Rejecting The Alpha Twins (Regan)

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She glided towards us, her dress billowing around her ankles, her smile brilliant to see, even as one hand gently caressed her baby bump, her stomach protruding out and making her look even more beautiful as far as I was concerned. She looked radiant in white, her hair cascading down her back in loose curls, a small bouquet of white roses, and baby's breath in her hand. I blinked back tears, unable to hold my composure, glancing towards my brother to see that he had the same awed expression on his face. Our mate, our bride, was the prettiest girl in the pack, standing out in comparison, the rightful Luna of the pack and the holder of both of our hearts. No other girl would ever lay claim to what we had already given freely to our mate and the love of our lives.

The minister stood behind us, beaming widely as he drew his shoulders back and eyed the crowd. This was anything but a normal day for the pack. Not only were we finally marrying our beloved, the woman we vowed to protect and to love for the rest of our lives, but our father had officially declared the pack as ours, retiring as Alpha and giving way for us to take over the positions with the entire pack agreeing to be loyal to their new Alpha's and their Luna. We were ready. We were prepared. Nothing was about to dissuade us from our new path and the future that was waiting for us. We had come full circle and nobody and nothing was about to ruin that. We would lay our lives down protecting Regan and our unborn child if it came down to it.

As Regan reached us, we each took a moment to rake our gazes over her, a smile curling on my lips as I reached for her hand and held it, Xander doing the same. Both of us held her hands, refusing to let go as we turned and faced the minister, who smiled widely at the pack surrounding us, ready to join in our special day. Although this was a human custom, we rejoiced in making Regan officially ours, feeling a certain satisfaction that she was taking on our last name, along with any pups that we birthed with her. We were a family, a unit and as such, we would all protect and cherish one another until death do us part. Never again, would Regan have to suffer, so long as we remained safely by her side. The threats to her, to all of our lives were gone and nothing was left standing in our way.

"Ladies, Gentlemen" the minister adjusted his bowtie, looking decidedly nervous.

I saw my father in the crowd, his eyes fixed on us, a look of pride on his face. I swallowed past the lump in my throat, guilt overwhelming me. If only my father would find somebody to love, to cherish for his own, but after his experience with not only our mother but also Heather Ramona, he had sworn off of love forever. It was a shame. Somebody as loyal and as loving as Jackson Dominion deserved to have somebody else in his life capable of showing the same extent of care and loyalty that he could. I saw my father wink at me as I refocused on the minister who was speaking quietly, his voice carrying across the otherwise silent crowd. It was time. The crowd shifted on its feet, tension rising in the air as they waited for the words they all wanted to hear.noveldrama

"We are gathered here today to witness this auspicious occasion between two Alpha's and their Luna. Alpha Xavier and Xander Dominion and Regan Lourdes" the minister said decisively, "who wish to join hands in matrimony, becoming one as a whole and pledging to spend the rest of their lives with each other so long as they all shall live. If anybody should object to such a union, let them speak now or forever hold their peace" he continued, fixing his eyes on the crowd, while I looked back at the pack, daring anybody to so much as utter a word of protest, my hand squeezing Regan's lightly.

I would challenge anybody who tried to defy this union. We had come too far, and gone through too much for our dreams to go up in smoke now. Nobody from the crowd stepped forward and my body relaxed slightly.

As expected, nobody made a sound. The pack wanted this to happen. I could see smiling faces, and expectant expressions, and felt nothing but it joy in the air as everybody watched. I looked at my bride, unable to believe that I was dedicating my life to somebody as amazing and special as Regan was. My wolf had never been more content or as ecstatic as he was at this moment. I could see Xander blinking back what I suspected were tears as he continued to hold Regan's hand. He was just as overcome as was. The only other time I had seen such raw emotion on his face had been when he held his daughter in his arms. Right now, his daughter was being looked after by the omegas at the back of the crowd who happily passed her around, taking turns to comfort or feed her as she grew slightly fussy and restless. It had been an adjustment, trying to be parents to a small newborn and all of us were tired, but Xander had done more than his fair share, perhaps out of guilt or an

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attempt to spare Regan's feelings. We were learning to be parents and sometimes we made mistakes, but none of us had it in our hearts to abandon the baby that Xander had helped create.

