-1Preparation
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Gabriel was talking to Roul and Renata who were putting up decorations, because tonight was Halloween and the "adults" were planning on having their own Pack party with drinking and probably the designated driver would take them to the national reserve park and set them free. Meanwhile the three triplets and Vivian were in Marissa's room getting ready. Lisa was going as a vampire, Jane was going as a princess, but Marissa wasn't really sure what she was going on. Vivian was going through the dresses and costumes from years before trying to figure out what Marissa could be, but the enthusiasm was sucked out of her by now. Marissa sat with her hands in her lap as she sighed softly. Finally Vivian sighed seeing the lingering sadness in Marissa's eyes.
"I have an idea for you Rissa" she said and walked out. When she came back Marissa's eyes widened at the flourish of white gown, Vivian's wedding dress that had been Esmes'. Like Esme, Vivian had gotten their mates to go through the marriage process. Most of the time Loup Garou didn't need to get married, because they have mates without the bounds of human laws. This moment was touching and caused tears to sting her eyes. Ever since Vivian had opened up to her they had gotten close in a short amount of time.
"Are you sure..I can wear this? I mean I am not even getting married" she said her eyes widened a bit at this. Vivian smiled and placed the dress and veil on the bed. Marissa stood up and quickly changed out of clothing stripping down to put it on. When the dress was put on with help of her sisters and Vivian and found that it fit pretty well. Marissa looked in the mirror as her long golden hair fell down her shoulders.
"It looks good on you and who knows will be married next in the pack" she said and smiled widely looking over Marissa's shoulder. Jane raised the veil and put it on her, weaving the small baby roses in her hair. Marissa just gazed at her own reflection as a slight blush came to her cheeks. Mentally she tried to image herself at the alter and also her in the woods with a mate.
"Thank you Vivian its so wonderful" she said and hugged the other girl fully. Gabriel came in and his sparkling blue eyes looked at his sister in Vivian's wedding dress and had to do a double take.
"That can't be my sister in a wedding dress. Where is the groom I will have to kill him" he said teasing his sister. Marissa rolled her eyes and walked up to him.
"Very funny. Sometimes your such a puppy" she said and looked at Vivian. "And I thought you were keeping him on a shorter leashed then that. Anyway I am going to the dance with my sisters and some human friends. I am allowed that aren't I?" she asked a little bit of annoyance on the edge of her voice. Gabriel raised a brow at his slightly snippy tone, but he took it in good faith.
"Its fine as long as you don't drink and dressing up as a werewolf" he said with the amusement in his voice. "Do you guys need a ride?" he asked.
They all packed into the van owned by Roul and headed off for the school.
(One more chapter is going to be written for this story so hold out for the ending. Loose ends will be tied.)