บท 18: DANGEROUSLY CLOSE
I landed on top of Ivan causing us to topple on the bed together, me landing on top of him. I tried to punch him and hit him on the face but he dodged every of my attempt to punch his perfectly shaped face. When I swung at him again, he grabbed my hand and flipped us over, so he was on top of me this time.
"Wow, as much as I enjoy this comprising position we are in, why don't you save it for when we get to the moon cave, hmm?" Ivan asked waggling his eyebrows at me.
I glared at him as I struggled to get away from me. "Get off me!" I growled at him to which he merely arched a brow at me.
"Why darling? You were the one who launched yourself at me like a feral cat." Ivan countered before he assessed my body with a look on his face, "Not that I'm complaining though." He added with a smirk.
"Fucking bastard!" I cursed at him reaching up to swing at him with my hands which Ivan caught, pinning them above my head.
"No swear words little one." Ivan tsked at me and I growled at him. Gods, the man infuriates me so much, I'm starting to behave like an animal.
"Uh what's going on here?"
We both turned to find Aurora and the rest standing at the bedroom doorway. I looked at them then back at Ivan who still was smirking down at me, not caring that we had an audience. I hurriedly pushed him away from me and he allowed me to, because he fell down on the bed beside me with ease.
"My, my, my, someone is a little eager." Madame Cordelia said shooting I and Ivan a knowing look.
"What? No!"
"Then why did you rush to his room without being announced?" Yasmin threw at me and my eyes widened at that.
"That's because I needed answers!" I defended but hearing myself I knew I didn't sound that convincing.
"Well you could have just asked me, I'm here to train you after all." Madame Cordelia informed and I closed my eyes at that.
She was right, I could have asked her instead of rushing over to Ivan's room and now they had found me in that position with Ivan. I can only imagine how we must look like to when, oh gods! I muse completely mortified by my actions and from my peripheral vision I could see Kiran and Ivan chuckling at my behaviour. Can someone kill me please?
"Alright then! Let's give these two some space." Kiran said ushering the small crowd out of the room while I smiled at him in gratitude, "And Arianne, try not to kill my brother." He said and I smiled at him.
"We'll see." I said this looking at Ivan who smirked at him. Kiran and the rest finally left the room, shutting the door and finally giving us some privacy.
Ivan walked towards his cabinet and pulled out a bottle of wine. "Want a drink?" He asked me and I shot him a look, "Fine, more for me then." He said removing a single glass for himself.
"When were you going to tell me about the mating ritual?" I asked tiredly.
Ivan turned to look at me. "Are you saying you really had no idea what was going to happen between us after the wedding?"
"Um...Well when you put it like that..." I pouted at him while he chuckled, "But still, what's with the moon cave and something about the moon goddess watching over us?"
Ivan took a sip of his wine before answering. "That's the way it's been done for centuries. Be grateful you are not doing it in the woods like normal born werewolves. The moon cave was created for royals, to ensure their privacy." He shot me a wink when he finished.
I scoffed at him in disbelief. "Well I don't know about your traditions, but all I know is there's no way my first time is going to be in a rocky cave somewhere in the woods!" I told him firmly before the reality of what I had said crashed down on me. I looked up only to find Ivan looking at me with a smirk on his face.
"So you are a virgin." He stated not asking and I turned away from him trying to hide the blush that was no doubt creeping up my cheeks.
"Th..that's not the point of this." I stuttered still not looking at him.
"Then what is the point?"
I looked up only to find Ivan close to me, dangerously close to me as he stared down at me with his grey eyes which were turning dark with something I'm too afraid to mention.
How the hell did he get here so fast? Darn supernatural strength! I cursed as I moved backwards a little and I felt my knees hit the bedpost but I didn't fall down, I remained standing looking up at Ivan. I know I should look away but I don't want to.
"I asked you a question Arianne." Ivan reminded me softly, "What's the point?"
"I...I..." My throat was dry and I don't even know exactly how to answer the question. He was very distracting, especially with him being shirtless and his bronze perfectly sculpted abs was on display. "I can't have sex with you Ivan." I finally manged to get out.
Ivan merely arched a brow up at me. "You can't or won't?"
"I don't know." I admitted truthfully as I bit my lower lip in thoughts.
