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 ...