Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

"In holy matrimony to witness and celebrate the union of Alexander King and Athena Dawson. Marriage is a sacred bond, one not entered into lightly but with love, respect, and the deepest commitment two people can give to each other."

He turns slightly toward us.

"The couple has chosen to speak their own vows. We will start with the bride." He nods at me in encouragement.

Sloane passes me the paper where I wrote my vows and helps me hold the microphone,

"Alex," I begin, my hands shaking a little, "I always wished for this day since I met you, but I never imagined it would be possible. You were sharp edges and storm clouds, and I was just... trying to survive. But somehow, even through all the chaos, I found safety in you."

His eyes are fixed on me in a heated gaze. I feel it wrap around me.

"You drive me crazy. You make me angry. You make me feel everything,

everything I once thought I couldn't feel again. But most of all, you make me feel loved. Completely. Deeply. Undeniably."

I pause, blinking through the tears building behind my lashes.

"I promise to always understand you. Even when the world chooses to

misunderstand you, I'll always be on your side. I promise to remind you every day that you are worthy of love. I promise to be your peace, even in your worst storms.

I may not be the best cook, so you'll have to overlook that.”

Everyone laughs.

Except him.

that makes butterflies explode in my stomach

Alexander King. I loved you when I wasn't supposed to, and I'll keep

officiant nods

down at our joined hands before looking back up with that heated gaze he's

vows. Alex takes them as Luca holds up the mic

at me, a smile on

but I've chosen to speak from the heart." He tucks the paper away, making a heated blush flush

believed in soulmates. Or

voice is low

"I was the

of man

high, not

what they

keep out.

walked

Annoying as

belongs to s

ripples through

and walked right in before I even knew it. You challenged me. You saw through every mask. You never ran, even when

my hand to

You are the calm in my chaos and

He pauses,

to protect you with everything I am. I vow to never let go, even when I'm angry,

bite my lip, trying

crawl back to you, because you're my home and you're stuck with

sniffles echo

exchange the rings, and I gasp at what I see. Alex refused to show me the rings beforehand. He did, however, say