Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Auren POV

The Shaman handed me the bowl of water and 1 looked at it with uncertainty.

"Kneel," he instructed, and I obeyed.

He placed a silver pendant in my palm which was the shape of a crescent moon. "Offer your prayer," he said,

I took a slow breath and closed my eyes. As I offered my prayers, the entire pack watched me. There was a hush over the gathering.

My mind scrambled for the right words. "Moon Goddess," 1 began, my voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know if I am the right soul to break this curse, but if I am, grant me your strength" Something pulsed around me, but I think it was a trick of my imagination.

The Shaman took the bowl and poured the water over my hands. It dripped onto the ceremonial stones beneath me.

"Rise," the Shaman ordered. When 1 rose, my eyes glanced at the cround and I saw Lucien standing at the edge of the crowd with his arms crossed. his intense gaze lorked on me.

The rinual ended, and I felt a strange sensation working its way up me. Like I was exposed to the moon goddess in more than one way, Lucien came jo me and guided me out of the place with possessiveness.

The entire day passed by doing one thing or the ather. I was taken to several plices where I had to offer my pledges. Orphanages, hospitals, nurseries, series of charities and much more. I was constantly changing clothes and wearing matching jewelry Lucien was extremely busy with the wedding preparations, but I don't know how he managed to come and see me at these events. And every time I saw him watching me with the same intense gaze. It was overwhelming, but I liked the way he looked at me possessively. Like I belonged to him. Even if that was temporary.

but there was

room, adjusting the

wrong."

"You're

his fingers brushed against my skin. He corrected the way the necklace sat on my collarbone, his touch lingering

For

say something, but he only met my gaze through the mirror and stepped away. The tension between us hadn't eased. If anything, it had grown heavier-thick, and filled with words neither of us dared to say. And with the wedding drawing closer, I wasn't sure how much longer

we walked down the stairs, he said, "Many wolves from neighboring packs have arrived. They will try to contact you,

asked, furrowing

his jaw. "Because some of them

told everyuar that

at him, unable to understand the reason for his orders,

that Lucien had invited the Elders, council members and a few Alphas and Lunas. And amongst them was Alpha Bram and Maris. My heart rate spiked and I clutched Lucien's arm rather tightly.

was it that the mate bond still lingered inside me? It felt so rotten. so horrible that I wanted to get rid of it. Maris was standing beside him. While he wore a navy suit, she was in an azure silk off-shoulders dress. Maris looked at me with so much haired in her eyes that it pulsed in the air. My eyes went to her neck and

thinking about Bram and Maris," Lucien said in a low voice. Then remember that I called them just to show who you belong to, and that if they

in my heart. I chuckled. "Thank you." I lifted my chin up and walked to the place where Tarian was waiting for us. He smiled and gave me

When we reached Bran and Maris, both Lucien and I quickly said hello

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