Page 79 of Knot Beneath the Mistletoe

I take a deep breath, my eyes already stinging. “I can’t believe I’m getting married. Hours ago, I was escaping through a window.”

Hannah laughs softly. “And now you’re marrying three of the hottest Alphas in town. Life’s funny that way.”

My stomach is swarming with butterflies.

The doors open, and my breath catches. The room feels surreal in the evening light, snow falling softly outside tall windows. My Alphas... dear God. They’re standing at the front in borrowed registry suits, and the sight of them steals what’s left of my composure.

Knox’s ice-blue eyes lock onto mine, his normally casual demeanor transformed into something powerful in the black suit. Garrett’s gentle smile has an edge of possession that has me grinning at his wickedness. And Dominic... the dangerous grace I’ve always sensed in him is on full display, dark eyes burning as they track my every move.

My feet carry me forward. Here I was worried about telling them how I felt about each of them, and the whole time, they had intended to share me. I shouldn’t be thinking about how this will work in the bedroom—I’m still mad at them. But with studying them watching me, it’s hard to hold on to that anger. Especially when I know why we’re rushing this ceremony.

It’s to help me with the will.

The lawyer’s addition to the marriage contract sealed it for me—if we split, I keep my bar completely and get half of their combined assets, while they can’t touch what’s mine. It wasn’t about money for them. It was never about anything but me.

When I reach them, they arrange themselves around me—Garrett and Knox on either side of me, Dominic creating a protective semicircle by standing behind me. Their scents wrap around me like a shield, making me feel safer than I ever have.

“Dearly beloved,” the officiant begins, but I barely hear the words. I’m too caught up in the intensity radiating from my Alphas, the way they keep touching me—Garrett’s hand on my lower back, Knox’s fingers brushing my shoulder, Dominic’s breath warm against my neck.

A tear escapes, and Knox catches it with his thumb. They hold me closer, and I know with absolute certainty that I’ll never forget this moment. As magical and rushed as it is, it’s perfect in its own way.

The officiant’s voice breaks through my haze.

“Do you, Ruby Winters, take these three Alphas as your lawfully wedded husbands?”

“I do,” I manage, despite my cracking voice filled with emotion.

Their individualI dospurr through me.

We sign the papers—me first, then my Alphas, then our friends as witnesses. The lawyer adds his official seal, making everything legal and binding. And just like that, I’m married. To three men. Who are now kissing me one by one—Garrett soft and sweet, Knox passionate and claiming, Dominic deep and possessive. And I kept my bar…

My fingers drift to the snowflake pendant at my throat, and I send a silent thank you to Aunt Eve. I’d cursed that crazy marriage clause in her will, hating how it tried to control my life, but without it, I might never have found my three heroes. Maybe she knew something I didn’t all along.

“Tomorrow, we’re getting you proper rings,” Dominic murmurs against my temple.

“We’re doing everything backward,” I laugh through my tears.

“Been backward since the start,” Knox grins. “Why change now?”

Our friends surround us with hugs and congratulations. Lily and Hannah are both crying, too, squeezing me tight and declaring it was meant to be.

Ash pulls me into a bear hug. “About damn time. Though I gotta ask… taking time off for a honeymoon?”

I shake my head, still dazed. “This is so sudden... I just want to focus on now.” I hug him back, so blessed by the friends I have around me.

Before long, the celebration moves to Lily and Hannah’s bakery, transformed into an intimate reception space with short notice. Soft music plays while fairy lights twinkle overhead. They’ve somehow produced a gorgeous three-tiered cake decorated with fresh flowers and silver ribbons.

“I can’t believe I have three husbands,” I say for probably the hundredth time, making everyone laugh as we gather around the cake.

“So... sleeping arrangements?” Lily wiggles her eyebrows. “Because, honey, I’ve seen your bed. Not exactly built for four.”

“Lily!” I feel my face flame, suddenly very aware that I haven’t actually thought about the logistics.

“Don’t worry, we have it covered,” Dominic says with a smirk that leaves me simultaneously nervous and excited.

“We do?” I ask, earning chuckles from all three of them.

Garrett pulls me close, his lips brushing my ear. “Angel, you’re not spending our wedding night alone. Especially not this close to your heat.”

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