Page 102 of The Possessive Alpha’s Reborn Luna

Applause thundered. Cheers erupted.

"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife!" the priest declared. "Your Majesty, you may kiss your bride!"

Cedric immediately pulled me into his arms, one hand cradling my head, the other around my waist, and kissed me deeply.

Unlike those earlier kisses full of possession and anger, this one was tender and devoted, as if pouring all his love into it.

I closed my eyes, kissed him back, wrapping my arms around his neck.

The applause and cheers seemed to fade. In that moment, only the two of us existed.

Finally, he pulled back, forehead pressed to mine.

"I love you." He whispered hoarsely in my ear.

"I love you too."

After the ceremony came a three-day banquet. Nobles clustered together, drinking and laughing.

I was surrounded by noble ladies making conversation. Cedric got cornered by several elders discussing politics. He looked miserable.

Sometimes our eyes would meet across the crowd. He'd give me a reassuring smile or make a funny face that made me laugh.

After about two hours, I started feeling tired. I'd had no rest all day. Just as I was looking for an excuse to leave, Cedric appeared at my side.

"My apologies, ladies." He spoke politely. "I need to be alone with the Queen for a moment."

"Of course, Your Majesty." The ladies dispersed tactfully.

He grabbed my hand and practically dragged me out of the hall.

"What's wrong?" I asked, confused. "Did something happen?"

"Nothing." He didn't even look back, walking faster.

"Then why are you in such a rush—"

"I missed you." His voice was urgent.

"We've been together this whole time."

"That's not the same." He stopped abruptly, spun around, and pinned me against the wall. Golden eyes burned with desire. "I want you, Alice. I'm going insane. This whole time, I haven't heard a single word they said. All I could think about was you."

Heat flooded my face. "But the banquet isn't over..."

"Let them continue." He kissed me hard, voice rough. "I can't wait anymore."

"Mmm..."

His kiss was wild and fierce, his tongue invading my mouth, taking everything.

"Cedric," I gasped, pushing him. "This is a hallway. Someone will see!"

"Then we'd better get to the room fast." He swept me up in his arms and strode toward the bedroom.

"Hey!" I yelped, grabbing his neck. "Slow down!"

"Can't." He ground out. "You have no idea how badly I wanted to kiss you, to have you, watching you in that dress all day, so damn beautiful."