51. The announcement

[Diana’s POV]

The ballroom was packed with gasps, and murmurs as Zephyr and I parted.

I turned to the gathering.

“I have something very important to announce. With the alpha as our witness and mutual acceptance, I am married to my mate, Zephyr. I was waiting for the prom night to make our marriage public. Zeph might be working as my bodyguard because of the odd circumstances that aren’t hidden from the pack. But with all sincerity, I accept him as my husband in front of everyone.”

I could literally hear Zephyr’s beats and feel his fingers turn cold as I made that announcement.

He peered at me, too baffled to speak a word.

Another wave of shock ran through the crowd as the gossip turned into chaotic murmurs and I knew the news would spread throughout the pack by the morning.

“Congratulations, princess,” Silas, a boy from my class, came forth with his date, Juliette.

“You make a perfect couple with your mate and husband, princess,” Juliette said with a warm smile.

“Yeah, my hear