My Step-Brothers’ Forbidden Addiction
He continued with the traditional words about pack and family and loyalty and love while I stood there holding Mom's bouquet and feeling absolutely nothing.
When it came time for the actual bonding, Ryker and Mom both extended their hands and Marcus wrapped a silver cord around their wrists, binding them together.
"Do you, Ryker Blackwell, accept Vivienne Hart as your mate? Do you pledge to protect her, cherish her, and stand by her side through all the days of your life?"
"I do," Ryker said firmly while looking at Mom with such love it made my chest ache.
"And do you, Vivienne Hart, accept Ryker Blackwell as your mate? Do you pledge to support him, honor him, and stand by his side through a