Tessa
I gaze at Kael whose facial expression is tight yet unreadable. In that instance, Renric moves, his fingers hooking into the edge of my veil and lifting it slowly.
The fabric slides back over my hair and his hand cups my jaw. Before I can blink, his mouth crashes into mine, kissing me like this is beyond for formality.
From the side of my eyes, I see Kael look and look away. Yet Renric still doesn't let go.
A sharp inhale leaves me, my eyes flying open in shock as his lips press harder, tilting my head back.
I have no other option but to close my eyes and let myself feel the passion of the kiss as he deepens it longer than necessary.
Gasps ripple through the hall before applause erupts.
He finally pulls away. I swear my lips feel swollen. I stare at him, triumph creeping out
