The wedding ceremony had just wrapped up. The vows were said, the rings exchanged, and the crowd was buzzing with applause. I should’ve been basking in the afterglow of the moment, but instead, I was hit by something completely unexpected—a scent.
At first, I thought it was some fragrance the wedding planners had sprayed everywhere.
Then it hit me again. Stronger.
And this time, I knew.
"Nina, Xavier is our second mate!"
My wolf practically somersaulted in my mind, her voice filled with excitement. She was so ecstatic I could almost see her wagging her tail like a deranged puppy.
I froze. Second mate?
His scent was pine and chocolate. It was pure heaven, My head spun, and my heart hammered against my ribs.
"Second mate?" I asked, more to myself than anyone else.
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