Bonds at War: The Virgin is Mine Novel

Chapter 193 Stay , Please TESSA " I now pronounce you husband and wife . " 36 % +5 Free Coins " You may now kiss the bride , " the Pastor ended the ceremony with a bright smile , watching as Cade slowly unveiled Arden and placed a kiss on her lips . Well , it was a kiss at first . However , he couldn't control himself in the end and devoured her lips like they were in the bedroom . I giggled to myself when the elders began covering the eyes of the children . Goodness , Cade . He couldn't have reserved this for their honeymoon ?

Although I was sure the honeymoon happened every day in their house . I heard from Owen that the United Factions knew whenever they did it because Cade would be super happy . And Cade was often super happy . Good for him . I mean , good for them . As they parted and looked into each other's eyes , appearing like they were the only people in the world , I decided it was time to go . I could still feel Rowan's gaze on the side of my face , but I decided to ignore it . My wolf continued whimpering inside my mind to let him hold us , but there was no way I was going to ask him to do that .

Without bidding goodbye , I decided to leave . That was all I came here for anyway . I wanted to see Arden on arguably one of the happiest moments in her life . Coming here was already a tough decision , and seeing her already made me want to stay a bit longer and talk about our lives . This was wrong . I couldn't stay here . With that , I took a stealthy step forward and prepared to leave . However , I felt a hand wrap around my wrist before that could happen . My eyes widened . I turned back and saw Rowan holding onto me , a frown on his face .

He appeared to want to say a lot but was holding back . " What are you doing ? " I whispered , not wanting to bring attention to both of us . I needed to leave without a trace ! He countered my question with another question . " Where are you going ? " I bit my lip and tried to shake my arm away ; however , he held on for dear life . It didn't help that every jostle sent tingles down my spine . " Let go ," I said firmly . However , it was his grip that firmed up instead . It wasn't tight enough to hurt , but it was tight enough to the point I couldn't escape .

I also couldn't exactly karate chop my way out of this . I wasn't going to ruin Arden's wedding ! In O 1/3 11:34 Fri , 29 Aug Chapter 193 Stay , Please " There's still a reception , " he said . " And answer my question . Where are you going ? " I sighed , closing my eyes for a moment . " Home . " " I'm going home . " +5 Free Coins I saw his breath hitch , then his throat bobbed while swallowing . He ran his fingers through his hair . " I answered your question , " I impatiently said . " Now let me go . " " I want to talk , " he insisted .

" I don't , " I countered , feeling a rush of confidence in my nerves . " I've wanted to talk for a long time , and now I don't . I don't even want to be in the same space as you ," I continued , Again , my wolf whimpered inside me when his grip on me loosened slightly . However , it felt like these were the right things to say . Maybe I didn't only come here to witness this important day , but to say the things I've always wanted him to hear . I've never quite acknowledged it back then , but I suffered a lot .

When he was the one who should believe me more than anyone else , he left me hanging in the air , then watched as I fell to the ground . Even if he has changed now , the past we had still hasn't changed . Thinking about my little girl , Calla , and how he could treat her even a percentage of the way he treated me back then , made me want to retreat to my safe space - the cabin in Eternal Woods . " We have nothing to do with each other now ," I continued . " So , just let me go ." His grip finally loosened fully , and I saw how he gulped .

I swore I also saw his eyes getting glassy for a moment , but I looked away , unable to take his gaze . I shook my head and watched as his hand lingered on my skin for just a couple of seconds before finally settling on his side . With that , I was about to turn away and leave quickly . However , that was when I heard another voice that made me stop dead in my tracks . It was a voice I knew would be able to make me stay . Tessa ? " I turned to the person . " Arden ," I whispered . Her eyes widened . Right beside her was Cade , who also appeared shocked to see me . I pursed my lips .

Owen should have been here to cover for me . Damn him , really . His boss , too ! " Tessa , it's really you , " she whispered . Cade let go of her , and she walked slowly toward where I was . The others already turned to our direction , and those who knew me watched with shocked expressions . I saw Zaria in my peripheral vision , but I didn't even spare her a glance . All I could focus on was my best friend , standing in front of me , appearing afraid to get close because my arrival might be an illusion . Shit .

2/3 11:34 Fri , 29 Aug 0 Chapter 193 Stay , Please I already knew where this was going . Then , she finally closed the distance between the two of us and gave me a hug . ར ༢36 འི - +5 Free Coins " Tessa , " she exclaimed . I resisted only for a moment , but knew it was no use , so I also wrapped my arms around her , my tears freely falling onto her shoulder . " I can't believe it , " she continued . " I missed you so much . I'm so happy you're alive and appear to be doing well . " I couldn't understand how she could say all of these things while I felt like a whole mess .

" Arden ," it was all I could say . Her touch was still familiar , ever - so - comforting like the days we shared in the small dorm room in Elite . When we finally parted , she still looked as ethereal as ever . Meanwhile , I probably looked like a mess . " Stay , " she muttered . " You need to stay , please . We have a lot to talk about . "