Chapter <b>524 </b>
My throat tightened. I’d forgiven Liam a long time ago for everything that had happened between us, but hearing him actually say the words… It meant a lot more than I expected it to.
<b>“</b>I only ever missed you for those ten years you were gone, you know,” I whispered. “Nothing could change that.”
“I know.” He took a step closer, taking my hand in his, and pressed a kiss to my knuckles. “Thank you for always being there for me. Even when I couldn’t be there for you.<b>” </b>
Iughed thickly and pulled my hand away. “Don’t make me poke you in your wound, Liam.”
“I know. I know.” He chuckled, then pulled me in for a hug. I embraced him immediately, sinking into him. <b>“</b>I love you, E.”
I blinked back tears. <b>“</b>I love you too, Liam.”
Anya returned a momentter, breathless and flushed. “Okay, we’re ready. Everyone’s in position. The officiant is waiting. Are you ready?”
I looked at Liam, then at Anya, then down at the dress I was wearing. My hand drifted to my belly, where my daughters were growing. Maria and Lilith. Two souls given a second chance.
“Yeah,” I said. “I’m ready.”
Anya handed me a bouquet–white roses mixed with blue forget–me–nots. Liam offered me his arm, and I took it.
“Let’s go get you married,” he said with a wink. “For real this time.”
We walked back out to the square together. The crowd had rearranged themselves, creating an aisle down the center. Chairs had been set up in rows, and people were still scrambling to find seats. At the front of the aisle, Alexander was waiting beside the officiant.
When he saw me, his face lit up.
Music started ying, and Liam and I began walking down the aisle. People were staring, some crying, others smiling. I saw Hunter near the front, holding Lucien in his arms. Our son was reaching for me, babbling excitedly.
Halfway down the aisle, I spotted the Anthonies. Tony and Anthony were sitting together, hands sped tightly. When they saw me, they both smiled. I smiled back.
Finally, we reached the front. Liam squeezed my hand once before letting go and stepping aside. I turned to face Alexander.
He was looking at me like I was the only person in the world. Like nothing else mattered except this moment.
The officiant cleared his throat. “Dearly beloved,” he began, “we are gathered here today to witness the union of Alpha Alexander and Alpha E in marriage…”
I barely heard the <b>rest </b><b>of </b>his words. I was too focused on Alexander. On the way his hand felt wrapped around mine. On the bond humming between us, stronger than it had ever been.
“Do you, Alexander<b>, </b>take E to be yourwfully wedded wife?” the officiant asked.
<b>“</b>I do,” Alexander <b>said </b>without hesitation.
“And do you, E, take Alexander to be yourwfully wedded husband?”
<b>+25 </b>Bonus
I looked into his eyes. I thought about everything we’d been through to get here. The curse. The pain. The near- death experiences. The losses. But I also thought about the joy. The love. The family we’d built together against <b>all </b>odds. The family that was growing, even now.
“I do,” I said.
The officiant smiled. “Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.”
Alexander cupped my face in his hands and kissed me. It was gentle at first, then deeper. I heard the crowd erupt into cheers around us, but it felt distant. Like we were in our own little world. I hardly heard the noise, hardly felt the flower petals and grains of rice falling around us.
The future was still uncertain. There would be more challenges ahead, more battles to fight. We had only just begun–but right now, in this moment, surrounded by the people we loved, I was happy.
Nothing could take that away from us.
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<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.