Kian took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly as he began. "To my Alpha: I vow to be your anchor and your constant. In every storm we face, I will stand beside you, with strength in my heart and tenderness in my touch. I will honor your leadership and trust you with my heart, for you are my protector and my partner. Together, we will build a foundation where we both thrive."
He turned to Mark, his heart racing. "To my Alpha: I vow to cherish your love and your presence in my life, to honor your passion and your wisdom. Where you lead, I will follow, but always with the freedom to grow beside you. I promise to nourish the bond we share, strengthening it with every passing day, for you are the fire that ignites my soul."
Next, he faced Dylan, feeling the warmth of his smile. "To my Alpha: I vow to embrace you with all that I am, to share my joys and my sorrows, my strength and my vulnerability. You are my confidant, my balance, and my equal. I promise to honor your dreams and to nurture our connection, with patience, understanding, and unwavering loyalty."
Finally, Kian looked at Lucas, whose youthful spirit made him feel alive. "To my Alpha: I vow to love you with an open heart, to offer you the warmth of my affection and the comfort of my loyalty. In you, I find my home, and with you, I promise to build a life full of laughter, understanding, and mutual respect. You are the one who brings calm to my chaos, and I will honor you for all of my days."
Kian took a moment, feeling the weight of his words settle in the air. The room was silent, the guests hanging on his every syllable.
"To All My Husbands: I stand before you, not as one bound by duty alone, but as one who is honored to walk beside you all in this life. I will obey your commands forever. I promise to nurture each of you with care and attention, to give you my truth, and to support you through every trial. I will share my love equally among you, recognizing the unique gifts each of you brings to our family. Together, we will create a home built on respect, laughter, and deep love, where all of us are free to be ourselves, and yet stronger together."
"I vow to always communicate openly, to listen without judgment, and to support your individual journeys. No matter what the future brings, I will be by your side, loving you with everything I have. This is my pledge to you, my husbands, today and always."
As Kian finished his vows, he felt a rush of emotion. The officiant smiled, "Now, let us hear from each of you."
Kian turned to face the people cheering for their union, but a wave of sadness washed over him. He didn't have anyone to look up to. His heart ached as he thought of his past. His stepmother had sold him for one million dollars, and his father, a gambler, hadn't even denied it. The betrayal cut deep. He had been abused by his stepmother and stepbrother, treated like a pawn in their twisted game.
In that moment, surrounded by an unsaid love and support, Kian felt the loneliness he had endured. He had spent so long feeling worthless, discarded, and unloved. But now, standing before these four men, he felt a flicker of hope. They were his family now, the ones who would lift him up and cherish him.
Kian had only met Alex for a brief moment before this day, when Alex had offered money in exchange for him—one million dollars for a life he had never wanted. He hadn't met Mark, Dylan, or Lucas until now, and the weight of that realization pressed heavily on his heart. Yet, as he looked into their eyes, he felt a connection that transcended their brief encounters.
Now, it was time for the vows of the alphas.