Epilogue

Epilogue

A few months later …

Using the light of the lantern, Eliza stepped out into the early winter morning, realizing how dark and cold it was. Despite that, she was looking forward to the stroll she was about to take.

She had only taken a few steps forward when her eyes fell on Alexander, who was waiting for her on the grounds.

“You are here.” He smiled, taking the lantern from her as he took her hand in his.

“Well, it is bad luck to see the bride on your wedding day, but nothing can bring bad luck to us.” Eliza laughed, making Alexander shake his head.

The two walked quietly in the early morning, climbing the hill where they had once before watched the sunrise together in summers past. Once they were settled comfortably, Eliza laid her head on Alexander’s shoulders, perfectly comfortable.

“Eliza,” he whispered her name, and she turned to look at him, “I love you.”

She breathed in deeply, “I love you too.”

Sensing his warm breath on her face, Eliza closed her eyes as Alexander’s lips touched hers, warm and inviting. The sun began to appear in the sky, brightening everything around them, the light and warmth making its way into Eliza’s body.

She looked into Alexander’s russet eyes, unable to believe that in just a few short moments, the two of them would finally be married. It was everything she had ever wanted.

She couldn’t wait to marry the man of her dreams.

***

Alexander stared at the woman before him, the white lace wedding gown making her look ethereal. He was glad they had decided to rush things and get married in winter rather than wait for an entire season to marry.

As he stared at her, faintly listening to the vicar making them repeat their vows, Alexander knew he needed to say something.

“Eliza,” he whispered her name once the vicar stopped speaking.

“Yes?” she asked, appearing confused. Her eyes were glistening with both happiness and tears, as were his own.

“I am aware we have already said our vows, but I only wish to tell you that I love you more than words can explain. You are the sun, moon, stars, and skies for me. You are everything beautiful, wholly and completely mine, and I cannot wait to build a life with you. I cannot wait to share all my happiness and sadness with you. I can’t wait to spend a lifetime with you and have a future together. I simply cannot wait to call you my wife every single day and make sure I make you the happiest woman in the world. I love you, Eliza. Thank you for being mine.”

The tears running down her face, coupled with her smile, made Alexander tear up as well, but he did not care. He could see how the guests and the vicar were emotional, too.

“I love you too, Alexander. Thank you for rescuing me and coming into my life. I cannot wait to share this life with you, too.”

“With the power invested in me by God and the Church, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.”

Alexander immediately scooped her into his arms, kissing her passionately. The crowd erupted into cheers around them, and the vicar presented them with the legal documents, which were to be signed. Both he and Eliza quickly signed, laughing together. They were married. He simply couldn’t believe it.

“Now you can never escape me,” Alexander said, holding Eliza close.

“I wouldn’t dream of it.”

They truly were made for each other.

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