Allegra did not even try to hide her broad smile as Vladislav led her back up the aisle. Everyone was standing and staring at them as they offered their applause to the new couple. She was vaguely aware of being followed closely by the fae that had married them and their little entourage, but her main focus was on the tight grip her vampire had on her. It almost threatened to never let go. She did not think she ever wanted it to.
When they finally stepped outside into the cloudy weather, the sight that awaited her had her jaw dropping in disbelief.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” she said exasperatedly as she shot the King a look.
He leaned down to press his lips to her ear in what must have looked like an intimate caress. Perhaps it was, but it also served as a warning.
“This is tradit
