Jared (The Protectors #2)(79)

All the Warriors stood except for Damon and Jared, who remained kneeling with heads bowed to their mates. One by one they stopped in front of Nicole stating their name, vowing their loyalty and then in front of Tessa repeating the same. After the last one Jared stood, walked to Nicole and stated his full name, made his vow to her before turning to Tessa.

“I, Jared McKinley Kincaid, vow to keep you, Tessa Marie Pride, safe forever and always.” He kissed her lightly on the lips before stepping away whispering his love with a wink.

Damon stood and repeated his vow to Tessa before standing in front of his bride. “I, Damon Nathaniel DeMasters, vow to keep you, Nicole Rose DeMasters, safe forever and always. I love you my bride….my mate.”

The guest went wild as cheers and chants floated on the air. The minister announced them as Mr. and Mrs. Damon DeMasters, but it was lost in the cheers.

As the bride and groom stood in front of everyone, a lone figure silently made their way out of the church only looking back once in a silent goodbye, a single blood tear fell seeing the love that will never be for the last time.

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The wedding reception was in full swing. Adam walked up to Tessa giving her a hug. “Where’s Gramps?”

“Sydney took him home. He was so tired, but can still dance like you wouldn’t believe.” Tessa laughed, her face beaming with a happiness that had never been there before. God bless Sydney. He was a Godsend and Gramps really did well with him. Jared had done very well picking out her grandfather’s new caregiver.

He smiled down at her. “I’m happy for you.”

“Thanks Adam.” She could see the sadness in his eyes. “Angelina still won’t talk to you?”

“She’s talking to me.” Adam sighed. “I’ve hurt her though. I’m working on making it right. She had to work tonight and really hated to miss the wedding.”

Tessa nodded wanting so much to help, but knew her brother needed to work this out on his own. “Don’t give up on her.”

“Not in my vocabulary.” He grinned, then punched Jared in the arm when he walked up grabbing Tessa around the waist.

“What’s your problem breed?” Jared teased.

“What are your intentions toward my sister?” Adam tried to keep a straight face. “I’d hate to have to kick your ass.”

“I’d like to see you try” Jared tossed back.

“Treat her right cause there will be no trying to it if you hurt her.” Adam walked away. “I will kick your ass.”

“Punk.” Jared smirked then whipped Tessa out on the dance floor.

“What are your intentions Mr. Kincaid?” Tessa wrapped her arms around his neck loving the feel of his body against hers.

“Did Sydney take Gramps home?” A wicked gleam flashed in his eyes when she nodded. “Then why don’t we sneak out of here and I’ll show you what my intentions are Ms. Pride.”

Laughing Tessa broke away from him pulling him off the dance floor and out the door.