Chapter 22. The Unexpected Guest

Taya's POV

More than a dozen Starke bodyguards in black with the Starke pack crest on their shirts pushed the door open and came in. Roman put his hands in his pockets and swaggered in behind them. The guests stilled, not daring to make a sound. Harper and Damian were at a loss and stood rooted to their spots.

All the color drained from my face when I saw Roman. I didn’t think he would show up, and I never expected him to rush into a mating ceremony uninvited and unannounced. I was terrified that Roman would ruin the ceremony, so I quickly got up and walked to him.

“Beta Starke!” I stopped Roman, who was walking towards the stage. “The contract has been signed. I’ll give it to you tonight.”

Roman looked me up and down, taking in my dress. It hugged my figure—thin as it was—and a spark of his wolf’s desire instantly ignited in his gray-black eyes. He wrapped one arm around my waist, pulled me up against his body almost roughly, and embraced me