Tessa
A strange warmth blooms in my chest. My lips part slightly as I stare at him, wondering how we got to this.
Just an hour ago, he didn’t even want me here. He clearly left me all alone at home. Now he’s standing in front of everyone kissing me like I matter.
“Isn’t she so gorgeous?” a voice from the crowd cuts through my thoughts.
I blink, turning slightly. Everyone is smiling and cheering, like they expect this charade to last.
My gaze drifts to Bianca whose lips are pressed tight, her eyes dark, her posture stiff like she’s barely holding herself together.
The woman beside her leans in, “I thought you said the Lycan King doesn’t love his new bride.”
Her jaw tightens. “He doesn’t,” she snaps quietly and turns sharply, walking away.
My gaze shifts to Kael who clearly doesn't h
