Chapter 193 - 193: Six Months Later

Six months later…

The church bells rang sweet and clear, their melody drifting into the crisp afternoon air. Inside the grand cathedral, sunlight streamed through tall stained-glass windows, casting a rainbow of colors across rows of family, friends, business associates and loved ones.

The air was heavy with the fragrance of roses and lilies, a delicate blend that seemed to whisper of love, and of hope reborn.

At the front, Stefan stood tall in a perfectly tailored suit, though his hands trembled slightly at his sides. It was his wedding day and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't help being nervous. He swallowed hard, his heart thundering in his chest.

Beside him, Ethan placed a hand on his shoulder, steadying him with the kind of quiet strength only a best friend could offer.

"She won't run away," Ethan whispered, and Stefan chuckled slightly.

"I know she won't but I just can't help it," he whispered back.

"You'll be fine," Ethan murmured with a smirk. "Just don't faint."

Stefan chuckled nervously, his lips twitching. "If I do, make sure you catch me."

laughed softly, easing some of the tension, but Stefan's eyes were already

beautiful Ivy. Now that he could see clearly, he didn't even want to imagine what sued look like. He wanted to be

waiting until the doors opened and

gown that seemed woven from dreams — Stefan's dreams. A dress he'd worked

flowing silk that hugged her gently before cascading into soft folds with soft embroidery lining the silk. A delicate lace veil framed her

that silenced

in her heart. Six months of grief had left its mark, but

pew, pride and joy radiating from her. Rayna, standing as

Each step felt like a promise — a journey not just to him, but to the life they were about

her hand, his

a trembling smile. "And you're nervous. It's not

first seeing you in a wedding dress and making you mine. I can't help it," he said, his smile wide, the

warmth

words of unity and love, but Stefan barely heard him. His gaze was locked on Ruby, memorizing every

was time for their vows. Stefan went first. His voice shook at first, but grew steadier with every word. "Ruby… I never knew what love truly was until you. You came into my life when I was blind — not just physically, but blind to what it meant to be loved completely and selflessly. You opened my eyes, you broke down walls I didn't even know I had, and you showed me what it means to be alive, to be whole,

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