The Howling Moon

Chapter Twelve

She had round eyes, that were grey just like Nicks, her hair was a mix of auburn and caramel and they fell in perfect waves just below her shoulder. Her nose was thin and slightly pointed, she had full red lips with a defined cupids bow. Her figure was very sexy and she was at a fair height compared to her husband. She was only a head shorter than him.

Her husband looked almost exactly like Nick. The man was slightly taller than Nick and had the same build. His eyes were green like Jenna's, his hair as dark as Nick's but his lips were a thin line, whereas Nick has full lips.

They both smiled at me and his mom pulled me in for a hug. James decided to join the hug. He wrapped his arm around us and Nicks mom giggled along with me.

"Sweetheart, this hug isn't for you." She gave James a small smile and he backed away, a little sad.

"I deserve love!" he shouted dropping his head in sadness. Nicks mom and I both shared a look and we ran to James then hugged him, each placing a kiss on his cheek at the same time. His smile came back on his face and we all laughed.

"I'm Anna, Nicks mom." She said kindly after we all released each other.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, I'm Ashley." She pulled me in for another hug. After our small interaction,i wasn't nervous anymore, now I was kind of comfortable.

"Oh honey, you don't understand how excited I am." She said, putting her hand on my shoulder.

"That's very sweet, I couldn't wait to meet you both."

Nicks father pulled me in for a hug of his own.

"I'm Robert, It's great finally meeting you, Ashley." His voice was very deep and intimidating, everything about him screamed dominance. Yet he had a fatherly glint in his eyes showing care, love, compassion and protectiveness.

"It's a pleasure, Robert." I smiled at him and he returned it with a warm one.

"Alright, girls we have work to do before the guests arrive." Anna yelled dragging Natasha, Jenna, and me towards the kitchen.

"Jenna?" Anna turned to face her daughter when we entered the kitchen. "Did you get the garden ready for the ceremony?" She asked.

"Yes, mom. It's all set, no worries. I'm sure you'll love it." Anna smiled and hugged her daughter. It reminded me of my mom, I really miss her and I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet. I mentally set a reminder to ask Nick if I can go visit her. I sent her a text a few days ago telling her not to worry, I just haven't used my phone after that because I knew I had to answer the questions she's going to throw at me.

"Alright, we have to start with setting up the tables people will be sitting at, remember the order of the silver wear please." Anna ordered.

"Ashley, sweetheart go put on the dress Jenna told me you were going to wear. People are about to arrive, we've got it covered here."

"Are you sure?" I asked Anna.

"I'm sure, sweetheart, now go on." She giggled.

"Yes, Ma'am." I saluted her and we both laughed. I opened the kitchen door and strolled upstairs to our bedroom.

The back of the closet contained my dress and I pulled it out, laying it on the bed, stripping myself out of the floral dress I wore only minutes ago.

I put on the red dress and it fell perfectly down my body, revealing my lower back. I decided to go with black leather pumps and to redo my makeup.

Instead of the natural looking makeup I chose to do a lightly smokey eye look and bold lips. I did a double take, then redid my hair, curling it and putting a diamond studded head band behind my bangs.