"Do you, Xavier Dominion, take Regan Lourdes to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health so long as you both shall live?" the minister asked loudly, causing me to blink and look at him in shock. We were that far into the ceremony already? I was slightly stunned as I scrambled to answer. My voice shook slightly as I turned to Regan. There was no doubt in my mind as I answered. Regan was everything I had ever wanted and more.

"I Xavier Dominion take Regan Lourdes to be my lawfully wedded wife, my mate, and my lifelong partner" I answered truthfully "so long as she agrees to do the same, accepting that not only I, but that my twin brother Xander Dominion is also her mate and therefore husband."

She nodded smiling at both of us. Of course, she would take us both as her husbands. It was normal in the shifter world when twins were involved. It was highly unusual to reject one twin over the other. I could not fathom how one of us would feel should that happen. Thankfully Regan had never entertained the thought of only accepting one of us while breaking the other's heart.

Xander repeated the same words and then it was Regan's turn. "I Regan Lourdes take both Xavier and Xander Dominion to be my legally wedded husbands, understanding that they are both my mates and therefore both my husbands. So long as we all shall live, I pledge my life and my loyalty to my Alphas, the loves of my life, and to the fathers of my pups."

Her voice was solemn as she faced us, but her voice cracked slightly at the end. She looked as though she was on the verge of breaking into tears. I wondered if it was due to pregnancy hormones or if she was as affected by this ceremony as the two of us were. I hitched in a breath, Xander placing a ring on her finger and then Regan doing the same for us. I looked down at the ring that circled my finger, feeling slightly surreal. The minister cleared his throat and patted his front pocket, looking highly relieved. "Then by the authority vested in me, I now declare you husbands and wife. You may now" the minister paused, a sparkle in his eyes "kiss your bride."

Xander gently cupped Regan's face and then kissed her, Regan's cheeks flushing slightly as the pack began to cheer. It was my turn next. I dipped her in my arms, claiming her lips fiercely, having denied myself intimacy for the last few days in preparation for this moment. Her lips tasted divine, and I let out a low growl, feeling myself deepening the kiss, wanting to of wife, my other half. My wolf encouraged me, growling lowly in my mind. I could hear the crowd roaring approval. I heard Xander chuckling as he tried to pull me away from a very disappointed Regan.

lay claim to her, feeling possessive

"Maybe save that for the bedroom" the minister chuckled as I pulled away, his own cheeks slightly flushed, "and now, if everybody will follow me, I shall lead you all to the marquee where the reception is to take place" he cried out joyfully, the pack obediently beginning to trail along, several pack members rubbing their hands together in glee as they thought about the copious amounts of alcohol and food that were awaiting them.

"Congratulations" my father's voice was warm as he joined us, hugging Regan gently and then shaking our hands.

"Thank you," I told him and then heard Regan give a small cry, doubling over in pain, her hand clutching

at her stomach, a small puddle forming between her legs as my eyes widened in shock.

"Regan is that...?" I trailed off, unable to believe my eyes, let alone what I was seeing.

Why hadn't she said anything? Was she trying to keep this to herself? How long had she been in pain for?

"Her water just broke" my father interrupted as I moved to gather Regan quickly in my arms. "How long have you been in Labor?" he asked her urgently.

"The last few hours" she whispered, hanging her head in shame, as I let out a roar of frustration and disbelief, shaking my head at her "I didn't want to ruin the ceremony" she admitted lowly.

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"Regan" Xander sounded just as annoyed as I was feeling as we began to run towards the cars. "When are you going to learn that you take priority, especially with something as vital as this?" he chided, admonishing her.

We shot looks at each other, neither of us truly angry. It seemed as though another little princess was on its way, and I could feel anticipation running through me. Xander was already a father but I had yet to experience what that truly felt like myself. I was eager to feel my daughter in my arms and as Regan let out another cry, I hastened, worried that would be sooner rather than later and wond