Chapter 0019 I think Ill take my chances . you want me to adhere to that even then do you I swallowed . He chuckled . Dont ever change . I closed my eyes . I appreciate you trying to tell me , to offer some insight , but I Dont want a bond from me ? From an indiscriminate playboy who hasnt found his fated mate yet . He chuckled . Well , at least one of those things can change rapidly . I hear marriage has a way of changing a man for the better . I didnt know how to respond to that , so I didnt I had no energy to think too much about it . If what he was hinting at was right , I needed to be making plans for my inevitable decline and to push my case through the Court as quickly as possible . The severance ceremony would help , but Id heard that a broken bond of any sort shortened a wolfs life , and there would always be a lingering pain . I hadnt had a chance > to look too deeply into the research , but I didnt need to . The average lifespan for a wolf was about eighty years , a little longer for a breeder . Originally , that meant I had another sixty or so years , hopefully . If I assumed it cut my time in half , that meant I had about two decades left to get my affairs in order . Id need to start looking through the members of the Donovan family for a candidate . It had always been a part of my plans to find an heir in the family . I just thought Id have more time . Feeling a little better ? I nodded . He rose with me in his arms , effortlessly cradling me . I gasped .. Theodore , what are you doing ? He chuckled and stepped outside the fitting room . The woman there looked between us and concern came over her face . I must look terrible . Ill buy all the wedding dresses in the store . He will not , I said and looked up at him . What are you doing ? +25 BONUS Tomorrow , all of Midnight will know about you . This is the fastest way . I shook my head , rolling my eyes . You Thats the most ridiculous , wasteful , and flashy way imaginable . Not to mention immature as hell . You dont need to buy out the entire store . A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips . Why not ? I scoffed . One , I wear one size . So , Ill buy all the dresses in your size . And what if another bride wears my same size ? How inconsiderate of you , especially when you dont even like all the styles . His eyes twinkled . So Ill return the ones you dont like . What a hassle for the clerks ! I glanced at the woman , who seemed amused . I looked back at him . Dont be even more of a pain in the ass than you were when you had them bring them all out . He chuckled , grinning at me . Whats so funny ? I growled . Youve got a bit of color back , he said , smiling at me . His gaze felt soft and tender . I think you like reprimanding me . I huffed . I consider it educating you . He laughed . Well … compromise . He looked at the clerk . Pack up the box for the one shes wearing and the last two she tried on As you wish , Alpha Nightshade . Why do I need three dresses ? One for the ceremony , one for the reception , and … He smirked , dragging his gaze over me . One I can hopefully rip off you . My face heated , and before I could stop myself , I swatted him . You better stick to two because that last ones not happening . Well see , he said and started walking toward the door . What are you You are not carrying me He tightened his grip on me as I started to wiggle . Dont fight . Youll only aggravate your injuries . Besides , consider it payment for compromise . Marriage is give and take , I hear . 2/3 +25 BONUS Chapter Pato Theodore carried me out of the bridal shop and down the street , and I raclized that this is what he meant by everyone in Midnight would know about me by tomorrow . 1 sighed , burying my face in his chest , avoiding the gazes that followed us . 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