#Chapter 37 The Opening Ceremony

My jaw hung open in shock at the scene I had just witnessed. Rachel and Vic are mates? How is that possible? I looked up to Caleb and saw the same surprise I felt mirrored in his expression. Lucas scoffed, and tried to storm out, only to be knocked out of the way by the opening grand hall doors. The massive hinges creaked, revealing the swarm of guests being allowed into the ballroom. I glanced at the clock and realized it was time for the festivities to begin. Caleb smiled, bowing his head deeply to Vic and the Bears, and said, “I apologize, but please excuse me. I have some business to attend to.” “By all means,” Vic responded, his attention immediately drawn back to Rachel. “My dear?” Caleb whispered to me, offering his arm. I hesitated for a moment before touching him, remembering the last time these arms and hands were wrapped around my face. When our lips at quite nearly touched. This was no time for reminiscing, I told myself. We had wor