Am I the stronger witch? I turned again to look at her face, even knowing she wasn’t there. I felt her hand disappear from my arm; I knew in my mind she had left me alone to figure out my next move. But her words kept bouncing around in my mind. Am I the stronger witch? Wolf, yes, a hundred times over. I knew that without a doubt. But I had never actually put my power against someone else’s. Not like this.

    I had broken runes and charms, even unraveled a love spell. But I had never fought against anyone. Never measured my power against another’s. Whoever put the rune on Vince, whatever power he was tapping into, could be stronger than I am.

    Nix snorted. You are overthinking it again.

    Megan sighed. I agree with Nix on this one.

    I’m not wrong, though. I dropped the sound bubble and redid the spell to listen in on Vince, Verity and Rowan. I have never fought with my power being the main attack. What if I fail?

    Then we all die; Rowan dies, we die. Nix looked up at me. And we leave our mother to raise Carly in the cabin.

    And hopefully… Megan pressed against the barrier. She didn’t fail in her goddess–given task like we did.

    You guys aren’t helping. I looked around. I don’t know what to do.

    Nix seemed to shrug. You save our mate, or we all die. It seems pretty straightforward here, babe. Megan snorted.

    b“/bbI /bcan’t believe you would do this to me,” Verity shrieked, and I turned like everyone else to watch her meltdown.

    Vince’s hand tightened on Rowan’s as he turned. So it was this awkward half turn, making Rowan look between Vince, Verity and their hands. I pulled out my phone and sent another text. ‘Vince is trying to brand you with a rune. Make him let go of your

    hand. Now.‘

    I heard the chirp of Rowan’s phone, and he pulled back his hand, or tried to, from Vince. “Let go.”

    “My King.” Vince started but Rowan pulled his hand back againb, /bcausing him to stumble into the pew. Despite that, he refused

    to let go.

    Go Nix. I called out to her, sending her down our bond. I’m so stupid. I should have just sent it earlier. I shook my head as I adjusted the tray again. I wanted to throw it at Vince and had to hold myself back.

    I watched Rowan’s back go rigid, and then his power mmed out of him, making everyone near him drop to the ground. This gave me the perfect opportunity. I dropped to the ground, along with the rest of the omegas, tray falling to the ground with me. Champagne went everywhere. Iid in the ss trembling. “Let go of me right now, Vince.” Themand was so strong that a

    few wolves cried out.

    I turned, but since I was on the ground, I couldn’t see anything. b“/bMy king. I don’t understand why you are doing this disy at my son’s mating ceremony.” Vince’s voice was trembling. But still held an edge of hatred, barely concealed.

    Rowan pulled back his aura, and everyone picked themselves off bthe /bfloor. The few omegas stood on shaky legs, but one gasped and rushed to my side. “Are you okay?” She whispered.

    Everyone turned to see me soaking wet, and surrounded by ss. “I’m fine.” I stood, making my legs shake. “I’ll go get changed ande back with a new tray.”

    Rowan’s eyes were a little tight, and he turned to Vince. “You refused to let go of my hand. You forced me tomand you to release me and caused your own omega harm. If I didn’t know better, I would feel like you were trying to challenge me.” He stepped closer to Vince. “But that can’t possibly be the case…can it Vince?” There was a soft growl in his words.

    The omega rushed me away from the guests, and just as we stepped inb, /bShannon and her procession had reached thending. Why are you a wet rat?” Her words had us freezing.

    CE

    I bowed low, and I heard her approving murmur. Megan pushed forward and took over speaking. Thankfully, Shannon had never heard Megan speak. “I’m sorry, Luna, apparently.” I stayed low. b“/bThe Alpha and the King seemed to be in a disagreement.

    And the king used his aura over the crowd. All omegas dropped to the ground. I was carrying a tray of champagne.”

    The other omega stepped up and bowed. “We are cleaning the messb, /bI’m taking her to change, and then once everything is reset I wille and let you know so you can start the ceremony.” She grabbed me and pulled me up, rushing off.

    The luna cursed. “He fucking fought with the king?”

    Thest thing I heard was a soft chuckle. “The king came to my mating ceremony.” Shannon was as stupid as ever.