Chapter 36. Wedded Mates

Lyra POV

What a kiss—my entire body trembles, prickles of warmth spreading across my nerves as we kiss. I’m vaguely aware of the cheering and whistling echoing through the room, but right now, I only want one thing.

More of him, more of my husband.

Strangely, it feels almost painful when he backs away, even though his lips still linger on mine for a few last breaths. But he doesn’t take his hand off mine, and that small touch grounds me to this moment.

But now that I’ve come back to reality a little, I can’t help laughing joyously at the cheers and teasing jeers from our little wedding audience.

“Here,” I hear Maggie say beside me as she hands back my bouquet. “Enjoy the wedding night,” she adds with a wink.

“Thank you… for just… everything,” I tell he