Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth

"Almost done..." she murmured, leaning in with a touch of gloss for my lips. I couldn't help but laugh at how serious she looked, as if I were some delicate art piece she was trying to perfect. Finally, she stepped back with a smile. "There. Now, the dress."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Amber was already at my side, helping me step into the gown, her fingers adjusting the layers of fabric with care. The moment I pulled it up over my shoulders, the fabric settling around my waist, a hush fell over the room.

I looked down and ran my hands over the silk, feeling the baby bump poking out. The gown I'd chosen was simple, a cream-white silk dress that hugged my curves and fell to my ankles, with my grandmother's wedding veil and a string of pearls that Lily gave me. The bridal boutique owner had suggested something that would hide my bump, but I wanted it to be on display.

Viona came up behind me, adjusting the straps and smoothing down any stray imperfections until everything was in place. She looked at me in the mirror, her eyes misting slightly as she smiled.

"You're beautiful, Hannah. And I'm not just saying that because it's your wedding day."

I laughed, my own eyes prickling with tears. "Thank you. Really, for everything. I don't know what I'd do without you girls."

Emma wrapped her arms around my shoulders from behind and pressed a kiss to my cheek. "We're always here for you. Always."

Amber took my hand, her expression softening as she whispered, "This is your moment, Hannah. Enjoy every second of it. You deserve it."

I looked at my reflection in the mirror, the reality of the moment settling around me. I was really doing this. Marrying Noah, again, but somehow, it felt as if this were our first time all over again. Only better. Happier.

Just as I was adjusting my veil and the others were busy putting on their bridesmaid dressed, Viona leaned in. "How do you feel about marrying Noah for the second time? In regards to

the rebirth....

I paused, taking a deep breath. "The rebirth felt like a second chance at life, but this... thi feels like a second chance at happiness," I whispered. "And after everything... after being given this new life, this second chance..." I trailed off, looking down at my bouquet, feeling the tears building. "I know I'm going to make the most of it."

Viona leaned down, brushing a soft kiss to each of my cheeks, "And you will be the happiest woman in the world, Hannah. Until the end of your days."

Her words echoed in my heart, settling deep inside of me. I knew she was right.

Just a few moments later, it was time. The girls gathered their things, Amber picked up Melody, and we made our way to the chapel doors. I could hear the sounds of the pipe organ playing inside, and my heart began to pound as the finality of it all began to set in. The doors loomed ahead, and my hands began to shake slightly as I adjusted my grip on the bouquet in my hands. This was it.

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath.

In those moments, I felt a calm wash over me like the ocean flowing over the sand-like the way it had felt on my toes, cool and comforting, as I had picked up that shell for Noah all those years ago. The shell that had brought him back to me, that had changed everything. And I knew, without a doubt, that I was ready.

As the doors opened, my gaze lifted, searching, and there he was-standing at the end of the aisle, waiting for me. His green eyes met mine, and the world seemed to fall away, leaving just the two of us. The love in his eyes,

the way he looked at me... it was everything to me.

I took a deep breath and gripped the bouquet a little tighter.

And then, letting that breath out, I took my first step.