The Wolf Prince

Epilogue



The wedding was held in Teslinko, on a bright, cloudless day. Ruben’s entire family was in attendance, including his sister Alisa and her husband, Dr. Braden Streib, who’d traveled from America.

And Willow’s family, King Drem and his wife, myriad half siblings and cousins and family friends, filled up the chairs on one side of the outdoor tent.

At the last moment, Willow had asked Tatiana and Eric to come, telling Ruben she couldn’t live with bitterness in her heart toward her sister. To Ruben’s surprise, they both had agreed to attend, and sat in the front row next to King Drem’s immediate family.

Queen Millicent and King Puck had declined, which had saddened Willow, though she refused to let this ruin her day.

King Leo and Queen Ionna had put on a lavish ball the night before, and all the Sidhes danced, appearing to enjoy themselves. Extra guards were posted to ensure that the extremists didn’t cause trouble, but since a few arrests had been made while Ruben and Willow were gone, rumor had it that the group was on the verge of disbanding.

The ceremony was simple and lovely. Willow wore a dress of her own design, something ethereal and elegant rather than sparkly and bright.

Standing at the front of the gathering, watching his mate seem to float down the aisle toward him, his wolf at full attention, Ruben knew he’d been blessed. Not only with his own fairy princess to love and cherish the rest of his days, but with, at long last, coming to terms with his dual nature. Now able to enjoy being a man as well as wolf, he’d finally banished the deep darkness that had once haunted him.

He looked forward to joy and light—and children, lots of children, all resembling their beautiful mother, he hoped. And of course love. Love most of all.

As though she read his thoughts, Willow’s mouth curved in a smile as she reached him. She took his hand, and her smile broadened into a wolfish grin, both a contrast and a compliment to the heartrending tenderness of her gaze.

As they spoke their vows, his heartbeat picked up, waiting for the kiss. Finally, they were man and wife. At long last, he swept her into his arms, she trembling and breathless, he exhilarated and strong and sure, and sealed the bargain they had just made.

Together. Forever and always, whether in his world or in hers.

* * * * *