Chapter 109. Instructions

Lex’s POV

I stood rigidly at the altar inside the old temple, forcing myself to breathe as guests arrived, each new face making my heart pound harder.

Goddess, why do I feel like this? The air was thick with expectation, but all I could think about was something going wrong.

“Why are you so bloody nervous?” Lotus mused, his voice echoing in my mind, trying to sound casual.

“I don’t know,” I admitted, my throat tight. “I just—something feels off…”

“Take a deep breath,” Zack advised, stepping closer. He was already dressed in his suit and looked every bit the charming best man.

“It’s easy for you to say,” I muttered, glancing at him. “You’re not the one getting mated today.”

“True,” he replied, cool as ever. “But Adira and I have decided to make it official after her descent. I’m going to see her parents once everything’s settled.”

“That’s a great idea,” I said, trying to focus, to distract myself. “Sneaking around isn’t the best—