Fated to the Alpha–And His Triplet Brothers novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Fallen bride

~Hazel’s POV~

I stood frozen before the grand ceremonial hall, my fingers trembling against the soft fabric of my dress. The towering door covered everyone from my sight. My breath caught in my throat as Selene, her pale fingers cold on my arm, gently pushed one door open with a slow creak.

A wave of murmured voices faded into hushed silence as every pair of eyes in the hall turned to us.

I could feel Father’s steady presence behind me, a wall of pride and expectation. Selene remained at his side, her gaze sharp as glass. Ariel moved closer to me, her arm brushing mine, offering a sliver of comfort. I took a single step forward. The soft click of my heels against the polished marble echoed through the tense air.

Ariel walked at my side, while Natasha followed just behind us, her posture arrogant and head held high. Sophia and Lilian flanked her, graceful as shadows. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

I looked up at the aisle and saw the two brothers who had been waiting for me.

Caspian.

Cayden.

One smiled. One frowned.

Caspian’s eyes glowed the moment they met mine. I had always wondered how the infamous mating bond truly felt, how it drew two souls together. Now, I didn’t have to wonder anymore the warmth that bloomed in my chest was undeniable. We hadn’t spent much time together, hadn’t spoken of love or life or dreams. Yet, the bond between us is something I’ll never get used to.

Then there was Cayden.

A storm. A wildfire. A shadow that haunted my life.

He reminded me of the hell I had endured, of the nights spent trembling and the days swallowed by fear. Yet... that same fire burning in his eyes was mirrored deep inside me, no matter how I tried to smother it.

A single breath.

I stepped onto the aisle.

Caspian reached out, his palm open, steady, inviting. Cayden mirrored the gesture beside him — but not for me. Natasha’s eyes gleamed with triumph as she slid her hand into his. He handed her a bouquet of crimson roses, his jaw clenched but his posture relaxed. The sight burned through me like acid.

Rage clawed at my heart.

Caspian gently took my trembling hand and raised it to his lips, pressing a warm kiss to my skin. A soft shiver raced through me, igniting a slow heat bloom in my stomach. I curtsied, barely able to keep my knees from buckling. He leaned in close, his breath brushing my ear.

"You look ravishing," he whispered.

I couldn’t stop the small blush that rose to my cheeks. I caught a flicker of something dark in Cayden’s eyes across the aisle — his fists tightened at his sides.

Elder Gina, robed in deep blue, stepped forward. Her silver hair cascaded down her shoulders, eyes sharp with ancient wisdom. She addressed Natasha with a cool tone.

"Please step down for now. This is the time for the couple."

Natasha’s face twisted, but she complied with a huff, stepping back with venom in her gaze.

Elder Gina turned to me. "Take their hands."

I swallowed, my throat tight, and reached out. Caspian’s hand was warm and sure; Cayden’s was cold and rigid. Elder Gina whispered the vows softly, her voice weaving through my dazed mind.

I turned to Caspian first, my voice steady despite the whirlwind inside me.

"I, Hazel Gilbert, vow to be your wife, to uphold my duties as your partner, to rule beside you and become the mate of your dreams."

The words settled in my heart like a fragile promise.

Caspian smiled, his voice rich and true.

"I, Caspian Salvatore, Beta of the Blue Moon Pack, vow to become the husband of your dreams, to rule by your side, to fill your life with happiness and joy."

Elder Gina nodded solemnly. "So shall it be, in the name of the Goddess."

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