The flash wedding

The music began playing as soon as the large mahogany doors opened.

Vernon forced his gaze not to wander and his heart pounded in his chest. His shoes were heavy against the expensive carpet and he wondered if he was going to fall.

As if sensing his anxiety his father leaned in to whisper "Don't worry, son. Papa will not let you fall."

Vernon nodded and tightened his grip on the older man's arm.

His eyes fell on the alpha standing by the aisle.

Dressed in a black suit that accentuated his wild shoulders and muscular physique with his hair in a man bun, Xavier Donovan looked gorgeous.

And devastatingly handsome.

The walk was over and Vernon found himself taking the alpha's offered hands.

It was large and warm.

Marcus nodded and left to his designated seat.

"Are you ready?"

Vernon nervously licked his lips. "No."

Xavier hummed. "Honest. I like that."

Vernon did not know how to respond to that.

The ceremony passed and Vernon found himself repeating his vows. The words were ingrained deeply into his mind.

His heart skipped when they were told to kiss.

How was he supposed to—

A soft press of lips at the corner of his mouth snapped Vernon out of his thoughts.

He barely had time to register it before Xavier pulled away with a smirk on his lips.

Did the alpha just—

He shook his head and tried to focus on the rest of the ceremony avoiding Xavier's eyes.

If his cheeks were red, he would only blame the heat.

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The after party was spectacular. Xavier observed the guests from the top of the stairs while keeping an eye on his husband.

"I cannot believe you are already a married man."

Xavier jaw clenched and his hand curled into a fist. "Why are you here?"

"That is no way to speak to your mother, is it?"

The alpha turned to meet the woman's eyes and he chuckled. "I don't remember having one."

The woman's eyes flashed with hurt which she masked with a smile. "He's gorgeous," she whispered, eyes lowering to the crowd downstairs.

Xavier's eyes fell on Vernon. He watched as he chatted away with his brother and it caused a fuzzy feeling in his chest.

"You love him" his mother said with a soft smile on her lips. "I am happy for you."

The alpha sighed. "Did you come all the way here to tell me that?"

He looked at her. "You should stop pretending to be something we know you are not."

His mother was silent for a while. "I know you are angry" she said softly. "But I never meant for all that to happen."

"Your grandfather caused all this. He made me—"

Xavier chuckled interrupting her. "Of course. It is easier to blame others for your mistakes than yourself, is it not?"

"You have always been good at that."

"Xavier—"

"Stay away" the alpha said. "Just like you have all this years."

With that, he walked away.

His mother stared after him helplessly and tears filled her eyes.

                              *********

"Xavier is not a bad person you know?"

Vernon resisted the urge to scoff at his brother's words. He downed his drink the wine's sweet taste sliding down his throat.

He glared at his brother. "The articles say much about his behavior. I know it is true."

Kyle shot him a look. "Since when did you start believing the press and paparazzi?"

"That is very hypocritical of you."

 "Since Dad thought it was okay to sell his son" Vernon said with a shrug.

"That is a lie and you know it," His brother said with a sigh.

Vernon rolled his eyes. "I have already made peace with it. Tell Dad to expect a divorce in a week."

"This union will not last."

A hand grabbed his shoulder and he turned to meet his father's eyes. "Barely a day into the marriage and you are already complaining about your husband?"

"That is very rude."

Vernon huffed but said nothing.

Kyle, not one miss the opportunity to tease his younger brother chipped in, "And to think the alpha took him out a few days ago."

He wiggled his brows, lifting his glass to his lips.

Marcus's brow raised. "Is that so?" He shot his son a look. "You could not wait till the wedding?"

Vernon's cheeks reddened at the implication of his father's question. "That's not... what happened. We didn't..."

His father chuckled kissing his temple. "I won't mind if you did. You're both adults."

"My little brother is also bold" Kyle added with a smirk. "I'm sure Xavier couldn't resist."

Vernon shook his head "I'm telling you that nothing happened. Why won't you—"

"Darling," came Vincent's voice. "We have guests that want to meet you."

He circled an arm around his husband's waist which Marcus immediately leaned into.

Vernon looked away from his parents, a lump stuck in his throat.

"Fine" the omega heard his father grumble. "You owe me dinner for a week."

"Make that a month" his dad replied softly and led his husband away.

"They still love each other after all this years" Kyle mumbled with a wistful sigh. "I want what they have."

Vernon snorted. "I doubt you can get that."

His brother regarded him for a while. "You tried to run away didn't you?"

Vernon stiffened. "Yeah," he admitted quietly. "Xavier brought me back."

"You should give him a chance" Kyle suggested. "He seems like a great guy."

Vernon's eyes fell on the alpha standing at the other side of the hall. Xavier was talking and smiling with a guest.

"It is not that easy."

"You're the one making it harder than it is" his brother argued.

Their father waved Kyle over and he kept his glass.

"I will be right back."

Vernon nodded and watched his brother leave. The party was a busy affair and the omega's gaze roamed around the extravagant decorations.

His shifted on his feet masking his tiredness with a polite smile.

So far, no one had approached him yet and he was grateful.

"I wonder what he sees in you," a male voice sounded beside him. "You're barely up to standards."

Vernon winced at the nasally voice before turning to the newcomer. He raised a brow. "And you are?"

The other looked offended. "I'm Oliver Hamilton" he stretched a hand with a devious smile on his lips.

"Xavier's ex."