Page 21 of Bound to the EMT

From across the aisle, the Alphas and betas jeer, making obscene gestures with their hands. Though I completely agree with the sentiment, the last thing my bride needs to see is them antagonizing her mother. Stepping down from the dais, I make my way over to her.

“I assure you, I’m here because the government demanded me to be here. This is not a joke or a scam. I have no idea who you are. How could I be scamming you?”

“How dare you speak to me as if we’re equals,” she sneers. “I am an Astencourt. You will never be equal to me.”

My blood runs cold at her last name. I am indeed supposed to marry a princess. My little anal princess. That is, unless she has a sister I’m not aware of.

It’s a distinct possibility, but my gut tells me otherwise. In some ways, this is great news. In others, I feel as if I’m at a loss. Now that I know I’m going to marry Emmeline Astencourt, I dread the idea of taking her back to my place.

There’s no way it will ever be good enough for her.

Iwill never be good enough for her.

“Why am I even talking to you?” Looking around me, she spears the officiant with another glare. “I demand you conclude this matter is a sham and allow my daughter to come back home with me.”

“I cannot do that. I’m ordered by law to uphold this ceremony.”

“Then I will have nothing to do with it.” Turning back to me, she narrows her eyes. “As for you, don’t you even think of touching her. When these six months are up, she will marry someone worthy of her. If you dare defile her in any way, I will have you arrested.” Before I can even respond, she flounces out of the room in a huff, leaving me standing there bewildered.

“I guess that means no wedding night for you then, huh?” Mikey jokes, drawing a smattering of laughs from my friends.

But to me, this is no joking matter. As much as I was worried about this marriage before, I’m dreading it even more now. Not just because her mother is a lunatic, but because if it is Emmeline Astencourt coming down the aisle, there’s no way in hell I’ll be able to keep my hands off of her virginal body.