Page 53 of Dragon's Mate

“So, what is the name of little Alistair?” One of Sarai’s mothers asked.

“Christened Lee Harold Quentin.” Alistair and Sarai blurted together and everyone laughed at that.

“So, when should we begin planning the wedding?” Alistair's mother asked.

“Mom, give us time to adjust to life with Lee first,” Alistair insisted. “There will be time for the wedding, we’re both young and we’re in love. There is no rush.”

“Two years from now sounds good,” Sarai said.

“Two years from now. I’ll begin the plans. Maybe by then your father will have warmed to the idea. Miracles can happen, you know.”

Sarai and Alistair smiled at each other. They did not want to get married without Alistair’s father’s presence at the wedding and they knew it will take time.

Epilogue

Two Years Later…

(The Wedding day)

Sarai was fussing with her bridal bouquet. “Sarai! Hurry up you have to get ready,” Mickey said. “The bouquet looks fine.”

“Knock, knock!”

“Hi Phoebe, hi Teagan, come on in. Let me see your dresses. Oh my gosh! You both look so beautiful. Did I tell you how grateful I am that you both agreed to be my bridesmaids?”

“Yes, and you’re welcome.” Phoebe smiled. “Now you have to get going, you’re going to be late.”

Lee was the ring bearer and he looked precious, dressed in a tuxedo, and he went to his mother for a hug while she was getting her hair done. Diamond pins were being put in her sophisticated braided bun. She looked radiant and gorgeous.

Two years were enough to melt Alistair’s dad’s heart. And the first time he had seen Lee, all the big words like elites, traditions, pure blood had automatically erased from his dictionary. Alistair and Sarai had seen him secretly playing with Lee many times.

The ladies helped her into her gown. It was the most breathtaking thing she had ever seen. A gorgeous Dutch satin ballgown with a diamond encrusted bodice. The skirt split down the middle with more diamonds on the organza trim. The train was royal length and had more diamonds that crisscrossed on ribbons across her back, and then down her skirt, and scattered across her train. The veil was long and matched the length of the train. She wore a diamond tiara, and in the center of it was Alistair's emerald. It was very heavy, but it made her look and feel like a princess.

The grandparents had settled down, and were delighted with the news that she was once again two months pregnant.

The wedding was in the backyard of the Quentin Estate. It was a grand and beautiful affair with flowers everywhere- courtesy of Mickey and Sarai’s hard work.

One of Sarai's mothers walked her down the aisle. The flower girls threw petals in front of her as she walked. It all felt like a dream. Alistair stood beneath a floral arch, dressed in a handsome tuxedo that matched his son, and his hair hung above his shoulders. Tiberius served as his best man and the shifters from the poker game were his groomsmen. He smiled widely when she appeared and didn’t stop smiling the whole time. He lifted her veil when she reached him. He gasped. “You look so beautiful, like a queen.” He kissed her hand.

They held hands as they exchanged their vows. Their son toddled down the aisle to them with a pillow with the wedding rings tied on it. He trotted along and then saw his parents and ran for them. Alistair scooped him up, kissing his head while Tiberius untied the rings from the pillow. Lee wouldn’t let go of it. There were awwws from the audience. Alistair’s mother came to grab him from Alistair so they could finish the ceremony. They exchanged the rings and then the old dragon shifter who presided over the wedding told them they may kiss. Alistair took her into his arms and kissed her as everyone cheered.

At the reception, the food was served, the best man and maid of honor gave a toast and then the bride and groom shared their first dance as husband and wife, till Lee wanted to join them. So Alistair held their son while they danced. There were more awwws from the guests, and a photographer snapped a bunch of pictures. At last the party was winding down, so Sarai did the bouquet toss. She tossed it from the balcony and Mickey caught it. “Yeah right.” She tossed it to Phoebe who turned and kissed her girlfriend.

Sarai and Alistair got changed and came back out for their send off. Alistair was taking her to Paris for a week, then they would pick up Lee and go to Orlando, Florida, for a family vacation. In the meantime, Lee would be staying with his grandparents.

They got in the car and headed for the airport. Sarai was so thankful for Alistair and the love they shared, and was so ready to continue with their future together. The happy couple waved as they pulled around the big circular driveway to the gate. As Mickey waved goodbye, David walked over.

“I don’t believe we’ve met, I’m David.”

“Mickey.”

“Nice to meet you, Mickey.”

Sarai and Alistair catch the exchange in the rear-view mirror and laugh. “And she thought she wouldn’t be next,” Alistair teased. He stopped just outside the gate to kiss her one more time. “I love you, Mrs. Quentin.”

“I love you too, Mr. Quentin.” Then they drove away as the night sky lit up with fireworks.

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~THE END~