Page 222 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
The pain of Rafael’s loss would always remain, and at that moment, we both felt it. I could see it in his eyes, and I knew mine were probably similar. I looked at him and nodded. We may never ever fucking admit it because we were both too proud, but we were both there for the other if the need ever arose. I smirked despite the emotions that consumed me.
“So, guess you’re bowing down and accepting that you appreciate me,” I mocked cockily.
“Nah, what I appreciate is you making Kiara. She’s fucking fine,” he smirked arrogantly as I frowned.
Dickhead.
“But, yeah, admitting it or not, I’ve kinda lost my best man... so I need a fucking replacement.”
Our eyes met, and no matter how cold or uncaring his voice sounded, I knew he was still hurting from Rafael’s death…
I hadn’t told anyone but Scarlett about it, and the surprise from many was to be expected, but the vibrant smile on Kiara’s face made me give her a small smile.
“Dad…” she said, looking at Alejandro, her eyes filled with tears.
“Don’t cry, or some fuckers may think I’m forcing you to do this shit,” Alejandro murmured, making her laugh weakly before he kissed her.
“Alpha… you kiss the bride after the vows,” Allen, one of the elder alphas on the Council, said.
“Are you fucking telling me I can’t kiss my woman?”
“Ah, not at all, Your Highness…” Allen waved his hand.
“Good, so get a fucking move on. How the fuck am I supposed to not kiss her when she looks this fucking good?”
“Of course!” Allen replied.
“I have no idea who came up with this shit that we wait until the vows are done before a couple can kiss…”
I smirked as I heard Alejandro mutter that last line. Kiara smiled as Alejandro kissed her hands as they exchanged their vows and rings.
“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss-”
Alejandro was already kissing Kiara, bending her backwards. I frowned, glancing at Azura, who was staring wide-eyed until Raven covered her eyes. I had a feeling she was going to be a handful.
A surge of petals rained down upon us, and everyone cheered. I glanced around, looking at all the familiar faces in the crowds. Kiara’s kids… Liam and Raven, Azura, Damon…
My eyes finally fell to my own mate, looking like the goddess she was as she sat there, standing out from the crowd. My damn queen…
Our eyes met, and she gave me that sexy, teasing smirk of hers. Yes, there was still so much to live for…
Kiara
“So, how doesit feel being Mrs Rossi?” Alejandro asked me.
“I like the sound of that,” I replied, my gaze dipping to his sexy lips before I kissed him again. His arm was still around me as he motioned to Darien to bring the girls over. Dante ran over, wrapping his arms around my waist.
“Mama, you look amazing!” He exclaimed. I knelt down, pulling him into my arms, feeling so happy.
“So do you, my love.”
I kissed his forehead before standing up as Darien passed the girls to Alejandro. I kissed them both, my little angels. Skyla was trying to tug Alejandro’s earring whilst Kataleya simply rested her head on his shoulder. My eyes met Alejandro’s, and I smiled warmly. My family, my loved ones, and my mate were right here, and I felt happy.
“Come on, guys, let’s get some pictures!” Raven called.
I smiled and nodded. I would make the most of the day with them all because that night, we would leave for our honeymoon, just Al and I, and something told me it was going to be one that I was never going to forget…
A Nicholson Family Dinner
