Page 87 of Fallout

He’s right. We do have a wedding to plan. I had just forgotten about that part when he asked me to marry him. I was swept away, thinking of the future. I want a marriage with Parker. But the thought of a wedding has me feeling queasy.

“Can we just elope?” I ask.

He chuckles, shaking his head. “The pack would be disappointed. They want to watch us get married.”

“Pack weddings are always large,” Blaine warns. “Every pack member will want to be there.”

“And since Parker is the future alpha, other alphas and packs will want to attend,” Will says.

I swallow hard and look at my ring.

Is it really worth it?

Parker shoots a glare at his friends. “You’re going to scare her.”

“We’re just preparing her,” Blaine smirks. “Sorry, Vixen. It won’t be so bad. Everybody just wants to be there to celebrate you. The pack loves you.”

My head spins at the thought.

“I really don’t want a big wedding.” I chew on my bottom lip. “I thought we could do something small. Maybe in the clearing in the trees—where we had our first kiss and where I showed you my wings for the first time.”

Parker grins. “We’ll find a way. Don’t worry. It’ll work out.”

He’s right. It will work out. I shouldn’t be worried about it right now anyway. We’re about to face down against Blaze.

“Henley, are you ready?” King Basilicus inquires, stepping forward.

I nod, my heart rate kicking up a notch.

“How does this work?” Mr. Thorne asks. “Do we all need to be close, or what?”

I lick my lips, which suddenly feel so dry. “Uh, I’m not certain. Every time I’ve teleported other people, I’ve always been touching them. So, I guess everybody needs to be touching.”

Parker grabs my hand. I’m surprised when King Basilicus steps up to me, holding my shoulder. Everybody else crowds around, touching whoever is standing closest to them.

I take a deep breath and close my eyes. I’m enveloped by a familiar heat that is comforting as I teleport to a home in Australia.

I’ve never been to Australia before, not that I’ll get to explore today. We’re here for a job.

When I open my eyes, I find myself surrounded by the same people, but our location is different.

I did it.

I actually teleported everybody.

But before I can celebrate, everybody moves swiftly.

Parker pulls me back out of the way, as we were instructed. This fight may be ours, but it is not one that we will be joining. My stomach churns with nerves as I watch the fight unfold.

Parker squeezes my hand, reminding me that I’m not alone.

I’ll never be alone again.

“I love you,” I tell him.

He grins. “I love you too. If you want to elope, we can.”

I laugh, knowing he’s joking. I can only imagine the uproar from his pack if they’re not allowed to witness our union.