The Bonding Ceremony was beautiful. The mansion gardens had been decorated with string lights and the ceremony took place right at sunset. I stood beside Persephone, holding her bouquet. Loki stood across from me beside Ash. He kept trying to catch my eye, but I kept my focus on the couple.

When the ceremony was over, the whole pack went to the reception tent. Champagne was being served along with some pastries and finger food.

I grabbed a champagne flute and stood off to the ...