Catarina eyes snapped opened.
"Ariana today is Saturday right?" Catarina asked that's what she felt like she forgot something. Ariana who was drinking ice coffee nodded her head.
"Yup why?" Ariana asked.
Catarina's eyes widened in alarm.
"My wedding. I'm supposed to get married to Zoren today!" She sat up, her mind racing with panic. Ariana slammed on the brakes oh my gosh did Cat say that she is getting married she had countless of questions but Catarina saw the time it was 8:45 a.m shit shit she can't let that guy standing there.
"Ariana slammed on the gas we need to go to South Winter Church!" Catarina.
M"Cat you are badly wounded! You need rest."
"No can do!" Catarina snapped she hates makeup but she put it on covering her bruises. After she was done she did her hair in a beautiful braid.
Ariana's eyes widened in shock as she floored the gas pedal, speeding towards the church.
"Cat, are you crazy?! You can't get married in your condition!" Catarina's face was set in determination, her eyes fixed on the clock.
"I have to. I promised him." She checked her reflection in the mirror, her braid perfectly in place, her makeup covering the bruises.
"I'm fine, Ariana. Just get me to the church."
Catarina waved her hand as she saw countless of her designs on display she picked a beautiful dress she designed it was a whitish bluish color it was long fluffy like a princess dress the back was cut. Catarina put on the beautiful wedding dress on Ariana helped her friend cover up the bruises she took a deep breath she didn't even know Catarina was getting married!After Catarina was done she put heels her beautiful long white legs where smooth.The dress was so beautiful.At the church they were three men who were Zoren best friends and his five year old son Sterling, Justin, twins stood there.
As Catarina stepped out of the car, her dress shimmering in the morning light, Ariana's eyes widened in awe.
"Cat, you look stunning!" Catarina smiled. The car parked she walked out Catarina was extremely beautiful inside the church. Zoren frowned he hopes that Catarina is here if not he will not show mercy to anyone. Zoren best friends Kaiden, Axel, and Leo all looked at each other.
"Bro are you being stood up?" Axel whispered.
"Haha my sister won't marry you," Justin said with a grin the twins weren't worried about the wedding they knew what kind of job their mama did it will be dangerous.
As Catarina walked towards the church, her heels clicking on the pavement, the three men and the little boy couldn't help but turn their heads. Kaiden's eyes widened in surprise, while Axel's eyebrows rose in admiration. Leo, on the other hand, looked at Catarina with a mixture of curiosity and concern. Justin, the little boy, looked up at his father with a mischievous grin, but his eyes quickly returned to Catarina, his gaze softening. Zoren's expression, however, was a mixture of relief and intensity. He took a step forward, his eyes locked on Catarina, his face set in a determined expression.
"Ah, you're here," he said, his voice low and husky.
Catarina was extremely beautiful the wedding dress hugged her curves beautifully. The twins rushed their mama who knelt down she missed her precious cutie pies.
"Mama! Take us with you next time!" Theo and Penny said and Catarina nodded her head. She put the twins down and looked at the shy boy who is Sterling same age as the twins.
"Hello my name is Catarina, I will be your stepmom I hope you don't mind," Catarina said. Sterling has always been a quiet boy who was blunt and cold like his father he stepped forward and grabbed Catarina beautiful long hair.
"Mama Fairy," Sterling whispered.
Catarina's eyes widened in surprise as Sterling grabbed her hair, but she couldn't help but smile at the shy boy's bold move.
"Ah, Sterling, it's nice to meet you too, sweetie," she said, gently stroking his hand that was holding her hair. The twins, Theo and Penny, looked at Sterling with interest, but Catarina could see the curiosity in their eyes. They seemed to be sizing him up, wondering if he was going to be a new playmate or not. Zoren's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the exchange, but a small smile played on his lips. He seemed to be pleased that Sterling was warming up to Catarina so quickly. Kaiden, Axel, and Leo exchanged a look, and Kaiden nodded in approval.
"Looks like the kids are going to get along just fine," he said, a hint of a smile on his face.
Ariana stepped forward and pulled Catarina away.
"You are my bestie and I trust you but I have a question who are you marrying I mean it are you doing this to punch Alexander Beaufort in the gut?" Ariana asked.
"No no why?"
"Honey I don't believe it what is his name?" Ariana asked.
"Zoren El'goroth," Catarina said innocently. Ariana eyes widen no way this man is known to be ruthless, reckless, cruel, and cold blooded! His reputation people have all kinds of nicknames for him! Human lifespan is now extremely long people live up to 1,000 years old, yet Mr. El'goroth is 125 years old he is young!
Ariana's eyes widened in shock, and she took a step back, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Zoren El'goroth? The Zoren El'goroth? The one they call the Devil's Son, the Ruthless Heir, the Cold-Blooded King?" She looked at Catarina as if she had lost her mind.
"Cat, what are you doing? You can't be serious about marrying him. He's...he's..." Ariana's voice trailed off, and she shook her head, as if trying to clear it.
"I don't understand. What's going on? You're not doing this to get back at Alexander Beaufort, are you?" Ariana's eyes searched Catarina's face, looking for any sign of hesitation or doubt. But Catarina's expression remained calm and determined, which only made Ariana more worried.
"Cat, please tell me you're not making a mistake. Zoren El'goroth is not a man to be trifled with. He's...he's..." Ariana's voice dropped to a whisper.
"He's a monster."
Ariana's eyes widened in alarm as Zoren's warning glare made her take a step back. She watched in concern as Catarina nodded shyly, her face inches from Zoren's. The air seemed to vibrate with tension as Zoren's eyes burned with intensity, his gaze fixed on Catarina.
"Let's get married," he whispered, his voice low and husky. Catarina's eyes fluttered closed, and she nodded again, her cheeks flushing pink.
Ariana's eyes darted back and forth, her mind racing with worry. She didn't know what to make of Zoren's possessive behavior, but she couldn't deny the way Catarina seemed to melt into his touch. The two of them seemed lost in their own little world, oblivious to the rest of the people around them. Ariana's gaze fell on the twins, Theo and Penny, who were watching the scene with wide eyes. They seemed to sense the tension in the air, but they didn't appear scared. Instead, they looked curious, as if they were trying to figure out what was going on. Sterling, on the other hand, looked up at Zoren with a mixture of adoration and wariness. He seemed to be trying to gauge his father's mood, and Ariana couldn't help but wonder what kind of relationship the two of them had. As the silence stretched out, Ariana felt a tap on her shoulder. It was Kaiden, one of Zoren's friends.
"Hey, are you okay?" he asked, his voice low and concerned. Ariana nodded, still watching Catarina and Zoren.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just...I don't know what's going on." Kaiden nodded sympathetically.
"Don't worry, we'll get through this. Zoren can be a bit... intense, but he's not all bad." Ariana raised an eyebrow, but before she could respond, the sound of a priest clearing his throat cut through the air.
"Shall we begin the ceremony?" he asked, his voice warm and gentle.