Chapter 23. Silent Farewell

Taya's POV

In the past, with Silas’s protection, no one dared to approach me. But now that he was gone, it was my responsibility to protect myself.

At Harper’s words, my heart warmed, and tears welled up in my eyes. I was afraid Harper would be even more worried if she saw my tears, so I quickly replied with an “okay” and pushed her to continue the ceremony.

After exchanging rings and popping champagne at the reception, the mating ceremony was coming to an end. The rest of the mating ritual would be done tonight, under the full moon, with just Damian and Harper and their wolves.

I was relieved the day could end happily for Harper and Damian, watching as they mingled with all their guests, smiles of mated bliss on their faces. Their faces had to hurt by now from smiling so big for so long.

Everything had gone off without a hitch—other than the earlier mishap. The next thing I needed to do was to deal with Roman.

I followed the car