Chapter 98

The reception hall was a sight to behold. Twinkling fairy lights were strung across the high ceilings, casting a warm, ethereal glow that bounced off the elegant decorations and vibrantly adorned tables. Our guests' laughter and chatter filled the room, blending with the melody the live band was playing.

Brax and I entered the hall, our arms intertwined as we took in the scene. I felt like I was floating, the joy of finally being his—as his true mate—lifting me above all my worries. We made our way to the centre of the dance floor for our first dance as husband and wife. As the music began, Brax pulled me closer, and I melted into him.

"How does it feel to be my wife?" he whispered, his lips grazing my ear.

"Unreal," I murmured, smiling up at him. "It feels like a dream."

His eyes sparkled with the same emotion that blossomed within me. The world seemed to dissolve around us, leaving just Brax and me swaying gently in each other’s arms. However, the feeling was shattered as the grand