ianna bends over an

ession turn to sadness. I place my hand

es

discreetly at the head elder who reads aloud the du

…” says the elder, his eyes straying on us. I squeeze Vriann

e functions such as the mating ceremony. She doesn’t necessarily have to ask each one of us if we ta

ption. Because the one fated

” I ask, giving her a

cause you thou

on my face. “Yes. But she died

even if the entire pack c

nd I know she’s debating with hersel

in your min

have that

h to make me realize she's now f

e is a curse that disrupt

will never b

mur under my breath. “In every r

couple of seconds before she f

does them part.” The elder then places both her hands on the top of our heads a

out a pillow with an embroidered symbol of the pack. On the center shi

tle does everyone know that the glimmer from the rings threatens my wi

n Luna,” I force out the words as I pick up the ring and slide it into Vrianna’s finger. No

er as my wife. Vrianna deserves nothing, but the best. She stays and remains loya

I seal it with my mark. And the

e you, Alpha Alex, even if it m

’s saying the wrong sentence. I am half-expecting she’ll run away,

tead of giving her the post-ritual kiss, I pull her close and hug her. Hopi

ha Alex,” she wh

hter. “Thank

ws I can’t give her back those words. But

eft hand. Facing the audience, I

ect as my chosen mate..." I run my eyes from left to right, mak

he last dance and how they should not look at it

their feet. They bow down in a simultaneous gesture, show

baton and the beautiful weddin

f the platform. Then, in front of the entire pa

s Vrianna for the first time. She opens her mouth, inviting me to plunge

ad her to the marquee. I can feel the pack’s exc

ng her get inside. A glint of reluctance darts in he

it to do it.” I wink

thing is left. Glancing at my still rested member, I close my eyes. I let my h

up and down. Imagining her nakedness, I pick

t having a boner during the matin

closing on my hardened member, I pick up t

?” I call out, sliding

, luring my eyes with