in any minute" I murmured to myself as I looked at my watch, Iris was still in making her finishing touches with Daphne in the room while I was outside since...in Daphne words 'I wasn't supposed to see them yet'

Just then one of my guards that I sent to escort my parents mind linked me "Alpha we've arrived"

I acknowledged his message and told him to bring them to the palace doors.

"How long are those two gonna stay in there" I muttered to myself sighing. So I knocked on the door "ladies are we done now?"

"Just a sec!" Daphne yells.

I sighed rubbing my temples "they're already here, so I need-"

I was cut short by the door swinging open "taadaa!" Daphne opened the door first and came out, her dress was a peach colored floral dress, her hair designed with her hair pins, it's been a while since i last saw her this dressed up, since she mostly prefers trousers and sometimes acted like a boy but then she gave way and Iris came out, and I swear my eyes couldn't come off her.

The gown she wore hugged her body in all the right areas, it was even sexier than the wine gown she brought out earlier. It was a silver sparkly evening dress, exposing little skin at her shoulders but held her body, her hair was parked up in a lovely pony tail with two loose strands in her front and she did very light makeup that only blended in with her beauty.

"Baby..." I stood there breathless, my eyes practically holding her curves.

"What do you think?" She spoke shyly waiting for my response. "Damn.." I breathed as i closed the distance between us holding her waist "even the word gorgeous isn't enough for your beauty" I breathe, my wolf howling at her glorious scent.

She smiled broadly and held myself from kissing her lips.

"Alright!" Daphne claps trying to get our attention. "Before you two get distracted we have a family dinner to attend" she reminds us

"Right" Iris nods, as she blushes hard. I mentally chuckled, she has no idea how adorable she looks when she blushes.

"Alright then...shall we?" I smiled, bringing out my hand and she locks on me.

"They're downstairs" Daphne said, I suppose she just got a mindlink, I nod and turn to Iris

"Ready love?"

She breaths "yeah...I am"

I nod and we walk downstairs, Daphne was ahead of us, so she reach downstairs before us. We both heard her squeal when she saw Mom and Dad, Iris grip on me tighten and I had to give her a reassuring squeeze on her hand, telling her she's gonna be okay.

When we reach down stairs, I saw my mom and dad, they were well dressed and all smiles when they saw us.

"Mom. Dad" I nodded

"Son" my dad nodded back but continues to smile at Iris.

"Welcome Mr and Mrs Alexander" Iris smiles.

"Oh darling you look amazing" my Mom comes forward to meet us. "And please call me mom...and I want to thank you as well I have never seen my son this happy" she smiles broadly as she hugged Iris, Iris was shocked at first but accepted the hug.

"It's... okay...mom" she said shyly and my mom giggled.

"My name is Arielle but let's stick to mom okay? And this is Jacob my mate, but you can call him dad, hmm?" my mom introduced Dad to Iris.

Iris smiles warmly "thank you, mom and dad" I saw my dad turned his face away as he cleared his throat. "Your welcome my dear"

"Alright people dinner is waiting!" Daphne came to announce. I saw as my mom locks hands with Iris and walked ahead of us to the dinning room with Daphne.

I looked at them smiling, and I could feel my dad's hand on my shoulder behind. "She's really beautiful.... look I just wanted to apologize for what happened last time I shouldn't have been that harsh" he said sincerely "hmm. I'm just glad you could make it" I said turning around to face him appreciating his honesty.

We smiled at each other and walked to the dinning room, to see the girls all chatting together, I was especially proud of Iris she was laughing and talking with my mom and Daphne.

"Are we interrupting?" My dad chuckled.

"Well seems so... cause I'm bonding with my girls...you go bond with your son" my mom sassied my dad and the girls laughed.

My dad cleared his throat and looked away and so did I. "Seriously" she shook her head "alright then, c'mon my babies, let's head to the dinning table since these two can't even form two sentences for each other" she said to Daphne and Iris.

