Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1323

The pastor nodded in approval, then turned to Whitney with a gentle smile. “Beautiful bride, do you take this man to be your husband? Will you live together in holy matrimony, loving him, honoring him, standing by him through sickness and health, for richer or poorer, and remain faithful to him all your days?"

Whitney lowered her gaze, taking a deep breath. Her nose tingled, emotions swirling in her chest and clouding her eyes. Her long lashes fluttered, trembling as she whispered, "I do."

"Whitney." Ludwik's voice was deep, carrying a weight that made the corners of his eyes turn red.

He stepped closer, towering over her, and slipped the diamond ring onto her finger. Bending down, he pressed a tender kiss to her hand, murmuring with all the love in the world, "I love you."

Whitney looked up shyly, letting him kiss her. She could feel his love pouring out, overwhelming and true. Her voice was a soft whisper, "Me too..."

"Say it out loud," he teased between kisses. "I need to hear it."

Her cheeks were burning, her heart pounding. Happiness filled her up to the brim. She cupped his handsome face, no longer hiding. "Yes, Ludwik. I love you."

"Grow old with me, will you? God, I'm so freaking happy, wifey."

Whitney buried her blushing face into his chest, his warmth wrapping around her just like his love.

She glanced at the sunlight streaming through the church windows, painting the stained glass in colors straight out of a fairy tale.

In this castle of dreams, she stood with her love, their sons running around, and not far away, Natalie rocked their baby daughter in her arms.

Everyone was smiling, laughing, offering their heartfelt blessings.

and our little sister, we have a family again,"

in her heart squeezed. Even smart little Sammy, always so clever, just wanted

crisp suit. Feeling the dampness, he brushed her cheek tenderly. "Hey, silly girl, don't cry. You forgave me, you chose to spend your life with me. You have no idea how

Really?

cherished her that

through every day and every storm, together with their kids, making a

thought back to her younger self, five years ago. Was she always meant to meet Ludwik? He was her challenge,

on, good luck, every

grinned, giving her nose a playful tweak. "You're my good luck charm. And as for moving to Eurovoria, I'll do whatever you want. After all, who cares

punched his arm affectionately; her small

your dad say there were some leads in

"Some loser with a busted leg. He'll ship up soon

For

so I'm just your family's problem-solver now? You

skills, huh?" He raised an eyebrow,

reply, Ludwik caught her hand, locking

“Just wait till tonight. You'll see how I punish

rolled her eyes. Total wolf in sheep's

want to remember that night. He'd said “let's get on the train first, buy the ticket later-she lost count of

ready! What're you two lovebirds whispering about over there?" Danny