Still, we continued with the ceremony even if there was tension in the air. Stefano’s lips met mine in a kiss that was both tender and possessive, a claim that left no doubt in anyone’s mind that I was his. The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, the sound reverberating through the garden and into the night.
The reception that followed was nothing short of grandeur. Tables laden with sumptuous feasts were set up in the grand hall, where the guests mingled and celebrated. The music shifted to livelier tunes, and the dance floor came alive with wolves, fay, and other creatures moving in sync with the rhythm.
As Stefano and I made our rounds, greeting guests and receiving their congratulatory messages, I couldn’t help but notice the subtle dynamics at play. The other Alphas measured Ste
