Ceremonies

Chapter 16.

Ceremonies for marking and mating.

The marriage ceremony.

Ava.

Today is the most significant day in my life. The day I will finally be accepted and loved by my husband, King Chester. My parents always looked forward to this day.

It is both the most joyful and saddest day of my life. I wish my parents were still alive. I wish all of my pack members were still alive to witness this momentous day in my life. I swear to torture and kill everyone involved in my family's massacre.

A knock on the door jolts me out of my thoughts.

"Come in, "I murmur.

Joy steps in, accompanied by Chester's younger sister, Mia.

"Hey, we're here to make you the most beautiful bride on earth today," they both say smiling.

I laughed and thanked them.

"Thank you." They are my family. I was so grateful to have them in my life. They were always there to support me and I knew I could count on them. I love them and I'm eternally thankful for their presence.

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King Chester.

The high priest pointed to the