Ryder POV

The ceremony ended with Jolie's lips against mine and the taste of blood between us.

"Well," Judge Hermann said weakly, clutching his book like a shield. "That's... legally binding."

I pulled back from Jolie, keeping her wrapped in my arms. She was shaking now, the adrenaline wearing off. My shirt hung off one shoulder, revealing the bite mark I'd left during the sex we had. Fresh bruises were already forming on her arms.

"Everyone alive?" I called out.

Cass did a quick count. "Three ...