The bridesmaids and groomsmen make their way to the front, but all I wait for is my queen. She comes out, and I’m floored. Her full-length ball gown is truly the gown of a queen. It even has a grand cape that trails behind her as the long sleeves rest off her shoulders, displaying her delectable collarbone. I’m glad her bite marks fade to the naked human eye. Everyone stands as she makes her way down the aisle on her father’s arm looking like absolute perfection. Her long black hair is pinned up in a super elegant updo that I’m going to tear apart by the end of the night, but I promised to let her get through the pictures at least.
Her eyes meet mine, and I lose it. I’m nearly on my way to grab her when Max grips my arm. “She’s almost to you. Let the man have his joy.”
Be patient. I’m coming, Alpha.
You’ll be repeating that tonight. Over and over again.
She nearly stumbles and then narrows her eyes at me while still maintaining her smile for the guests and the cameras.
Pussy tingling?
Asshole.
That too? I’ll take you any way you want. Maybe on all fours after a long run.
Her wolf and mine have been out playing over and over every other night before coming home and making love in front of the fire.
“Who gives this woman to this man?” Both of us are stunned, realizing that we’d been too focused on later to hear the priest.
“I do.” Senor Arroyo kisses his daughter’s cheek and then places her hand in mine. “Take care of my girl.”
“Forever.” He nods and takes his seat.
The ceremony passes in a blur as I stare at my other half, the best part of myself. She’s everything and so much more. I pull her into my arms for our kiss. I do my best to make it as chaste as possible because I’ve already had glares from every man in her family. They can respect the fact that I’m wealthy, so knocking her up isn’t so bad, especially because I was anxious to get married. My people gather around, cheering us and bowing slightly. We have nearly half the shifters in the area who aren’t working in attendance.
Erik and his wife, Chloe, come up to us as we enter the grand reception area. “Congratulations. I’m sorry Hunter and Cat couldn’t make it.” I understand more than anyone how busy a hotel can be, plus they have a family, which means less time and a lot more chaos.
“He called me this morning. An overflowing tub in a suite, and Cat’s sick.”
“Yep. Another little one on the way.”
“I appreciate you two coming out to make it.”
“Cat would have loved to have gotten away from the kids tonight, but since she’s knocked up and they were available, we left our kids with them,” Chloe says, hugging Maria.
“We’re glad to have you.”
“When do we eat, because I can’t wait to twirl my wife around the floor.”
“Me too, me too.” We excuse ourselves and go around the room greeting our guests. It turns out to be an amazing night, but all I want to do is be in bed with my love. At about ten, we call it a night and thank all of our guests. Her family is staying at the hotel, and we’ll be back for lunch with them tomorrow, but for now, I need to hold Maria and make slow, lazy love to her.
We hurry and exit before they can stop us. The drive is short, so we’re home in a flash. I carry her over the threshold and then lock the door behind me as I rush up to our bedroom. I have her naked in less than two minutes, and it takes another two to get me completely naked. “Fuck, you’re sexy as hell, wife.”
“Make love to me, my husband.” And I do. Slow, deep, and with love until we’re both sleeping in a sweaty passionate mess.
Epilogue
Maria
“Get back here,” I call out, running after my five-year-old son who’s bolting out the front door and shifting. He’s going to be in big trouble when Daddy comes home, and like clockwork, Turner pulls into the driveway. Marcus comes to a halt and he pads back and forth, waiting for Daddy. He couldn’t wait to show his daddy what he learned, but someone could have seen him.
“Marcus, wow! You did it!” Marcus’s tail wags wildly, full of pride. The boy is a handful. Turner looks up at me and lets out a growl.
Your blouse is unbuttoned.
I look down and say, “Oh shit.” I was feeding the little one when someone took off.
“Marcus, come inside now.” A whimpering whine comes from my little wolf, but he’s going to have to learn some new things. The second Marcus is through the door, Turner says, “Change back.” He does, and I give him a towel that I just folded to wrap around himself.