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.

me in that deep way that makes butterflies explode in my stomach and spread

wasn't supposed to, and

officiant nods gently at

breath and stares down at our joined hands before looking back up with that heated gaze he's had in his eyes since I

own vows. Alex takes them as Luca holds up the mic

me, a smile on

what I wrote for you, but I've chosen to speak from the heart." He tucks the paper away, making a heated blush flush my cheeks a deep

soulmates. Or fate. Or even

is

"I was the

of man who

so high,


they

out.

walked

Annoying as hell and extremely

belongs to s

ripples through the

in before I even knew it. You challenged me. You saw through every mask. You never ran, even when I gave you

hand to his lips, kissing my

looking for. You are the calm in my chaos and the fire in my blood. You're my greatest risk and my only

He pauses,

go, even when I'm angry,

trying to

which I will... I'll always crawl back to you, because you're my home


and sniffles echo around

me the rings beforehand. He did, however, say I could change it if hated what

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