Sven led them deeper into the forest ashis fae community circled them, chattering up a storm.

"This is my wife, Sarai," Svensaid, pointing towards a yellow fairy with the most beautiful redhair Stella had ever seen, "She also has a bind on the two of you."

Stella smiled, "That is greatlyappreciated!"

"Yes, thank you deeply," Calebsaid, his large hand swallowing Stella's as they continued on.

Sarai smiled, "The pleasure is mine.I will also be in charge of creating your dress and tailoring yoursuit—if you wish."

"I would love that!" Stella said,"I...if you need to be paid,-"

"That would be my place," Caleb cutin, "Anything you need to make this happen, you can have."

Sarai smiled as Sven winked at her, "Weonly ask that you protect us."

"From what?"

"Your kind."

Caleb wasn't exactly sure what theywere talking about, but Stella seemed to have a clue.

"I know it must be hard when thewolves have tried to harm you," Stella said, "I promise we won'tand you have my word to keep you safe."

Caleb smiled, "And mine."

"Fantastic! What are your favoritecolors?" Sarai asked, motioning for Stella to follow her, "I amso happy to do this for you. Alpha Caleb is completely taken withyou."

"Are you sure?" Stella asked, herown insecurities shining through.

"Oh, yes...it's in the way he looksat you, love.." Sarai smiled, as they watched Sven and Calebentering a large opening in a tree trunk, "Don't worry. That'sbigger on the inside, baby girl."

Stella laughed, "I love the woodlandcreatures, little Sarai."

"Pale blue?"

"Oh, I love pale blue!"

"I know," Sarai winked, "Shallwe?"

Opening up a trunk in another large redwood and the two entered.

"My own shop! I have all thematerials," Sarai said, her yellow wings fluttering as she dartedfrom corner to corner, box to box, "Would you like a veil?"

Stella's tears welled up in her eyes,"I would so much like that.. I've never thought about my weddingday before so I don't have many expectations. I trust you with all ofthe arrangements."

"Caleb also loves blue," Saraisaid, "I have a blue tuxedo right over here...I might need hismeasurements though. He's a large man! Phew!!"

Stella blushed, "Yes, he is."

Sarai giggled, "It's been a whilesince I had girl talk. I know it won't be the same without yourfamily there, but I want you to trust that it's going to be alright."

"I hope so," Stella frowned, "Ionly have very few friends and not much family left, to be honest. Imiss them.."

"Well, you and Caleb are going tohave a large family, yes?"

"Uh, I..maybe..?"

Sarai's green eyes lit up as shecircled Stella, "Oh my darling little wolf..that little pup in yourwomb is already making you glow."