Chapter 37

37

Ruby

A month later, we decided to have a small wedding after Wayne healed completely.

None of us wanted our wedding to be tainted by the memory of Marrok. But this time around, I wanted the wedding to be on my father's ranch, and our guests were strictly family and close friends.

So here I was, standing at the altar before my four alphas and the officiant. My heart was beating in excitement as Davy went first, reading his vows to me.

"Ruby, you are the kindest person I've ever met," Davy began, his voice soft. "Your warmth and kindness have made me a stronger alpha. I promise to cherish you and stand by you for all our days."

I felt tears prickling at the corners of my eyes as I looked into Davy's sincere gaze.

"Do you, Davy, take Ruby as your bride?" the officiant asked, his eyes glowing as he gazed upon us. I smiled, turning to look at Davy.

"I do," said Davy without hesitation as he slipped a small diamond band over my finger .

"Do you, Ruby, take Davy of the Crawford Pack as your husband?"

"I do," I said, my voice tiny in comparison. I surprised him with a black ring that I carefully placed on his finger.

Davy's eyes widened. "You got me a ring?"

"Yes, I love you," I replied smilingly. He leaned in and kissed me tenderly as the small crowd cheered. After we kissed, I glanced at the guests' faces. I saw my mother crying and smiling – a sight I hadn't seen in far too long.

"I love you too, baby," said Davy.

"Davy will now mark his bride," the officiant announced, and my heart pounded in anticipation. Davy took my hand and bit gently at my inner wrist. The bite burned, but as the connection between us flowed, it felt right. He licked the small wound, soothing the pain, and I felt the familiar arousal pool between my legs.

Then it was Rufus next. He took my hands in his, his intense gaze locking with mine.

The pain from Davy's mark still lingered, but at that moment, all I could feel were Rufus's warm hands over mine. As he recited his vows, his voice cracked.

"I promise to always protect you with my body to the best of my ability. You were taken twice from me, and that will never happen again," he said, his eyes shining with unshed tears. It was the first time I had seen him so vulnerable, and I reached up to touch his cheek. "I love you so fucking much, Ruby."

"I love you too," I said softly. "I'm just so happy to be standing here finally. I can't wait to be your wife, best friend, and lover."

Taking a ring from the officiant, I slipped a gray ring onto his finger. It took a couple of seconds because his finger was so thick, but I finally managed to get it on with shaking hands.

"Rufus, you may now mark your bride and mark her as your omega," said the officiant.

I bit my lip as Rufus hesitated, his eyes scanning the crowd.

"The intended spot where I wish to mark my omega is not suitable for public viewing," he said, and I gasped, covering my mouth at how blunt he was.

The officiant summoned a few betas over, who held a red curtain around us to shield us from the crowd.

"What are you doing, Rufus?" I whispered while we were covered.

"Turn," he commanded, and my heart raced, realizing exactly where Rufus wanted to mark me.

As I turned around, my dress was lifted, and I felt his hot breath on the back of my thigh. His lips traveled upward until he was licking my right ass cheek, which was exposed in my white thong. He kissed the cheek first, and my heart thumped with anticipation.

Slick gathered between my legs at how eager I was to feel it. With one swift movement, his teeth sank into my skin, and the sharp pain shot through me.

I bit my lip to stifle a cry, hoping the wedding guests wouldn't hear me.

Satisfied with his mark, Rufus licked the wound, cooling it down before gently covering me back up with the dress.

"There you go, baby," he said. "You're mine."

The curtain was removed, and Rufus sealed our union with a kiss before the world. He kissed me long and hard, desire and passion radiating from the alpha. Our guests cheered us on, and I blushed.

By the time our kiss ended, my knees were trembling from arousal, but we were both smiling at each other- finally, husband and wife.

I turned towards Jasper, who gently took my hands in his, his eyes filled with love. The markings from Davy and Rufus had aroused me way too much, and I clenched my thighs together, hoping Jasper couldn't smell my arousal, but his nostrils flared.

"Ruby, I've waited so long for you," he began. "I never thought us running away together would turn us into a pack. But for you, I'd do it all again in a heartbeat."

I laughed, and the alphas chuckled since they knew how resistant he was to joining a pack. But he blended in effortlessly as if he was always meant to be part of a pack.

"Do you, Jasper, take Ruby to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"Yes, I do."

"Do you, Ruby, take Jasper to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do," I said, smiling through my tears. The spark I've always felt for him had grown so much ever since he joined the pack.

"Jasper, you may now mark your bride," the officiant announced. My heart raced, not knowing what to expect from Jasper and where he wanted to mark me.

Jasper waved over to the betas, and my stomach flipped with nervousness. He also wanted to mark me in a specific area.

"Oh my gosh, Jasper. Are you serious?" I said, but Jasper only smirked back at me.

After they concealed us with the red curtains, he lifted my dress from the front and dove in with his head, kissing my thighs until he reached my pussy.

