Chapter 0425

Colt POV “Someone is cutting it close.” Jacob said as he came into my dressing room.

“I know. I wasn’t going to miss Penny’s luna ceremony but I really need to be someone else. Something is going down and I’m not there for it.” My nerves were on high alert as I straightened my tie. In order for me to get back on time for the ceremony, I had to leave before whatever was going down was done. Assuming by the girls that were brought in, it was an auction.

Not only did it feel wrong to let it happen but I had to walk away from Gunther. Judging by the tracking, he was back at the castle. Something

inside me was telling me | was missing something very big, ®» “Like what?” Jacob asked.

“No idea but I just know I shouldn’t be here.” Sighing, I grabbed the colon and sprayed it a few times before looking at myself. € “Don’t let Penny hear you say that.” Jacob warned.

“I won't. You know that feeling that tells you, that you need to be somewhere? I just have a bad feeling that I shouldn’t have left. I should still be following Gunther.” “Did Alec come back with you?” Jacob was sitting down on a chair, picking at his fingernails.

“He did. We drove together and left together. Not about to leave one of us

behind without help.” “You might try putting on a smile before you walk out this door.” Jacob stood up and adjusted his tie before looking at me.

Knock! Knock! Knock! Jacob walked up to the door and answered it. “We came to see what the hold up was.” Alec and Jasper walked in.

“Just Colt getting in the right head space.” Jacob sighed as he stepped back and allowed them to enter.

“Are the girls ready?” I asked.

“They are. Penny had a slight freakout that you weren't here but after she saw me, she relaxed.” Alec stood with his hands in his pockets.

“That’s good.” I said, trying to convince myself that nothing bad was happening at the castle. — “Jacob... Jasper.... please get everyone ready, we will be down in five minutes.” Alec asked. It was a little more firm that left little room for arguing but still nicely.

“Okay.” Jacob said, clear of his request.

They walked out and shut the door behind them.

“Can’t shake the feeling?” Alec asked.

“No and it’s just getting worse.

Something is happening down there and we should be there.” Walking over to the window, I had to resist the urge to punchit.

“We can leave first thing in the

morning and go back down there but you need to push that to the side as much as possible and be present for Penny.” Alec didn’t make a move to me. noveldrama

“I know.” Pushing away from the wall, I just took a few deep breaths and readied myself. “Let go.” Muting the nagging in me, I focused only on the happy emotions. @& “That’s better...” Alec still frowned but opened the door. Soft music was playing as we made our way to the stage.

Penny wanted a black tie theme. It was alittle more dressy than some of these but that is what she wanted so that is what she got. All the men were in black suits and all the women were in black elegant dresses. Silver sparkling twigs

shot out from vases with water beads in the middle of the tables. Matching stretchy linings were covering every inch of the tables and chairs. Overall, I was in awe with how great everything looked. Penny kept the set up the same from Ice’s ceremony was I assume that was easy to switch things out.

It was only a minute of us standing here that the music shifted and the girls started walking down the aisle.

One by one, they took their seats and the music changed once more.

Everyone stood so I didn’t see Penny until she was half way down the aisle.

My breath got caught in my throat as her beauty really shined tonight. There was a faint glow to her that almost made my knees go weak. A fitted lacy gown hugged her tightly, really

showing off our babies. It long sleeves, off the shoulder dress with a deep V.

Her hair was curled and pinned at the base of her neck with little rhinestones making her glow really shine.