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The only thing I see ishim. The only man I’ve ever loved, and the one I’ll be spending the rest of my life with.
As we reach the end of the aisle, my dad turns to me, kissing my cheek. “You look gorgeous, Everleigh. I’m so damned proud of you. I know your mom would be, too.”
I give him a one-armed hug, holding my bouquet with the other before I feel it slipping from my hand.
“Give your dad a proper hug, love,” Will whispers from behind my dad.
I hug my dad, both of us sobbing happy tears before I pull back. Wiping my face, I whisper, “Thanks, Dad. I love you.”
He wipes his eyes. “I love you, too, sweetheart.” Grabbing my hand, he steps aside and guides me to Will, placing my hand in his. My dad’s gaze moves from me to Will. “You’ve taken my daughter’s heart, and I trust you to always keep it safe.”
Will’s voice is gruff as he chokes out, “I promise. She’s my entire world.” He hands me my bouquet and I take it, never letting go of his other hand.
My dad nods, patting Will’s shoulder before he gives me one last smile and heads to his seat beside Will’s dad.
Will’s hands move to my face, wiping away the fallen tears. “You’re the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen in my entire life, goddess.”
I squeeze his hand. “And you’re handsome as sin.” Turning, I link my arm with his and we move to the archway where Darin stands, a beaming smile on his face. He gives a slight bow, a giant top hat on his head.
“Why did we agree to let Darin officiate our wedding?” I hiss at Will.
“He wore us down after he got ordained, refusing to shut the fuck up until we agreed,” Will whispers back.
“I heard that,” Darin grumbles as we stop in front of him, his smile fixed in place on his face. “You know you love me and the multiple roles I’m serving tonight.”
Will and I look at one another, groaning, as Darin pretends to be hurt.
Growing serious, Darin asks, “Are you ready?”
“Absolutely,” we both say, looking at one another.
Darin’s voice booms out through the room. “Let’s get this show on the road before these two run off and fuck somewhere.”
Laughter rings out around us as Will mutters, “Fucking asshole.”
I burst into laughter, knowing this will be one hell of a memorable day by the time it’s over.
Taking a deep breath, all eyes are on me, awaiting me to say the vows I wrote to Will. Nerves hit me hard as I swallow and I freeze as I gaze at the people around me. Sucking in a deep breath, my eyes skate to my dad, who gives me a subtle nod, tears in his eyes.
Although I love my dad, he still doesn’t quell the nerves that spark beneath my skin like a live wire.
“Eyes on me, goddess.” Will’s low, deep voice flows over me, commanding my full attention. A shiver rolls down my spine from his domineering tone.
Doing as he says, my gaze locks on his, and everything around us disappears until it’s only him and I.
Everything always boils down to the two of us.
Opening my mouth, I begin speaking effortlessly from my heart. “You found me during the darkest time of my life. The last thing I was looking for was love, but that’s exactly what I found with you. As you cared for me, I was drawn to you in a way I’d never been drawn to another. For the first time in my life, I felt appreciated, respected, safe… and most of all, loved.” Clearing my throat, I choke back tears. “When my enemy found me and threatened you, I ran to protect you. It was the worst—and dumbest—decision I’ve ever made.” Will’s face breaks into a smile, forgiveness in his blue irises. “You refused to give up, continuously searching for me until eventually, you found me.” I squeeze his hands, my breath hitching. “You changed my life in unimaginable ways twice now. The day we met, and the day you found me. Every day with you is the best day of my life.”
A tear trails down Will’s cheek. Gently extracting my hand from his, I wipe it away, staring at him reverently. “You’re the man and the beast who always finds me in the darkness, pulling me into the light. Anytime I’m hurt, your love mends all my broken pieces. You’re my fiercest protector, the source of my strength, and the man I love with an intensity that rivals the fiercest storm.” I cup his cheek. “I love you to the moon and back. To infinity and beyond. You own every piece of me, now and forever.”
More tears fall down his face as people begin sobbing around us, Darin being one of the loudest.
“Fucking onions,” he mutters, causing Will and me to laugh.
“I love you, Goddess,” Will whispers, squeezing my hand, the love in his eyes lighting my soul on fire, making me complete once again. “You’re the light within me.” He kisses my hand. “Always.”
“You’re the light within me. Always and forever.”
