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I blushed at their words, excitement and gratitude flooding through me. Today was the day Alexander and I would finally pledge our love and commitment to each other in front of our friends and family.

“Almost there,” Ethan murmured, stepping back to admire his handiwork. “Just need the veil.”

He retrieved the exquisite lace veil from its hanger and gently placed it on my head, securing it with a few well-placed pins. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, my heart swelling with a mix of pride and vulnerability.

“Alright, Olivia,” Ethan said, his eyes wet with unshed tears. “It’s time to go make Alexander the luckiest man alive.”

“Thank you,” I whispered. “Thank you both for being here with me today.”

“Of course,” Mia replied, squeezing my hand reassuringly. “We wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Ready?”

“More than ever,” I replied.

“Then let’s do this,” Mia said.

Arm in arm, we stepped into the sunlight, ready to embrace the journey that lay ahead—a journey filled with passion, devotion, and an unbreakable bond that would see us through whatever life had in store.

Chapter Thirty-Three

Olivia

I stood before Alexander, our eyes locked in an unbreakable connection. The soft rustle of leaves and gentle murmur of our loved ones created a tender symphony around us.

“Olivia,” he began, “from the moment we met, I knew you were the one who would change my life forever. Your passion, your strength, and your unwavering love have transformed me into a better man.”

“Alexander,” I said, my voice catching in my throat, “you have shown me what it meant to truly love and be loved. You have taught me to embrace my desires, my dreams, and to never settle for anything less than extraordinary.”

Our gazes never wavered, our souls intertwined by the promises we made. The air around us crackled with energy, charged with the intensity of our love.

“Facing every challenge together, we have grown stronger and more resilient,” Alexander continued, his grip on my hands tightening ever so slightly. “I vow to always cherish, protect, and support you, Olivia. To nurture our love and ensure it flourishes, no matter what trials we may face.”

A tear escaped my eye, tracing a warm path down my cheek.

“Alexander,” I whispered, feeling the weight of each word as they left my lips, “I vow to walk beside you, hand in hand, through every obstacle and adventure life had in store for us. Together, we will build a life filled with love, passion, and endless possibilities.”

The world around us faded away, leaving only the two of us standing before each other, bound by our vows and the love that coursed through our veins. The future stretched out before us—a canvas waiting to be painted with the vivid colors of our dreams.

“Olivia, do you take Alexander to be your lawfully wedded husband?” the officiant asked, his voice gentle but firm.

“I do,” I replied, gazing into Alexander’s eyes, where a passionate fire burned.

“Alexander, do you take Olivia to be your lawfully wedded wife?”

“I do,” he answered, his voice deep and resonant, sending tingles throughout my body.

“By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.”

Alexander’s hands cupped my face, his fingers softly brushing against the tear tracks on my cheeks. Our lips met in a searing kiss that ignited a wildfire within me. The world around us faded as we lost ourselves in each other, merging into a single entity bound by our love and devotion.

With a reluctant sigh, we broke apart, our foreheads pressed together, sharing breaths and basking in the glow of our newly formed union. The room erupted in applause, and I couldn’t help but grin at the sight of our loved ones celebrating our happiness.

“Congratulations, Mrs. Bennett,” Alexander whispered, his eyes shining with desire.

“Thank you, Mr. Bennett,” I teased back.

The applause of our friends and family crescendoed as we faced them, their joy filling the room with an electric energy. I glanced at Alexander and found myself almost overwhelmed with love and pride as we stood together on the precipice of this new chapter.

“Thank you all for being here,” I said, my voice choked with emotion. “Your love and support mean the world to us.”

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