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"This is the one," I gush, staring into the mirror at the beautiful satin dress. The sweetheart neckline modest, exposing little but complimenting my chest. The skirt fit around my hips and flowed out at the bottom exposing the tips of my matching ivory flats.

"It looks wonderful on you, Elle. Dean, we'll get this one," Jennie says with a smile, prompting me back to the changing room.

After returning to our room yesterday, Ash and I had fallen asleep. This morning I was rushed by Jennie to get ready and leave the castle. Turns out, Julia had already gotten to work, organising the wedding. She'd pulled some strings to get me an appointment at Mr Dean's dress and bridal shop.

I've been trying on dresses nonstop for the last 2 hours trying to find something that was simple, attractive and didn't show too much skin.

Jennie and Dean have helped me through the process, suggesting different styles, colours and fabrics. Occasionally I'd see them quietly whispering amongst themselves, Dean smiling at Jennie and her quickly avoiding his gaze. I was getting a "more than friends" vibe from them.

Stepping out of the small changing room, I placed the dress onto Dean's waiting hand, "thank you." He walks over to the counter, I follow as he begins to wrap the garment up. "It's a present from me to you, Elle," Dean smiles handing me a peach coloured box tied with a ribbon.

"Thank you so much, Dean, I really do appreciate the help, will you be coming to my wedding?" I ask, hopeful, to see another friendly face.

He gives me a sad look before answering, "it's too short notice, I would love to come but I'm packed full with appointments today, but there is no need to frown because I will definitely be at the coronation. As I will be the one to see you crowned in one of my luxurious gowns," he finishes with a smile.

"I wouldn't have it any other way, goodbye Dean," I say heading towards the exit with Jennie after she also said goodbye, her eyes lingering on him. Maybe she did have a thing for him, I smile to myself.

Arriving back at the castle, Jennie left me to help Julia, I returned to my room with a small group of people waiting to do my hair and make up for the wedding. Hours go by, my hair was put in loose curls, my nails manicured and my make up done. Putting on my dress and a pair of matching flats, Eli greeted me at the door to escort me to the ballroom.

As Julia promised, it was a small affair.

The doors opened into the familiar room now adorned with white bunting above the high windows, the crystal chandelier polished to gleam for our short ceremony.

Alfred and Julia were seated in the only seats, located to the right of the aisle, Clyde stood beside his brother waiting, patiently, for their lovers to join them.

Eli presented a hand smiling up at me, "you ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be," I gleam back, taking his hand he leads me down to the altar.

Reaching our destination, we come to a stop, Eli gives my hand over to Ash as he presents me with his breath-taking smile to me in his fitted tux.

Eli, then, moves over to Clyde, squeezing his hand; blinking back tears, Julia gives me a cute thumbs up, while Alfred gives a warm smile.

My attention focuses back on Ash as we take a step closer to the officiant. We give him a small nod and he begins to speak,

"We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, the joining of two hearts and to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite this couple in marriage.

Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage, please speak now or forever hold your peace," he lets the silence envelop us for a moment.

"We will witness the joining of these two lives. For them, out of the routine of their life, the extraordinary has happened. They met each other, fell in love and are finalizing it with their wedding.

A good marriage is created by both equals together, marriage is not just marrying the right person it's being the right partner. Now for the vows."

I give Ash's hand a little squeeze indicating he can go first, he squeezes back and begins his vows, "I, Asher Nightshade, take you, Elouise Hills to be my wife, Elle I don't know what defines a good marriage but I do know it starts with you. I will be the best man I can be for you, to love you, to care for you and to be there for you as long as we both shall live."

He wipes a stray tear rolling down my cheek, "I love you."

"I love you too," I say quietly, beginning my vows.

"I, Elouise Hills, take you, Asher Nightshade, to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish your love and love you back, today, tomorrow, and forever. I will walk hand in hand with you where ever this journey should lead us, learning, living and laughing together, forever."

Eli violently wipes tears from his eyes while Clyde does his best to calm him, Julia is dabbing her eyes, Alfred gently rubbing her back.

My smile grows, feeling joyous and light, filled with love if only James were here maybe he'd shed a few tears seeing his niece marry.

"Now Asher Nightshade do you take Elouise Hills to be your wife?" The officiant resumes.

"I do," he responds.

The officiant continues, "do you promise to love, honour, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her?"

"I do."

The officiant asks, "and do you, Elouise Hills take Asher Nightshade to be your husband?"

With my hands beginning to shake, I reply, "I do."

"Do you promise to love, honour, cherish and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only unto him?"

"I do," I answer.

"Now for the rings," the officiant announces waiting for the rings to appear.

Ash nudges me slightly reminding me of something, I smile back how could I forget.

"If I may," I say conjuring the rings with the wave of my hand, the rings were waiting for my call in our room.

Two gold bands appear between me and Ash, we both pluck each other's ring from the air and wait for the officiant to proceed.

"Alright then, continuing, the wedding rings are an unbroken circle of love, signifying to all the union of this couple in marriage." He stops allowing us to say our final parts.

"Elouise Hills, this ring is my sacred gift, with my promise that I will always love you, cherish you and honour you all the days of my life. And with this ring, I wed thee." Ash vows slipping the ring down my finger.

"Asher Nightshade, this ring is my sacred gift, with my promise that I will always love you, cherish you and honour you all the days of my life. And with this ring, I wed thee." I promise him, sliding the ring down his finger.

"By the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife," the officiant finishes.

And with his final words, Ash leans in to kiss me but before our lips can connect, a scream is heard...

...following it, 7 cloaked figures make their uninvited entrance.

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Aww they got married*UwUs* and I wonder who those figures are?*mysterious*

Next week we will find out but I'm sure you guys have your guesses, your free to share who you think it is, however, I'm not going to say if you're right or not.

Also, I do realise I describe doors quite a bit, lol, I guess I have an affinity for them.

Enami out ;-)