Page 89 of Crossing Quinn

“I think I’m going to be sick,” Mami snapped and stomped out of the room.

“Still hates me, huh?”

“She’ll come around,” I reassured him.

Quinn pulled me close. “Ready to get hitched?”

“I am.”

There was a fleeting instant of blackness, and we were standing at the back of the ceremonial chamber. The front rows were full of family. My father, Uncle Saul, Kaylee, Quinn’s sister and her mate Talree, along with Yakira, Quinn’s cousin, and Wulf. The big scary guy was Voss, the Battle Commander, and his mate, Zoey, was another cousin. Jaylan and Bree were there too. I think Detja said Bree was Quinn’s cousin, and big surprise, she was also Zarek’s granddaughter. I wasn’t sure where my mother was.

The ceiling resembled a night sky blazing with stars. Thousands of candles dotted the walls, illuminating the charred tapestries.

Zarek suddenly stood on the raised dais at the front of the chamber. He wore an etched gold headband that denoted his rank of Overlord. Golden strands were woven into his gray warrior’s braids. His black dress tunic displayed the physique of a much younger male.

Detja teleported in with Clio holding a single Tar flower in a gold pot. “Walk to where Zarek is and stop.”

Clio pranced down the aisle, tearing leaves off the plant and throwing them every which way.

Trying not to laugh, Quinn and I followed behind her. We stopped in front of the platform. On a small ornate table was an onyx ownership band. Excitement swirled through me. Once it was placed around my neck, we could have sex. Lots and lots of sex.

“Females are a precious gift. They are our life lines, our soul mates. Without them, we are nothing.” Zarek spoke with authority, his gaze focused on Detja.

She stepped up on the dais. “We share all that we are with our mates. This bond unites us for all time.”

“Today we are gathered here to join this warrior with his chosen mate.” Zarek picked up the ownership band and held it out to Quinn.

He took it and turned to me. “Your love is my anchor. Your trust my strength. You make my life complete. I will give you all my love until eternity ends.” Quinn fastened it around my neck. The warm metal band adjusted to fit my neck perfectly. “We are now one.”

I smiled up at Quinn. “I accept this band as a symbol of our love. It has no beginning and no ending. I am yours for all eternity.”

The chamber erupted in cheers.

Quinn scooped me up. “Time for our honeymoon.” He teleported us away.

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