The exaggerating wedding venue became deadly silent. Everyone breathed cautiously as if one deep breath was going to cost their lives. They weren't blamed entirely as everyone knew what Killian Dallas Howard was capable of doing.
Serena also couldn't help but tighten her brows together in curiosity. She just prayed that his arrival had nothing to do with Liam's mascara. On the other hand, queen Matilda's eyes had lit up in amusement. She quickly delivered an eye signal to her daughter, Sierra who understood the meaning. When everyone was dazed about his coming, Sierra pulled her clothes gown to give her cleavage a better view.
' Thud'
Heavy, powerful footsteps echoed from the entrance, carrying a heavy powerful aura that straightened their spine. The king immediately went on his knees, followed by others who crunched down on the ground to show their respect.
Killian stood there with his massive muscular body. His eyes radiated bloody color after it fell on Liam. Liam was struggling on the floor to keep his feet on balance. Killian's wolf pushed him to go for the stage, confusing his mind because the person that he was looking for was on the ground, Liam Hemsworth, the man who took the virginity of an innocent women.
King Rodriguez spoke first, rising from the ground slightly,
" Go...Godd... What an honor for us.. I heard that you are looking for something.."
Rodriguez tried to sound casual but his heart was pounding against his chest in panic. Killian gazed down sharply at Liam before speaking with a groan,
" Your son-in-law is fleeing from the punishment of his crime, King Rodriguez. So, I have come here to take care of him personally. He raped an innocent woman."
The crowd gasped in horror and disbelief, staring at the king in disgust. Was the king letting his daughter marry someone who had a foul character?
Matilda gasped in surprise too as she missed this little information about Liam. If the God exposed his crimes in front of the king, undoubtedly the king was going to banish her from Castle. But who would dare to speak in front of Wolf God?
King Rodriguez made a stuttering statement, watching Liam in absolute disbelief,
" God, I am asking you to recheck your information again. I mean, Liam is a good guy..who can.."
" Do you think that I, Killian Dallas Howard has so much spare time to chase behind this piece of trash unless it is deemed an emergency.", Killian ruthlessly belated the king's words, earning another deep silence from the crowd.
After his firm words, Killian gestured at his guards, spoke in a natural voice,
" Guards, take this boy to the calf. He will be sentenced to death tomorrow morning."
On the stage, Serena had lost her strength of standing on her feet. She staggered, tears burning from her eyes. Her step-mother put another defamation on herself. Multiple curses heard from their surroundings. Most of the wolf members claimed that she was an auspicious object who brought shame on the Royal Clan. When Serena was going to step out of the stage, Killian's voice froze her in her track,
" I have another thing to check, King Rodriguez."
The crowd went silent one more time when Killian started walking on the aisle, and got on the stage to face the woman under the veil. Serena's breathing hitched in fear, feeling his mighty presence in front of her. Her lips quivered together, hoping to jump away from him but all she could was to feel sparks dancing through her body.
Killian didn't take any while to hesitate his action. With a single snap, he dropped her veil, revealing the beauty inside. Instinctively, their eyes shot up to meet each other. Killian cursed under his breath, the spoke turning to the crowd,
" Ladies & Gentlemen, I have found my 104th Mate."
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" You don't have to go if you don't, Serena?", Matilda asked Serena tentatively, secretly praying that she would agree to her offer. The God of werewolves were known for his brutal curse. All his mates had been killed, countless mistresses served him. Although the man was extremely powerful, women didn't go lucky with her. Matilda couldn't bear to see Serena, getting away with the most powerful creature on earth.
Serena swallowed her saliva thickly. Although she wasn't sure whether she would see the next morning or not, it was more clear that her days would be far more miserable here if she didn't depart with Killian. After today's hectic marriage, her step-mother was going to torture her more.
She exhaled heavily before giving her words,
" I am.. willing to accept my fate.."
Outside, Serena came out together with Matilda. Her eyes glanced over Sierra whose face was full of anger and jealousy. But Serena wasn't happy like them. Sooner or later, she was undoubtedly going to die. Other women also stared at her in disgust when they saw her, agreeing to go with Killian.
After a heavy sigh, Serena went on Killian's side who was standing in a calm posture. Finding a mate was nothing new to him. Every decade, he found a mate who got killed eventually.
Liam was held captive under his guards. His eyes flared in rage when he saw them, walking side by side. Liam roared, disappointed to find that he didn't get handsome dowry from them,
" This is cheating..she is my fiance...God, you can't take her away.."
Killian stopped to shoot a discreet glance at Liam. His eyes stayed on him lazily as if he was hearing some joke. Soon, his words froze everyone around like cold water,
" Liam Hemsworth is talking too much. Guards, pull out your tongue first and cut it from his mouth."
Then he turned to face his little mate who was walking like a deadly corpse,
" You know, you aren't going to survive the next morning. Do you still want to go? You can always reject me. I will respect that."
Serena shook her head calmly, pursued her lips tightly to respond,
" Don't worry! The last thing that I want to die outside of this castle."