Chapter 20: Two Weeks to Forever

She said yes. Alpha Luca held her close. The pack rejoiced. The vows drew near. And beneath the morning light, the Luna began to plan her legacy.

Rosa stirred and woke up to the bright sun coming through the blinds the next morning. She opened her eyes and saw something flashing on the opposite wall to the bed. Her eyes followed the bright light as it moved down and over towards her left hand, where it came to rest.

Rosa then remembered what had happened last night before they went to sleep. They discovered they were expecting their first child, and Luca had proposed to her.

They had also chosen who they wanted to stand up with and the location for the wedding and reception. Rosa and Luca had a fair bit to discuss regarding the wedding details.

She got out of bed, showered, and changed clothes before seeing Arianna and Emma. Rosa rushed through, excited about how she would tell her friends. Thirty minutes later, Rosa dressed and prepared to start her busy day, organising another memorable event. Luca would inform the pack of the news about their upcoming wedding. Plus, she had to phone Gianna.

Rosa heard the sheets rustling as Luca stirred, waking and getting up. She quickly finished getting ready just as Luca came out of the bathroom, dressed to start his busy day. Rosa thought about something when he asked her, "A penny for your thoughts?" as he put his watch on his left wrist.

She looked at him and replied, "I was thinking of asking Elder Gabriel if he would like to officiate the ceremony. "She then asked his opinion, "What do you think?"

Luca replied, "Yeah, sounds good, but there's one problem," he informed her. Rosa answered, "Oh, what problem would that be?" she asked.

Luca smiled at her as he said, "We haven't even set the date yet; that's the problem."

Rosa replied. "Is that all? We could organise the Luna ceremony in three weeks, so how about two weeks from today?"

Luca's eyes widened after she said that, before asking, "Do you think that two weeks is enough time to get everything done?"

She thought about it before answering, "Yes," she said, grinning, "If everyone pitches in as they did with the Luna ceremony, we should be okay," she informed him.

Luca looks at her in admiration at how enthusiastic she is about things and people. He was so lucky to have a mate like her. "So next Saturday, the eleventh of May, 2019, will be our wedding day," he asked, taking her into his arms and embracing her.

Rosa replied, "Yes, it will. What time do you think it will be?" as she asked for his input.

Luca thought about it before he answered, "How about five-thirty?"

Rosa turned around in his arms so they were face-to-face when he announced the time. Rosa then smiled and agreed with him. Then she kissed him with as much pleasure as she could muster.

Luca returned the kiss.

They managed to stop and take a breath before everything inside them exploded and before they ended up back in bed for the rest of the day.

After they tidied themselves and their clothes, they both headed out of the room, but not before he announced through the mind link and out loud that there would be an announcement after the morning training session.

The pack replied in unison, "Yes, Alpha!" They then did their duties.

Rosa went to see Arianna and asked her to be one of her bridesmaids. Arianna hugged her after agreeing to stand by her and Luca. Rosa then went to find Emma and asked her the same thing. When Emma heard the news, she squealed and agreed to stand by her with Arianna.

Meanwhile, Luca went to find Gabriel, Stefano, and his brother to inform them of their upcoming wedding and ask if they would stand by him.

Luca had found them heading towards the dining room for breakfast. He remembered they had forgotten to eat when they had gotten up, just as his stomach grumbled in hunger.

Luca pulled them up and asked what he wanted to ask. They clapped on the back before hugging and congratulating him, and told him they would happily stand by him and officiate at their ceremony. . Gabriel said he was looking forward to it and could not wait for the day when they finally said, "I do" to each other. Luca and the others could not wait for the day to arrive. But in the meantime, there was much to organise and do within two weeks. So, they headed to the dining room for breakfast before handling the wedding details in his office.

They all reached the dining room and took their seats as everyone else waited until they had served themselves. Rosa just entered the room and sat beside him as they ate; they smiled at each other, knowing the announcement of their upcoming nuptials was about to be made. As everyone ate, they were still excited about yesterday's news that Alpha and Luna were expecting their first child. Elder Gabriel then turned to them both and asked for their permission to announce their engagement formally. Rosa and Luca both agreed.

The Elder then stood up and cleared his throat before he talked. He said to them with a massive smile, "Your Alpha and Luna have permitted me to announce their engagement," he informed everyone sitting at the table.

They had shocked but cheerful looks on their faces before everyone shouted and clapped, giving the Alpha pair their congratulations.

Luca and Rosa thanked everyone and announced that there would be a further announcement in the meeting hall before the morning's training session.

The excitement was getting to everyone. The pack could not wait until the actual wedding took place and did not realise they would not have to wait long. They all finished their meals before heading to the meeting hall. As they finished eating, they took their dirty plates and cutlery and placed them in the tub someone had provided for staff to make it easier to push a trolley. They then left to get ready for the training session.

Thirty minutes later, everyone was in their training gear and waiting for the meeting to start, which began once Luca, Rosa, and the others entered the building and took their seats at the front. Luca raised his hands to quiet everyone as they talked among themselves, wondering what would happen next. As they saw the Alpha, they all quietened down so that he could speak. Then Luca, with Rosa by his side, made the all-important announcement.

"Luna Rosa and I would like to announce our engagement after asking this beautiful woman next to me for her hand in marriage. She accepted," he informed the pack with a smile. He continued, "The wedding and reception will be organised in the backyard in two weeks to accommodate everyone. If you would like to help, please see Luna Rosa or me. Elder Gabriel has agreed to officiate the ceremony, and it is an absolute honour that he has agreed," he tells them.

Everyone clapped at that announcement.

"The wedding will be at five-thirty in the afternoon on Saturday, two weeks from today," he informed them. "Training on that day will be cancelled so that everyone can attend. In the meantime, there are tasks to attend to. Luna and I have some details to complete as well. Please proceed with your normal day-to-day routine. Luna Rosa and I are looking forward to it since many of you can come and help us celebrate," he said before dismissing them.

Pack members came forward to congratulate the Alpha pair, who thanked them and expressed hope to see them again before leaving the hall.

When everyone left, Luca, Rosa, and the others headed back towards his office to discuss their upcoming nuptials.