Zuriel's wedding

Zuriel’s P.O.V.

“I will not mate or claim my Alpha position before avenging your death!”

My promise at my parent’s funeral was laughing on me on my wedding day. Standing before the wall length mirror, I could see the eight years old little boy crying before his parent’s dead bodies, mourning for their sudden death.

The picture of that vile hunter was carved in my mind, who chose my birthday party to attack our Zellburry pack.

“If you are this much against your marriage, then refuse. What's the big deal in it?”

My best friend Aaron was yelling on the video call, instead of helping me in this situation.

“It’s not simple. I can’t say no to my aunt.”

“Oh, yes. You are your aunt’s kid.”

Aaron stretched his arms and made face on my genuine reason.

“It’s either your mission or your aunt. The choice is yours. I stopped you when you got engaged to Carla. There is no concept of cousin marriage in supernatural world, Zuriel. We believe in fated mates, this whole idea of pity marriage is wrong.”

The dreaminess in his eyes was evident at the mention of mate-bond. As this topic was out of my jurisdiction, I tried to get him back on track.

“Carla is my aunt’s only daughter. She is wolf-less, fragile like a human. How can aunt send her with an unknown man? Besides, aunt has done so much for me. I am nothing without her.”

“Come to the point, Zuriel. Are you getting married or not? I am not interested in your gratitude story. I know that your aunt took the charge of Pack and business after Alpha Zackary’s death. She is your savior and mother.”

Aaron cut off abruptly and asked me the question which had been haunting me since the morning. Carla's unexpected return gave my aunt this splendid idea to arrange an emergency wedding ceremony.

“I don’t know, Aaron.”

I sighed in defeat and once again, he shouted hysterically.

“It’s almost the time, Zuriel, and you are still confused. You must be out of your mind.”

“Stop yelling. I can hear you, and why am I telling a traitor like you? You are my friend, so technically you should be with me. But no, you like to stay in your home and laugh on my misery.”

In one breath, I lashed out with all my fury, my chest felt so much lighter after this outburst.

“Firstly, you selected this method for your doom. And I am on the quest of finding my beloved. You are aware that I turned two hundred years recently. I have to visit every vampire town to search for my love

In the long lifetime of the Vampires, chances of finding the soulmate were close to zero, but Aaron was ready to take the risk.

“What about the girl from the game night? You said her blood was calling you.”

I opened the drawer and brought out the bottle of wolfs-bane capsules. This was the only way to suppress my Alpha wolf, who left no stone unturned to turn me into a blood thirsty monster.

“You will be the only werewolf in this world who is addicted to this venom.”

The empty bottle of my life saving potion fueled my anxiety, I called my supplier for an urgent delivery.

“It hurts me too, Aaron. But it’s the only way to cope with Zev (my wolf) until I find out the killer.”

“Well, hunters are really hard to track.”

Once again, Aaron started a lecture about the wrong topic, praising my eternal enemy. My constant glare finally put a full stop to his blabbering, but he tuned into another false frequency.

“Is Evelyn coming to your wedding?”

“Why? What if she is coming?”

My question made him jump in his bed.

“Obviously, I will bribe a witch and come to attend your boring ceremony. I cannot miss this chance to be friends with her.”

“Keep your fangs away from Evelyn. She is not your beloved.”

Aaron laughed at my concern, displaying his milky white fangs proudly.

“Take care of your beautiful wife-to-be, Zuriel. She is a deadly beauty. Anyone can melt in her embrace.”

I sprayed the cologne and gave final touches to my preparations, repeating this line in my mind.

“This is for aunt’s happiness.”

And disconnected the call with a firm response.

“I am twenty years old celibate. One wedding night cannot break my vow.”

The small gathering of close friends was kept hidden from the eyes of the media. We only signed the legal papers and got our marriage certificate. I thought that it was the end of this nuisance, but aunt had planned other surprises for me.

“I have booked a honeymoon suite for you, my son. You have filled my weak heart with endless happiness. The Moon goddess will bless you with Her love and blessings.”

The glee on her face softened my heart, it was the first time I saw her happy after dad’s death. The wrinkles around her eyes were the result of her restless hard work, she was getting older now.

“As you say, aunt. For me, you are the goddess.”

I kissed her hands and placed them on my eyes. The half an hour ride to the Blue Moon Hotel was spent in an awkward silence, spending time with my legal wife suffocated me.

“Welcome, Sir. Madam Stella (my aunt) has booked the entire hotel for your wedding night. Please come this way.”

An intimate lavish dinner was prepared for us newlyweds. The soft music of the piano calmed my nerves, giving me a chance to think straight.