A low growl rumbled from Ivan's chest and I looked up to see Ivan looking at me with hooded eyes. "Don't do that Arianne." Ivan warned me in a low deep tone.
"Do what?" I asked blinking up at him.
Ivan smiled at me and I noticed he had inched closer towards me. "So innocent little one, so innocent you don't know what you do to me. You and your__" He bent down to sniff my neck, "Alluring scent." He whispered as he ran his nose down my neck and I shivered when he took in a deep breath.
"Ivan." I breathed and closed my eyes, unconsciously leaning closer towards him and exposing my neck to him. I let out a little whimper when I felt him gently bite my neck with his teeth. Not hard enough to puncture skin but just enough pressure to give me a mix of pleasure and pain. I gasped at the sensation and my hands found their way to his chest which felt hot against my palms.
"Fuck." Ivan cursed and suddenly moved away from me as if my touch burned him. My eyes snapped open only to find Ivan looking away from me. "You should leave."
"What?" I gasped looking at him in disbelief. I reached out for him, "Ivan I..."
"Unless you are okay with me taking you fast and hard against the bedpost of my bed, I suggest you get out of here!" Ivan cut me off finally looking at me and I let out a gasp when I saw his eyes were glowing bright red!
"Ivan your eyes...."
"Just leave Arianne! Now!" Ivan growled at me. I didn't need to be told twice, I grabbed the train of my gown and fled his bedroom.
It was only till I was outside the bedroom with the door closed behind me did I hear a loud crash followed by a loud growl. I turned to look at the door with wide eyes as I heard more crash coming from the other side of the room. The next thing I heard was the crash of glass and unable to stop myself, I pushed the door open only to meet a shattered window.
I hurriedly moved towards it and just outside the window was a huge black werewolf running into the woods.
"Ivan." I breathed staring after his wolf and wondering what the hell just happened.
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VENUE: Chapter 19, Webnovel app.
WARNING⚠⚠⚠: BEWARE OF THE WEREWOLVES, THEY ARE KNOWN TO BE DANGEROUSLY HANDSOME AND ALSO THE MOST NOTORIOUS FLIRTS
บท 19: THE WEDDING
The wedding was scheduled to begin in the evening. Apparently the wolves don't get married early, they get married in the evening when the moon goddess was going to witness it. I had ask about this moon goddess they talk so much about and if she was an actual person and was going to come to the wedding. But Yasmin had laughed and told me the moon goddess will come in form of a moon.
The moon goddess always comes in form of a blue moon to witness the joining of the two souls before she retreats back to her kingdom among the clouds and stars.
I thought the whole moon goddess thing was absurd, I mean a blue moon? But Yasmin had told me that there are some things that I don't understand but will make sense to me after the wedding. Everyone have been preparing for the wedding since yesterday.
The servants have been cleaning the castle, I saw some new chefs that had been brought in to prepare food for the guests and also Madame Cordelia have been busy trying to sew the multiple orders of clothes she had gotten for the wedding.
It was almost time for the wedding and guests had started to arrive. Outside my window, I could see the various carriages of the guests arriving. I could also see the crests of various kingdoms on some of the carriage. Royals from all over the country were going to be visiting, they were all here to witness the human marrying the werewolf king.
I turned to look back at my wedding dress that was in the corner of my room. It was a green long sleeved off the shoulder full dress. The sleeves and the front of the dress had gold embroidery. I was a little surprised when Raya and Stanley had brought in the dress yesterday. I asked why they brought in a green dress but they had bowed and told me the alpha had requested this dress to be chosen for me.
The dress was very beautiful no doubt and I was a little touched by the fact that Ivan specifically chose this dress for me. But I was also a little bit concerned about the fact I haven't seen Ivan ever since that moment we shared in the room. I didn't see him at dinner that night or at breakfast the next morning. I haven't laid eyes on him since then and this morning too, it was like he was avoiding me or something.
But he can't avoid seeing me today, we were getting married after all, I muse as I watched more guests arrive from my window.
A knock on my door disturbed my thoughts. I turned only to find Yasmin along with two other girls. I recognized them as the girls who had been tending to me on my first day here. I also knew their names, Faye and Esme. Each of them were also carrying baskets that contained things that would get me ready for the wedding.
