Chapter 44. Praying Eyes

"... With the power vested in me by the Creator, I hereby pronounce you: husband and wife. You may seal your union with a kiss," The priest declared, clasping his hands together happily.

Daegal closed his eyes as if he were in pain and slowly turned to meet Nerina's complacent smile.

Taking a deep breath to keep himself from throwing up, he clutched her hand in his and made to kiss her on the cheek.

However, Nerina moved her face at the last second and connected her lips to his.

Her fingers trailed up the length of his tense arm muscles to wrap around his neck, burying them in the thickness of his hair, and deepening the kiss.

Daegal remained stoic; unmoving even while her lips worked on his and her body pressed so tight against his that he could feel the soft mounds of her breasts through the armored bodice of her bridal gown.

He couldn't push her away in front of their many guests but he'd rather be damned than return her kiss.

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