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The music changed to the wedding march and everyone stood. The two females escorted each other down the aisle, both crying and smiling as they made their way to their males. Kismet thought it was sad that neither had a father to walk her down the aisle and was thankful she had her father in her life.
The ceremony was simple and sweet, with the couples pledging to each other love and laughter for years to come. When they were presented as two newly married couples, everyone cheered, and Kismet was touched by how much the pack cared for their members.
The reception was at Luna’s, which had been transformed with white tablecloths and flowers, draped fabrics and twinkle lights, to look sweetly romantic. Ren pulled out her chair and she sat, smiling as he tucked her in close and sat next to her. “What did you think?” he asked. Around them, pack members and guests found their seats. Acksel, Brynn, Nila, Malachi, and Jack joined them at the table.
“It was a lovely ceremony,” Kismet said.
“Both males had a hard time of things,” Acksel said. “It’s nice to see them truly happy.”
Adam had been horribly scarred by a fire bomb when he was a young man. He hadn’t been old enough to shift and heal, so he bore the scars still, which Ren had explained meant that he was viewed as not good enough to be anything other than an omega in the pack. Jeremiah had never been able to shift until he’d met his mate, Honey, and then he’d transformed into a different sort of wolf shifter, a wolf-man type on two legs who could speak. Kismet was sure she’d freak out if she saw a talking wolf-man in the woods.
“I think it’s amazing that there really is someone for everyone,” Kismet said. “Why did both females have blue ribbons in their hair?”
“It’s a tradition,” Nila said. “Humans say it’s good luck to have something old, new, borrowed, and blue with them for the ceremony. They opted for blue ribbons for that item.”
“That’s neat,” Kismet said. “What other traditions are there?”
Nila said, “Humans like to throw their bouquet to the unmated females in attendance, and whoever catches it is supposed to be the next to be married.”
“Is that a law?” Kismet asked in surprise.
Nila laughed. “No, just a tradition.”
“The males have a tradition involving the garter, too,” Malachi said.
“Do fae have those kinds of traditions?” Brynn asked.
“No, but we have different traditions for our ceremonies.”
“Like what?” Nila asked.
“Well, it’s considered good luck for the female to have flowers woven into her hair. They’re supposed to guarantee a long and happy marriage. And there’s supposed to be a dessert with oranges in it, for a sweet life.”
“I like those traditions,” Nila said.
The newly married couples came into the restaurant to the cheers of the guests. They took their seats at the head table and the meal was handed out by young males and females in the pack. Kismet enjoyed the flavorful steak, roasted potatoes, and bacon-wrapped green beans, followed by a piece of chocolate cake she shared with Ren.
After the meal was over, Kismet and Ren said their goodbyes, stopping at the head table to wish the newly married couples well.
“I’m so glad you could come,” Honey said, giving Kismet a hug. “I’m looking forward to getting to know you.”
“Thanks,” Kismet said. Turning to Dani, she hugged her and said, “It was lovely, I’m so happy for you.”
“Thank you for being part of our special day.”
They walked out into the night and Kismet stopped to look up at the sky. “It’s a beautiful night.”
“Not as beautiful as you,” Ren said, drawing her close.
“My mate says the sweetest things,” she said.
“Just for you,” he promised with a kiss. “Just. For. You.”
* * *
The following morning, Kismet opened a portal and walked into her home with Ren on her heels.
“Are you glad to be back?” he asked as he followed her into the bedroom and dropped his duffel bag on the bed.
