[CAIUS POV]
'I cannot,' I said, but my refusal sounded weak to my ears.
I forcefully deposited her with Healer Felix and forced myself to walk back to the front of the aisle. It felt like I had nails driven into the soles of my feet. Every step away from Iris was causing me unbearable pain.
I glanced up at the Moon Goddess and prayed for strength. My heart was torn in two. I wanted this wedding to be over. I wanted to vanish into thin air.
'Why did you make Iris my fated mate when you already gave me Yvette?' I asked internally, staring up at the cold, serene visage of the Moon Goddess. Of course, I received no answer.
Elder Penelope smiled at me benevolently. "Are you ready, Caius?"
I could only give a short, jerky nod. The music started again, and the strings swelled with the wedding march. Yvette was gliding towards me with a beautiful smile on her face, while Beta Basil walked beside her.
