Chapter 195 - 195: The End

Inside the hall, Stefan stood with Ethan near the doors, glancing at his watch like an impatient man on a mission.

"So," Ethan said, sipping from his glass, "is it time?"

Stefan nodded, grinning. "Yes. I can't wait any longer. I just can't wait to see the surprise on her face."

Ethan chuckled, shaking his head. "You're indeed a finished man. I'm so happy for you, man. Really. I just wish Rayna would change her mind about marriage."

Stefan's smile softened, his brow furrowing slightly. "Are you sure you're really okay waiting, Ethan? You've always wanted a family."

Ethan's expression grew determined, though his eyes were gentle. "i know I do but I'll wait. She's worth it. And one day, I know I'll be able to convince her to marry me. I know one day, she'll definitely change her mind."

Stefan nodded in quiet respect, clapping his friend's shoulder.

Just then, Ruby stepped into the hall, her smile lighting up the space brighter than the chandeliers.

Ethan grinned, stepping aside. "There she is. Go on, Stefan. Take your wife away."

Stefan didn't need telling twice. With a grin, he reached for Ruby's hand, lacing their fingers together as the world around them faded into nothing but the two of them — husband and wife, ready to begin forever.

The night was quiet, the hum of the car filling the silence as Ruby leaned against Stefan's shoulder, still dizzy from the whirlwind of the wedding. The city lights glowed faintly through the tinted windows, but she frowned slightly as she noticed the driver taking a turn she didn't recognize.

Her head lifted. "Babe? Aren't we supposed to be heading home to leave tomorrow? This isn't the way home."

He only smiled, his eyes twinkling mischievously in the dim light. "I know."

Ruby sat up straighter, suspicion rising. "Okay.... then where are we going?"

"That," Stefan said, pressing a kiss to her temple, "is my surprise."

Her lips parted in shock. "A surprise? Stefan, haven't you done enough already?"

"No," he said simply, his grin widening. "Not nearly enough."

Ruby's heart skipped. "Let's go see this surprise then," she said with a shake of her head.

face told her she'd get nothing until he was ready. So she sighed dramatically

slowed, then stopped. When the door opened, the cool night air swept in, carrying with it the faint briny scent of the sea. Ruby blinked in confusion as she stepped out, her heels clicking against the

raising a brow. "What are we doing here, Stefan?" she

behind his back,

laughed in disbelief.

serious." He held it up. "Do you

laughter softened into a fond smile. "Youbknkw I

hers, guiding her carefully forward. She could hear the distant lap of waves, the soft creak of wood against water, and the faint call of seabirds.

nervously, "if you push

chuckle interrupted. "I'd

and let him lead

His hands came up, untying the blindfold with careful

"Alrught. Open your eyes."

against the sudden lights — and

the moonlight. Strings of golden fairy lights draped across its sides, reflecting off the gentle waves like stars scattered on the water. It was elegant, magnificent — and

before reluctantly tearing her gaze away

to see it, my love," he said, and

you mean?"

turned to her, his eyes shimmering with love. "I brought you here to see it because this… is

in her throat. "What? This

nodded. "All yours, my

God! This

a tear from her cheek. "Just come see

hand, he led her aboard. The deck was polished to perfection, lanterns casting a golden glow on the wood. Inside, the yacht was even more stunning — spacious lounges with white leather seating, crystal chandeliers glittering like stars, a sleek dining

turn. The sight of the ocean stretching endlessly through wide

to the deck, Ruby threw her arms around him, tears slipping down her cheeks. "I love it, baby. I love it so much. I don't even

close. "You

it!! I love it so much that… if I didn't have a gift of my own, I

brow arched in amused curiosity.

a secretive smile, the same one that made his heart race every time.

it?" he asked eagerly, leaning closer. "Don't keep me

She guided his palm gently down to rest against her

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