(Ava’s POV)
The air was thick with tension as the evening settled in. I stood in the shadows, my eyes flitting nervously over the guests that had gathered in the open space outside the main hall. The moon hung low in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the ceremony setup. The guests murmured excitedly as the music began to swell, signaling the start of the wedding.
The night was perfect for such an event—cool but not too cold, the breeze just enough to make the candle flames flicker. The altar was set under an arch of silver branches, adorned with delicate flowers that shimmered faintly under the moonlight. Soft lights had been arranged along the aisle, leading up to the raised platform where Alpha Rylan stood, waiting for his bride. His eyes were full of something I couldn’t quite de
