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And tonight? I’d tell him how I feel.
Chapter31
Tylik
Idressed in the room my aunt had assigned to me when I’d stayed at the estate in the past, donning a formal tunic and dress pants perfect for one of the highest social events in the elf kingdom.
After, I went downstairs to the parlor to wait.
My aunt joined me, and we sipped small glasses of an elf liquor that had little alcohol but was full of flavor.
“I like Kate,” Finni said. “You’ve done well, nephew.”
Soon, Kate would be my wife. My mate. My love for a lifetime.
We hadn’t spoken of feelings, but we soon would. I needed to tell her how much she meant to me and how I wanted her by my side forever.
“It’s almost time,” Raze said from the parlor’s doorway. “I believe everything is all set, but I’ll zip upstairs to make sure.”
Elisa peeked around his bulky body. “You look amazing, Tylik. Ready for wedded bliss?”
“I can’t wait.” I rose and went to them, rubbing Raze’s shoulder and giving Elisa a hug.
They left, and I walked over to my aunt, bending forward to kiss her cheek. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”
She patted my arm. “I’d do it all again. You and your sister have brought joy to my life.” She smiled up at me. “Now it’s time for you to bring joy to Kate’s.”
We went upstairs to wait in the library, coming full circle to the place where I’d first met Kate. Had it only been one week since then? It felt like a moment and a lifetime all at once.
“The staff will notify us when she arrives,” my aunt said.
“Where’s the groom?” someone called out in the hall. Max strode into the room with Chastity who had baby Sydnee in her arms. “The best man is here,” he said with a grin, tapping his chest, “Now the wedding can start.”
“We’re waiting for the bride,” my aunt said, rising to go speak with the baby.
Sydnee cooed and kicked her feet while my aunt made cutesy sounds in the child’s ear.
We sat and chatted about things I wouldn’t remember. All I could think of was what would come next. Excitement poured through me, and my hands shook. I wanted today to go well, not because my aunt would be watching but because this would be a special day for me and Kate.
One of the elf staff stopped in the opening to the library and bowed. “The bride has arrived.”
Chapter32
Kate
Elisa was waiting in the foyer. “Kate, you look gorgeous.” Tears sprung up in her eyes. “I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a more beautiful bride.”
We carefully hugged.
She quickly guided us to the lift Finni used when she wasn’t up for climbing stairs, and we squished inside. In no time, we exited on the second level.
“Everyone is inside the ballroom,” Elisa said. “But we’ll go to the library until we receive our cue.”
I paced in front of the fireplace until Seyla hopped in front of me, blocking my passage. “Nervous?”
“How can you tell?” My teeth chattered, and my hands had gone clammy.
“It’s going to be a breeze,” she said, gripping my upper arms. “Walk down the aisle and make sure you keep your back to the audience.”
