We were standing at the end of the altar, the officiant in front of us, holding a book in one hand. I still wore my scrapped-up shirt, while Voss looked more than ready for the occasion in his suit. The dumb ass bodyguard of the princess stood next to Voss, his body facing away from us. Luke, was it?
I knew he was only here for the princess, but he had better strap in and be a loyal pack member. If I saw any sign of disloyalty from Luke, I was more than ready to kick him the fuck out.
“I’m damn sure,” I said, roughly pushing my hair away from my eyes. I needed to cut my hair one of these days. Maybe the cute princess could help me out. “Once we’re married into the Royal Pack, it’ll grant us immunity from random attacks. They won’t want to harm their own princess.”
“That’s smart,” said Voss. “It gives us more power too. Are you planning to stay loyal to this omega? Or are you going to keep sleeping with the Wild Wolf ladies?”
“Ha,” I chuckled. It had been years since I last slept with someone. And my cock couldn't wait to consummate this marriage. “Those days are over, Voss. Now, where is our bride?”
As soon as I said it, the double doors opened slowly at the end of the room.
In the front, leading the procession, was King Armon.
Behind him, the princess followed, clutching her fathers’ hands on either side of her. She looked so delicate under her white veil. So petite and small. She kept her head down as she walked towards me. Her tough shell had clearly vanished at this moment. When she looked up at me with those sky-blue eyes of hers, my cock hardened underneath my jeans.
I was going to ravish her tonight.
Four
LYRA
Itried to keep calm and relaxed as I stood before Kodan, Voss, and Luke. Even though my heart was pounding like crazy, I kept my face neutral.
The room was full of guests invited at the very last minute by my parents. They had managed to show up, despite the same-day ceremony. I had quite the nosy family members. When the officiant started to speak, my heart hammered in my chest.
This was getting all too real. It wasn’t fun and games.
I was going to be a wife today.
And if the sigma wanted to be intimate with me, I had to give in to him. I had never slept with anyone before. I’ve tried exploring myself when I couldn’t help it, but I was the most inexperienced omega he could ever get. So I hoped he was patient, which seemed highly unlikely.
Kodan’s eyes hadn’t left my face as soon as I walked in. Luke had an even expression on his face, but he gave me a small smile and a wink when I made eye contact with him throughout the ceremony. Voss looked rattled and shaky, his eyes never meeting mine. His face was pale for some reason. Maybe he didn't want to marry me.
This was going to be a disaster of a wedding.
My stomach clenched as I thought of the wedding night. The sigma looked like he wasn’t waiting for anyone. From the side of my eye, I didn’t dare look down–I could see the hint of his erection pressing against his pants. He hadn’t even thought to change into a fancier outfit.
This wedding wasn’t important to him at all. I was just going to be a wife. That was all there was to it.
The more I stood there, the more I wanted to run away. Before I could change my mind, the officiant had already reached the end.
“Do you, Kodan, leader of the Wild Wolfmen, promise to protect and love Princess Lyra of the Royal Pack?”
“I do,” said Kodan, his eyes focused on mine.
My stomach cinched with butterflies of nervousness. Then the officiant turned to me next.
“Do you, Princess Lyra, agree to marry Kodan of the Wild Wolfmen? To have and to hold until death do you part?”
My heart was pounding hard, and I couldn’t say anything at first. I was tongue-tied.
“I…I do,” I whispered.
“Could you repeat that?” asked the officiant.
God, this was mortifying.
“I do,” I said, and a smug smile crossed Kodan’s face. What did he think was so funny? Jerk.