Rogue Warriors of Lorr
Captured By the Alien Chapter 22

Butterflies kicked up in her stomach as soon as the seamstresses clipped her veil to the back of her h

She'd opted for pulling the front pieces of her hair back in small barrettes in order to show off the natural makeup that had been painted on her face. She looked at herself in the mirror and brushed her hands over her elaborate gown.

It was a beautiful snow-white color-as was the tradition on her planet-with incredibly detailed beadwork in the shape of flowers and other fauna-like plants that covered the entire garment. The train in the back was over ten feet long with a veil to match. Soft gossamer sleeves fell down her arms and parted right at the ditch of her elbow. It made her feel ke a princess set to marry a prince.

Which, Scarlett supposed, was exactly what she was doing. Wasn't she?

The thought made her a little dizzy.

"Miss Scarlett, they're ready for you."

Her heart pounded. The ceremony was beginning already. It felt like she'd just barely rolled out of bed this morning, and she was already being shipped off to walk down the aisle where an entire kingdom was waiting for her. Scarlett breathed in slowly, calming herself before turning away from the mirror.

"Where's my baby?"

One of the nursemaids, Cardil, came over with him. Gruxor was tucked in her arms, safely and comfortably. I made Scarlett smile; he was such a good baby. She didn't know how she'd gotten so lucky.

Scooping him out of the nursemaid's arms, she cradled her son to her chest and waited until one of the seamstresses picked up her train before she began walking. She wasn't far from the throne room-the venue where they were having the ceremony. The nursemaid trailed behind, ready if the baby cried or spit up on the dress. Scarlett smirked to herself, thinking it was lucky the bodice was white.

Scarlett turned the corner carefully, spotting the row of guards lining the hallway leading into the throne room. They straightened as soon as they saw her, pulling their spears up close to their chests as she passed through them.

The doors to the throne room were closed, making her stop right as she reached them. Behind her, the seamstresses laid out her train and fixed her veil before stepping away and giving her room. She readjusted Gruxor in her arms, making sure he was comfortable. "Ready, little one?" she murmured to him, smiling when he opened his eyes briefly to look up at her.

She rocked him in her arms, letting him take hold of one of her fingers while his eyes gradually closed

She could hear the sound of music playing on the other side of the doors, some kind of march tune that she wasn't familiar with. When the doors to the throne room opened, she looked up, shocked to see all of the people standing inside. Holy cow...

Thankfully, Grux was waiting right at the doors for her.

He grinned, spotting her. "Wow."

He was so handsome in his uniform-a finely tailored suit with gold badges clipped along both sides of his chest to signify his royal status. He had a gold rope strung from one shoulder up to the button on the top of his waistcoat and finely tailored pants that hugged his thick thighs.

He beat her to the compliments first. "You look incredible."

She smiled. "Thank you. So do you."

He ignored the sound of the music behind him blaring, the tune clearly queueing them up to start walking down the aisle together. It made her heart flutter when he stepped through the doorway to come closer.

His hand reached up to brush along her cheek, his eyes darting down to their son cuddled up in her arms.

He was wearing something similar to his father, only a little more comfortable for a newborn to sleep in. Grux chuckled.

Scarlett nudged him. "I think he's quite handsome." "Indeed."

Grux scooped their son out of her arms, adjusting him to settle against his chest on the opposite side where his waistcoat was clear of any pointed objects. He stuck out an elbow, smiling when Scarlett wrapped her arm around his, and led them both into the throne room.

Scarlett couldn't help but marvel at everything around them. The entire room was covered in hanging florals that dangled over the aisle as well as all of the guests who stood on either side of the long carpet leading up to the throne.

She could hear the soft murmuring of everyone while they both passed by and couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious. Were they judging her for being human and marrying a Lorrian prince? Or were they shocked that they had their half-breed baby in tow? Before she could let her mind spiral, though, Scarlett looked ahead and spotted a few guests who shocked her into completely stopping in the middle of the aisle.

There, standing at the very end, were her parents and her brother.

Her mouth fell open. She quickly turned to look up at Grux.

He kissed her forehead. "Surprise."