He kissed my mound, and I worried he would mark me there. I tried to pull away, but he held my thighs firmly. Jasper's lips then descended an inch below my pussy, on my inner thigh, and I braced myself for the pain.

I suddenly felt the sharp, lightning pain of his bite. Stuffing my mouth with my hand, I held back a cry. Then, immediately, I felt him licking the wound, cooling down the sting I felt with each marking. The pain turned me on more than I thought it would, combined with the others' marks.

Jasper emerged from beneath my dress, and my heart pounded hard as we looked at each other .

"Love you, baby," he said. His lips descended onto mine, kissing me with his soul. His sea scent swirled around me, the scent I always adored for years, as I kissed him back. After our kiss ended, we smiled as we looked at each other. My face was burning again, and I knew I looked the part of a blushing bride.

It felt like a magical moment when I turned to Wayne last. Tears brimmed in my eyes, remembering the moment in the hospital when he awoke.

He took my hands, and I smiled, gazing up at him. He had a look of pure intensity as he gazed back at me while the officiant spoke. Wayne gently wiped my tears away with his finger, and I fought to keep myself from falling apart.

I was probably feeling extra emotional from all the markings from the alphas.

"Ruby, I'm so glad I accepted your father's offer to marry you years ago," he said.

"That's not very romantic," I protested through my tears. The guests laughed, seeing my annoyance. But then he grew serious.

"In the beginning, when I first met you, I never thought I'd know what love truly is. Being with you has been the greatest decision of my life, and now I can say with full confidence that I love you. I love you so much, Ruby."

"I love you too," I said, smiling and crying at the same time. The officiant handed me a tissue, and I turned to all four of my alphas and addressed them. "I can't imagine my life without all of you. I feel like the luckiest omega in the world right now."

Their chests puffed, and I could see the look of love in their eyes.

At that moment, Wayne kissed me. The intensity of his kiss devoured me with a fiery passion.

The force of his kiss left me gasping for air, my heart racing as I craved more. As he pulled away, a cocky grin spread across his face, causing me to flush with intense desire and embarrassment all at once.

The guests rose to their feet, cheering loudly as Wayne held my hand and Jasper held the other.

After the wedding ceremony, Wayne decided to surprise me with a helicopter waiting for us outside the ranch.

The helicopter loomed before us like a beast, its dark metallic body glinting in the sun. I'd never been in one before, and I couldn't help but grip my alphas' hands tighter as we approached it.

"Are you scared, Ruby?" Jasper asked concerned.

"Just a little," I admitted, still staring at the helicopter. My heart pounded in my chest, but not from fear. The marks from Davy, Rufus, and Jasper had left me more aroused than ever before. I kept picturing our wedding night and how it would happen.

Glancing back at my family one more time, I waved goodbye. My eyes landed on Ella, and I suddenly let go of my alphas' hands, running to her one last time.

"I need to say goodbye to our baby," I shouted. When I finally reached her, I placed a huge smooch on her face, and she giggled.

"Baby Ella will be alright for a few days," Julie reassured me, resting a hand on her pregnant belly. "Just enjoy your time with your new husbands."

"I know," I said reluctantly, letting Ella go. I trusted Julie with my soul, and I knew I needed to rekindle my relationship with my pack after all we endured together.

My alphas joined me, each saying their goodbyes to Ella with gentle kisses and promises to return soon. We exchanged hugs with Julie, Benjamin, my mom, and Carmen before finally making our way back to the helicopter.

"Enjoy your night," Julie called out to me, winking .

The helicopter ride began quietly, the hum of the engine filling the small cabin. I found myself lost in thought, the memories of our beautiful wedding ceremony playing out in my mind. It was hard to believe we were actually married now, especially considering how our first attempt had ended so disastrously.

"Your scent's changed," Rufus observed, his deep voice pulling me from my thoughts. He looked concerned. "Are you stressing out about something?"

"Not really, just remembering everything," I sighed, rubbing my forehead as I leaned back against the seat. "I just can't believe we're actually married now, after everything with Marrok."

At the mention of Marrok, Rufus's eyes narrowed, and his jaw clenched. Anger radiated off him, and I knew he would do anything to protect me.

"Marrok will never go near you again," Davy said firmly, his hand squeezing my thigh comfortingly. "I promise you that."

But deep down, I was scared that he would one day escape prison and terrorize me again. We weren't truly safe with him still being alive in this world.

Rufus purred into my neck until the racing of my heart slowed.

"Just rest now, baby," said Rufus. "Rest before our wedding night together. Because you'll need your energy for sure."

"Why? What are you going to do to me?"

"I'm going to stuff your little asshole," murmured Rufus, gripping my behind. "Wouldn't you like that sweetheart?"

I swallowed as slick drenched my thong at the thought of two alphas pounding into me at the same time.

"I think so," I mumbled so the pilot wouldn't hear us.

"Mhm, you're shy now, but you won't be once you spread for every alpha tonight," he whispered, kissing my ear, and my stomach flipped with nervousness.