Taeryn was... satisfied.
The world felt bright and sunlit even though rain was pouring heavily outside the tattoo shop. It didn't matter.
Everything felt perfect, because he and Rihan were officially married—legally married—after signing the papers at the court.
It had been fast and easy. Sangwon's connections within the judicial system had smoothed every step, cutting through procedures until all that was left was signing their names and walking out as husbands.
Now Taeryn watched Rihan scrunch his face as the tattoo artist worked, carefully inking Property of Rihan across Taeryn's back.
"Does it hurt?" Rihan asked.
Taeryn chuckled. "Yes."
"I advise you not to laugh," the tattoo artist said flatly. Yura—a female beta—paused for a second before continuing her work.
Taeryn rolled his eyes and kept staring at Rihan, who hadn't looked away even once.