"We are here to get you ready for your wedding Lady Arianne." Yasmin bowed at me along with the other girls.
I arched a brow up at her formality but I understood what she was doing. I stood up from my chair and Faye and Esme came to undress me while Yasmin went to start my bath. I walked into the bathroom where the tub was already filled with hot water. I lowered myself to the tub and sat down as Yasmin began to wash my body and my hair.
They made sure I was thoroughly clean before I stepped out of the bath. Next they oiled my body with some sweet smelling oil. I was given clean undergarments and then I wore the white corset. It wasn't as tight as before and I can easily breathe in it now. I was then sat in front of the mirror and the maids immediately began working on my hair.
They twisted and piled it up above my head, adorning it with several beautiful pins and flowers. Yasmin then moved to do my makeup. She made sure my face was perfect. She carefully carved my eyebrows with a pencil and she used Kohl to line my eyelids, making the colour of my eyes really pop out. She painted my lips a deep shade of red, making it look full and plump.
When she was done with my makeup Yasmin signalled for my dress to be brought. I then stood up as the maids helped me with the dress. As soon as they finished dressing me, I turned to look at myself in the mirror.
I let out a soft gasp as I took in my reflection, I looked different but it was the good kind of different, I looked really beautiful, I thought to myself with a small smile.
"You ready?" Yasmin asked me softly and I raised my eyes up to hers.
I gave a small smile and nodded my head in response. Yasmin gave me a smile of hers before she went to fetch my veil. Faye and Esme adorned me with golden jewelries which were filled with emerald stones. After they were done, the green veil which also had gold embroideries around the edges was then draped over my head, it was time!I was led away from my room and led down the hallways and the stairs till I was finally outside the castle.
Once I was outside, I raised my head to look up at the sky. The moon was out and it was light blue in colour. The moon goddess was indeed our tonight! I thought to myself in awe. Yasmin carefully took my arm as she led me into the woods which was already filled with white petals and lanterns to lead the way.
I could see the seated guests from afar, all of them watching and waiting, for me. Once we got closer, Yasmin and the other maids left me and went to go find their seats, leaving me to continue my journey alone.
Okay! I can do this! I can definitely do this! Remember your training, head raised high, shoulders straightened and light foot steps. With that thought in my mind, I proceeded to walk down the aisle. I kept my gaze on the alter where I could see Ivan waiting for me.
He was dressed in a green suit, a more deeper shade than mind. His long hair was pinned to the back, not a strand out of place, revealing his sharp cheek bones. I actually like it a lot better when his hair was down but he still looked handsome. So handsome, my heart raced just from looking at him.
I placed my focus on Ivan till I made it to the alter and I didn't trip at all! Ivan took my hand and I could feel the spark of electricity that passed between us. Ivan must have felt it too because he arched a brow up at me but I didn't say anything instead I focused on the priestess in front of us who had already begun the ceremony.
The priestess was a middle aged woman with dark skin. She had long twisted locs which she adorned with white beaded crystals. She looked beautiful with her full dark eyebrows and brown eyes. On her button nose was a medium sized circle golden earring. She was dressed in a white gown that went all the way to her legs and on her waist was a golden belt with a crescent moon on the middle.
I was still staring at the belt when Ivan squeezed my hand lightly. I looked up only to see that the priestess had finished and it was time for our vows. Two servants stepped forward carrying a small white pillow which contained small daggers.
This was my least favourite part of the ceremony, I thought to myself as I eyed the knives warily. Why must we cut our hands to seal the marriage when we could just kiss like normal people do in weddings?
The priestess must have sensed my hesitation because she cleared her throat. I looked up only to find her looking at me with a arched brow. Taking a small deep breath, I reached for the dagger then turned to face Ivan who had already picked up his own dagger. Then at once we both drew the dagger across our palm. I resisted the urge to wince as crimson red flowed from the cut on my palm.
The priestess then began saying the words. "Bounded by the moon now_"
We repeated after her as Ivan and I joined our bloodied hands together. "Now bounded by blood, I hereby take you to be my mate, to love and protect you as long as I live and breath." We finished as we stared deep into each others eyes.
With that we turned to face the guests who all rose up and all at once they raised their heads up to the sky and let out a loud howl into the night.
It was done! I was married and I have now become their queen!
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