They walked ahead of us and went to sit at the table, and we followed suit.

"Tell me honey...does my son bother you in any way?" My mom whispered to Iris across the table.

She turned to look at me then back at her, "no, he doesn't" she nods smiling

"You know you don't need to hide it if he bothers you" she leans whispering but I could hear her just fine.

Iris chuckles as my mom whispers "don't worry... I'm being honest" she nods

"Alright" my mom smiles

"Hey Iris could you help me carry something in the kitchen, the maids aren't here right now" Daphne smiles with pleading eyes.

Iris smiles and excuses herself "alright I'm coming" she said following Daphne to the kitchen.

"She's such a lovely child" my mom smiles as Iris leaves the room. "Where did you find her?"

I tense at the question, as my parents look at me for a response. "She was captured...by Damian"

"What!" My mom gasp but instantly covered her mouth.

"Impossible" my dad said in disbelief

"How- how did she- how is he still alive?" Mom said speechless

My dad mirrored my mom's reaction "how did he survive? Are you sure it was him?"

"Yes. I went there myself" I confirmed

"My word" my mom breathes in disbelief. "Even if he was alive how did he know Iris was your mate?" She asks worry and confusion on her features

"That's what I don't know"

"Could it have been a coincidence?" Dad asks, but more like talking to himself.

"Poor child. She must have been through so much already" Mom sighs

Just as soon as the conversation died down, Daphne and Iris came in carrying a tray of fruits perfectly arranged in the shape of a pyramid

"Tada! Lovely isn't it?" She smiles not noticing the slightest tension in the room.

"It's beautiful darling" dad nods making her smile widen.

"Amazing dear, truly" mom adds clapping for her.

Iris comes to sit back down next to me, smiling from ear to ear. "What did we miss?"

I shrugged "nothing much"

That night we ate, talked, laughed, and discussed about the coronation ahead, we even helped Iris practice with her walk down to the stage.

Before we knew it was late into night and everyone one tired, including me.

"I think we call it a night?" I said as I hold Iris, who was leaning on me as my hand held her shoulder.

"Agreed, we have a big day tomorrow" mom nods

"Yeah" Iris weakly smiles her body slumping into mine as I immediately support her up.

"Alright. Good night." Dad nods at us, and I nod back taking Iris in my hands bridal style, they were obviously welcomed to stay so I didn't need to show them to their room.

Iris and I said our good night's and I carried her back to our room. She snuggled up into me, her movements bringing a smile to my face.

But now, my mind was racing on another thing- my proposal.

I had failed to find the perfect timing to propose to her and now tomorrow being the coronation/wedding I have not even proposed to her.

As we entered the room, I gently placed her on the bed, her body tired as she stretches. "That was fun" she smiles

"Yeah it was, told you they'll like you" I smiled

"Guess you were right"

"Guess?"

"Fine. You were right. Happy?"

I chuckled, and held her hand as I sat next to her. "Love?" I called as I held her hand

"Hmm?" She hums softly.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure what's wrong?"

She looks at me concerned, while I reason how I was gonna do this.
"Well..I know this isn't an ideal or impressive...but...oh damn it" I hissed under my breath, I'm don't stutter so why now?

"Ever heard of marriage?" I said deciding to take a different route

She looks at me, her brows furrowed in confused "marriage? I think so... something about vows and..." She thinks for a bit. Seems she doesn't really know much about it

"Ah right. Something between a husband and a wife right?"

I chuckled "yeah you're right baby. Something between a man and a woman making them husband and wife" I explained smiling "and when the man loves the woman a lot, he wants to make her his, so he marries her"

"Marries?" She looks deep in thought "why are you suddenly saying this..?"

I held her hand, brushing her knuckles as I smirked looking into those mesmerizing eyes.

"Isn't it obvious baby?" Her face dawn's with realization.

She looked like a million thoughts were running through her mind and she wanted to say something but nothing was coming out, so I spoke before she could

"Will you marry me?"