Chapter 0161 Chapter 0161 Ella POV This venue is well suited for a large wedding , the tall , dark haired woman with glasses explained , gesturing around the space .
The bridal suite has room for the bride , of course , as well as the bridesmaids .
We also have a grooms suite complete with a wet bar .
We have plenty of beautiful scenery for photographs , as well .
We do tend to book up well in advance , but we actually have some openings in the next few months .
If youre interested , I suggest you jump on it .
Alexander turned to me , raising an eyebrow in a silent question .
This was the fifth wedding venue we had visited today .
All of them were nice , but something about this beautiful mansion really stood out to me .
It was a brand new building that only opened at the beginning of the year .
They had hosted only a couple of events and they were the talk of the town .
Standing in the venue , it was easy to see why everyone wanted to come here .
It was top of the line and completely stunning .
I loved the idea of an outdoor wedding , and the heated patios made it feasible even in the colder months we were considering .
Hike it a lot , I said , smiling up at him .
If its all right with you .
Of course it is , Alexander said with a soft smile .
I told you this morning whatever venue you want .
He had said it a few times , actually .
I wasnt sure if he just thought it was the correct thing to be heard saying or if he truly didnt care about the venue .
I could tell by the look on his face that he liked this place too , so either way it was a good choice .
Its decided , then , I said with a smile to the woman who had been conducting the venue tour .
Wonderful , she said brightly .
Ill grab our scheduling books and meet you out in the gardens .
As she walked away , Alexander linked his arm with mine and led me down the hallway toward the gardens .
The day was pleasantly overcast , and after spending most of it indoors , I was grateful for the fresh air .
Weve had a more successful day than I expected , Alexander said , sounding pleased .
Choosing the venue is a huge step in the right direction .
And its a beautiful venue , I replied , smiling .
Whether we have the ceremony inside or outside , the scenery will be stunning .
I could feel Alexanders eyes on me as we strolled along the cobblestone path .
Yes , he said softly , were guaranteed beautiful scenery .
My heart fluttered at his compliment , but I tried not to let it show .
I had to learn not to take his compliments to heart .
Itll be a relief once all the wedding planning is finished , I said , glancing at the blooming flowers .
By the time the wedding came , theyd be dormant , but the gardens would still hold their charm .
Cant wait to get it over with ? Alexander teased , feigning offense .
Am I really that bad ? Thats not what I mean , and you know it , I said , rolling my eyes .
I just mean the pressure will ease once the wedding is behind us .
.
I hope thats true , Alexander said quietly .
But Im sure there will be plenty of other pressures waiting for us .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0161 I nodded , falling silent .
He was right .
Every time I thought we had reached the end of our troubles , something new seemed to arise .
Actually , your pressures are just beginning , Alexander mused with a smirk .
Youll be meeting my mother soon .
11 Am I ? I asked , raising an eyebrow at him .
The last time wed discussed it , he promised to arrange dinner with his family .
Does that mean everything is ready ? Its all been arranged , Alexander said .
Friday night , my mother will be expecting you .
Thats good to hear , I replied , though my tone betrayed my hesitation .
Is it ? Alexander asked , stopping in his tracks to give me his full attention .
I looked up at him and forced a smile .
Of course , I said .
Im only a little nervous , thats all .
Dont be nervous .
Shell love you , he said confidently .
What makes you say that ? He started to answer but then scoffed softly and shook his head .
Just trust me .
I know my mother .
Shell be thrilled to meet you .
Is there anything I should be aware of before then ? I asked , hoping to sound casual .
Id hate to accidentally offend her .
Nothing comes to mind , he said with an easy shrug .
Just be polite and friendly , as you always ~~~ Ill do my best , I promised , though I wasnt entirely sure what to expect .

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Then , after a moment , i added , Now that I think of it , we should probably discuss what the plan is after the wedding .
I dont want to be caught off guard by anything your mother might be expecting .
What might she be expecting ? Alexander asked curiously as he began walking again .
A lot of things can change after a wedding , I said as I fell into step beside him .
Where are we going to live after the wedding ? I asked .
Its not as though well continue living separate lives , at least not until everything is said and done and we can … separate .
That is a good point , Alexander said thoughtfully .
I hadnt actually considered it .
It seems Ive been too shortsighted about all of this I havent thought much beyond the wedding day .
Its easy to get tunnel vision over these plans , I remarked .
Ive found myself setting arbitrary milestones , focusing only on reaching them , and not thinking about the long term consequences .
It doesnt surprise me that you might do something similar .
Still , Alexander said with a faint frown , its unacceptable for me to overlook something so obviously important .
The matter of where well live is of great importance .
The obvious answer is my apartment in the capital it seems the most reasonable middle ground between my pack lands and yours .
It will also allow me to continue with my business .
Yes , that makes sense , I said , feeling a wave of relief .
Of course , well likely need to spend at least a few days at my pack lands .
But if youre not comfortable with that , we can find an alternative , he added .
I can manage a few days , I said with a smile , though the thought made me a little nervous .
Alexanders family would expect us to act like newlyweds .
I must admit , Im surprised its for such a short time .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0161 It shouldnt be surprising , Alexander said with a shrug .
havent lived at home for a very long time .
How long ? I asked .
I thought you only moved to the capital after your father passed .
I moved before that , Alexander said simply .
When I was quite young .
I preferred life in the capital anyway .
Alexander seemed unbothered by what he was saying , but his words confused me .
I knew not everyone was as close to their parents as I was not everyone was as lucky as I was in that regard but it still seemed foreign to me to hear someone speak so dismissively about their own family .
The thought of someone moving away at a young age and not being bothered by it didnt make sense to me .
Still , I wasnt going to push it .
It wasnt my place to pry so deeply into Alexanders personal life .
Really , this was all the more reason I should feel grateful for Alexander , I reminded myself .
I had my family back because of this second chance , and I believed I could keep them safe because of him and his help .
He would never truly know how indebted to him I was .
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