Chapter 077

[Sylvester]

The pearls are untangled from around our arms as the priestess proclaims. "You are now bound forever under the sacred light of Selene. May the Moon Goddess shine down on your union. May it be fruitful and full of love."

My heart flutters and our bond snaps more firmly in place.

"Mine," Our lips come together, sealing our bond and for one brief moment, everything stops as an electric current moves between us. I'd heard there was something special about the joining of two fated mates. I never dreamed I'd feel it myself.

In my mind, I hear a whisper of a faraway voice say. "Blessed be."

"Blessed be," I repeat and Apple opens her eyes as a new woman, a new wolf--Apple Sterling, My beautiful wife.

Feeling a rush of confidence that maybe all of this will work out for the best, I lead my wife back to the elevator. "You are something truly special, Apple Sterling."

She looks at me strangely at the name change but then slowly her quizzical smile grows into a genuine grin, "I g