Chapter 176

Adan leaned forward and plucked a single red rose from the bouquet before lifting it to his nose. "She's excited," He shrugged, dropping it back on to the counter. "It's not every day her son and his mate have their announcement ceremony." He had a point. Today was the day of the ceremony and everyone was busy doing their own tasks that Sara had set. I was sorting out the flowers; Adan had chosen roses and sweet autumn clematis, which held a vanilla scent that didn't escape my attention. Adan and Jake were busy fixing the lights whilst Ray and Dera were setting up the seating arrangements. Emma was helping Nellie and Delilah with the food, and Jaxson and Cole were grouped with Richard and Alpha Williams searching the ground, making sure all was clear with no sign of the Redbloods. The imminent threat of them was never more at the forefront of my mind, but I tried my best not to focus on it too much. I didn't want anything to spoil tonight and that included my