Chapter 22

Zuriel has never called me by my name. It is always little Princess or tick. He stares at me, his mouth opening, but no sounds come out,

“ Say it,” I encourage. He's about to say it when my father joins us.

“ How’s the newest couple?” Dad asks. He seems excited like everyone else.

" We are alright, Dad," I say. We make small talk for a moment before he sees Alpha Layth Thorn. He scowls and excuses himself from us.

The party was lovely. Zuriel didn't glare at me.

He was normal towards me and kind. My friends and I danced, and I started feeling good about the union with Zuriel. I should be happy as Ara encourages me. I was marrying the love of my life, and he was warming up to me. I think we'll be happy together. I will make it work between us. I will take care of him and be patient with him until he loves me back.

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The following days I spent with my friends. The members of my pack loved me again, and the scandal that caused so much chaos stopped. No videos were circulating, a