“I, Kane Vayne, take you, Simone Ryker, to be my wife, my mate, my queen, and my partner in all things. I promise to love you, protect you, and stand beside you through whatever comes. You have my heart, my loyalty, and my devotion for as long as I draw breath.”
“I, Simone Ryker, take you, Kane Vayne, to be my husband, my mate, my king, and my equal in all things. I promise to love you, challenge you, and build a future beside you that honors both our people. You have my heart, my trust, and my love for as long as I live.”
When it came time for the mating bite, I was gentle, my teeth finding the same spot on her neck where I’d marked her before. She returned the favor, her own mark on my throat claiming me just as thoroughly as I’d claimed her.
The crowd erupted in cheers and applause,
