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Chapter 8

Katrina POV

The ceremony began immediately. I wished I didn't have to go through it again. Unlike the last time I held a smile on my face all through the ceremony, I didn't this time. I just did as I was told with a straight face.

Dominic entwined his hand with mine after the ceremony. He led me from one table to the other to say our greetings to those who sat behind the table.

I felt disgusted as he held my hands. I wanted to pull my hands away from his but decided against it. Though I didn't like him, I didn't think it would be nice to give him a whiff of how I felt.

After walking around each table and saying our greetings, we went to the side where our chair was and sat down. There was still one part of the ceremony left and after that Dominic would be pronounced as my mate and me as his Luna.

I sat there with Dominic, careful not to allow him to touch me. His smile was getting annoying as I already knew the facade beneath it. I took a deep breath as I tried to steady my emotions.

No, I couldn't do this. I excused myself. I would go to my room first and return when it was time for the last part which was after this interval.

I wanted to get over with the entire ceremony and wish this part was removed. But I knew my mother wouldn't allow that. She said the last part was what created the bond between the couple. It would make their marriage last longer.

I walked into my room. I still had questions I wanted to ask about being reborn. Although I have finally been able to wrap my head around the fact that I had been reborn five years earlier, I still had some questions but there was no one to ask.

I walked down the hallway. It was lit by the building on the ceiling.

I walked into my room. I tried not to dwell too much on the fact that I was marrying the same man who had killed me. I tried to forget the hateful glare Alicia sent me when I was on the podium. I sat on my bed. And felt tears trickling down my cheeks.

I cleaned it immediately. I would not cry. I didn't want to seem weak to myself. I brought out my phone. I would research rebirth and learn more about it since there was no one to teach me.

I saw a lot of things I didn't understand. I just kept reading about it. After spending over thirty minutes in the room, I heard a knock on the door.

"It's Evelyn," the voice said. Evelyn was one of the maids I was close to.

"Come in," I said. I adjusted myself on the bed and locked my phone. I quickly put a smile on my face. Evelyn was one of the people who genuinely cared for me. I wanted to take her with me when I got married the last time but Dominic would not have it.

I still didn't understand why. I didn't think about it much then. I made a mental note to take her along this time regardless of what Dominic would say.

"You look beautiful. I wanted to say that since I saw you walk out," she said with a small smile adorning her lips.

"Thank you," I said.

"It's time for the final part of the ceremony. I was asked to come get you," she said.

"Alright. Give me a minute." I said and stood up trying to arrange my gown. She walked closely and gave me a hand.

"Thanks," I said.

"Don't mention Miss Katrina. This may be the last time I'd help you with your dress." I could sense a tinge of sadness in her voice. "I'll miss you," she says and I pull her in for a hug.

"Thank you," I said. My voice broke at the end. I was overwhelmed with so much emotion. I think all I needed was a shoulder to cry on. She didn't know why I was thanking her but I wasn't going to explain.

I was thanking her for everything.

I pulled away from her and we both stepped out of the room.

I walked back to the ceremony. The sky was adorned by stars which spread to infinity. The moon shone brightly. I took it as a sign that the goddess was with me.

I managed to put a smile on my face as I walked to stand beside Dominic. Soon the ceremony was over with. All that was left was to dance with him.

I didn't want to dance with him. Just the thought of his hands wrapped around my waist didn't sit well with me.

'You've done the other parts might as well do this and get over with it.' my wolf whispered to me. I decided to heed her advice.

I closed my eyes tightly as I prepared myself mentally for the dance. He held my hands and slowly we walked to the middle.

I placed my hands on his chest, "You look so beautiful my dear Katrina," Dominic said.

"I've always been beautiful," I replied.

He wrapped his hand around my waist. We were about to take a step when I felt a strange energy wash over me. I couldn't move.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

I didn't know and couldn't say.

Slowly, everything seemed to blur, and darkness seeped in. I lost balance and started falling.

"Kitty…" I heard different voices called before Finally losing consciousness.

When I woke up, I was in my room. I slowly sat up. I felt sour all over. I had felt someone's presence in the room. But opening my eyes no one was there.

I wanted to drink water. But my jug was empty. I decided to ignore the pain I felt all over and get water.

As I walked down the hallway to the kitchen, I heard strange but familiar sounds coming from one of the guests' rooms. I walked to the door which was not fully closed. When my eyes finally landed on those in the room, my mouth was left hanging.

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