“Why hasn’t your mate arrived yet?” Dane asked, his eyes roaming around the room. “Has he found out your secret? About who you truly were and decided to return from the wedding?” He burst into laughter. “The War Alpha outdid himself, but who knows if he had…”I coughed, cutting him off before he cou
One Hour to the Wedding~ZEPHYR~I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie for what felt like the hundredth time. Wahya was being his usual self, annoying me about the wedding."I can’t believe you’re doing this, Zephyr," his voice echoed in my mind, laced with amusement. "I have to say, I ca
"Yes," I muttered, hissing in pain as I noticed my arm stained with blood. "I got stabbed by him." I walked to the masked man lying on the ground and removed the mask from his face."What the hell is this?" Silver shouted, pointing to the branded words on his forehead.Slave."The Black Men’s Societ
"I apologize for my delay. There were some unforeseen circumstances I encountered on my way here," I muttered and started to walk down the aisle. I rubbed my hands together and looked up to see everyone staring at me, exchanging side talks, but suddenly stopped and started clapping. "Thank you for w
~SAPPHIRE~I sniffled as I looked into his piercing amber eyes and muttered a word of appreciation to the moon goddess for allowing him to return to me. “Zephyr Blackstone,” I started my vow, holding his hands. I hadn’t practiced or written anything down, but the words came naturally when he arrived
“We appreciate you both,” I added.“I’m glad,” the Alpha King muttered, patting Zephyr on the shoulder. “You have gotten yourself a good mate.”“Thank… you.” His strained response was another sign that he was not fine, and who knows what could happen to him again. I couldn’t bear it anymore and begg
As soon as he left the room, Zephyr grabbed my hand and hugged me from behind. “I…” he kissed my neck, sending shivers down my spine. “I had thought that you would be disappointed in me because I didn’t Come fast, and I feared that…” he paused and rubbed his hand on my hair. “Do you mean everything
I leaned close to Zephyr and whispered, “Everyone is watching us.”He smiled and pulled me closer, his eyes locked on mine. “Just focus on me, Sapphire,” he whispered back. “I am the only one who matters.”I nodded and didn’t look elsewhere as we danced until the music stopped and another started pl