Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 53

Chapter 53

Auren POV

Lucien was a future I was walking toward-one I had never dared to even wish for in my dreams.

He looked gorgeous. When our gazes locked, the world faded around me. I was mesmerized by him, and impressed not only by all the décor and wedding preparations, but by the effortless way he commanded the room.

His gaze darkened and his fists curled tightly as if he was stopping himself from reaching me. I could feel his wolf prowling beneath the surface when his eyes flashed golden for a flicker of a second. There was possessiveness rolling off him in waves.

I felt my feet moving on their own, as if my body was drawn to him. This was a grand wedding I'd never even dreamed of What can you expect from an omega like me who wasn't even invited to celebrations in her own pack, let alone being the center of one!

A bush fell over the crowd as I walked forward. My fingers trembled as they clutched the bouquet of white moonflowers

When I finally reached where he was standing, without looking at Alpha Bram, he stepped forward. He took my hand in his, his large palin completely enveloping mine. His grip was soft but firm as his dark eyes burned into mine. From the corner of my eye. I saw Alpha Bram walking away.

Lucien rugged me in front of him. He leaned in and in a rough, low voler said. "You look stunning

A shiver ran down my spine as his pine and spice scent washed over me.

He let out a rough exhale. Tve never waited for anyone so much in my life:

for anyone so hard all my life.

with ancient symbols. The Moon Goddess's state was only a few steps away from

started the ceremony by chanting sacred words. He raised his hands and his deep voice resonated in the temple. "In the presence of the Moon Goddess, we call upon the sacred bond which ties these two mates cogether. He started chanting incantations as Lucien only looked an me the whole time. After some time, the Shamon said, "May the moois goddess bless this union. May the spirits of our ancestors

me of the morning in the ruins of the Eldermere temple, but I pushed those thoughts

of sacred water that had petals of roses. "Give your hands," he demanded as he

med his grip on my wrist, his jaw clenching. Blood pooled

face shining with approval "This is a union by the will of the

hands met, a strange sensation pulsed through me. I was getting drowned in so much

tightened on me slightly, as if he felt the same sensation. Like

hands, I was surprised that the cut

me. I didn't know if I should take those words positively or negatively, My vision became blurry because I really hoped that my life was not sealed

may exchange the rings," the shaman

give him. But I looked at Vivi who was

throat. In a deep

may kiss the bride," the

eyes settled on my lips and the air between us thickened with tension. He cupped my face, his thumb skimming over my cheek. My heart pounded wildly in my chest and I barely had time to take a

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my lips, his kiss felt claiming reverent. I parted my lips and he delved his tongue inside, a