“Here’s the thing, Carla. I am not ready for consummating our relationship yet. You know I can’t hurt aunt, so please help me. This should stay between us.”

Carla's blanched face said it all, but she nodded and promised.

“I will not tell mom. Take your time.”

Her sad, glistening eyes were heart wrenching. I excused myself for the call and walked towards the balcony. The cool night wind caressed on my face softly, soothing my worries. Suddenly, my world turned upside down, my head started spinning.

I leaned against the grill and supported myself, a server came to help me instantly.

“You must be tired after a long day, Sir. I will escort you to your suite.”

As I had already cleared up this matter with Carla, there wasn’t any problem in sleeping with her in the same room. Without thinking much, I let that server guide the way and reached my bridal suite.

“Your tip.”

Waves after the waves of scorching heat started blazing my body, clouding my vision.

“I will take it from Madam Stella.”

Server closed the door behind me and ran away. In the dim lights, I could vaguely identify Carla lying on the bed.

“Good. She got rid of that stupid dress and went to sleep.”

The temperature of the room was rising like summer in Texas, drowning me in the sea of sweat. I slipped out of my suit and shook my head; hormonal rush diverted my mind towards my erection.

“Seriously?”

My breath got stuck in my throat, as I beheld the sight before me. Carla's milky white skin was shining like the moon in that hazy light.

“Just a touch would help me cum easily.”

With this excuse in my mind, I stroked my fingers on her porcelain skin, her model-like figure overpowered my mind completely. In that moment of weakness, my control slipped, and I flipped her to ravage her body like a hungry predator.

She didn’t approach me or reciprocate my advances, yet I didn’t pay any heed to it.

“She’s shy.”

Then it was pure lust and desire, her unique warmth welcomed my painful manhood, converting me into a normal husband on an average wedding night.

…

Waking up after a long peaceful sleep was a luxury to me until now, but today was different. The relaxation I was feeling in every cell of my body was lulling me to another nap, but my alarm hindered my way.

“Ugh! What time is it?”

Checking my phone with half parted eyes was the most convincing way, in case I had more time to sleep.

“Shoot. 10:00 am?”

This time-check jolted me awake, removing the haze of sleepiness.

“Mate!”

My right arm snaked to wrap around a petite figure beside me, which blew my head.

“Zev? How?”

I jumped out of the bed in a jiffy, as it was my turn for a panic attack.

Clothes spread on the floor, my stark-naked body, and Carla’s sleeping figure on the master bed was the perfect recipe for the disaster.

“Mate!”

This time, Zev growled loudly, intensifying my current headache. After taking refuge in the bathroom, I called Bruce.

“Why did you not send my medicine?”

“You didn’t see me after the ceremony, so I placed the bottle in the cupboard of your suite. Please check.”

Bruce’s frenzied voice was depicting my current state, the best moment for Zev to mess with me.

“Mate, Mate, Mate!”

He was singing at the top of his lungs. I swiftly swallowed the two capsules of wolfs-bane before turning into a lovesick puppy.

Suddenly, the door of my suite opened with a slight click, Aunt Stella came in with a tray of breakfast.

“Good morning, my lovelies.”

I thanked the Goddess that I was wearing a bathrobe, which came first into my mind before her arrival. Otherwise, it would be damn embarrassing.

“Why did you make such an effort, aunt?”

My one-sided conversation got no reply from her, she moved towards the bed and flipped the blanket.

“You are my pride, Zuriel.”

My gaze went from Carla’s naked body to the blooded sheets, proof of our done deed.

“I knew that you would never disappoint me.”

Aunt Stella kissed my forehead, her smile was a mile wide.

“You will be a dad soon, Zuriel. Then my Carla will become the Luna of Zellburry Pack. Brother Zack must be in seventh Heaven today.”

She cleaned the corners of her eyes while informing me about her future plans. As this conversation was never ending, it was best to conclude it with an agreement.

“I have an important meeting in my office. See you in the evening.”

I got ready at the record speed and went to the office, where good news was waiting for me.

“We have tracked a hunter’s presence in the New York.”

An email from my Pack brightened my day, I contacted my Beta for the report.

“We were this close of catching him, Alpha. But an accident crushed his truck, and the rescue staff took him to the hospital.”

“Did he survive?”

“Yes, Alpha. We will keep an eye on him. He will lead us to the hunter’s Pack.”

“He must remain alive. I will crush those bastards to death.”

The peace of my office provided to ponder over the last night’s event.

“I didn’t drink much at dinner and Zev couldn’t take over me even though I missed one or two dosages. What’s the matter?”

I dialed a number and ordered for investigation. That traitor would be punished severely for sure.