Chapter 0232
Ella POV
I stood in the dimly lit hallway, waiting for my moment to walk down the aisle. My nerves were strung so tightly that I felt as though they might snap.
I had just watched Elizabeth depart, arm in arm with Michael who was Alexander’s best man. She looked absolutely stunning in her baby–blue dress, her hair and makeup done to perfection.
Now, it was my turn.
My father stood beside me, his hand resting gently on my back in a comforting gesture. The butterflies in my stomach were so intense they felt more like wild, fluttering birds, and for a moment, I worried I might be sick.
The last time I’d done this–marrying David in the original timeline–I had been excited and love–struck. But this… this was entirely different.
My feelings were a storm of intensity, overwhelming and raw. It unsettled me to have such a strong reaction to a wedding that wasn’t supposed to be about love.
The faint sound of the string quartet drifted through the hallway, the soft strains of their beautiful music marking the moments until my cue to walk. My dress–a breathtaking snow–white gown embroidered with delicate golden roses–felt strangely heavy, its weight pressing down on me.
The sweet fragrance of my bouquet wafted up to me, and I took deep, deliberate breaths in an attempt to steady my nerves. I couldn’t understand why this felt so final. It wouldn’t last, that was our agreement.
Yet, I felt like my life would never be the same again.
“Are you all right?” my father asked gently, his voice a quiet anchor in the chaos of my thoughts.
I nodded, but words escaped me. Thankfully, he didn’t press further.
Steeling myself, I took a step forward and peeked around the corner. The aisle stretched before me, a path lined with elegantly arranged flowers and flickering candlelight.
Elizabeth stood beside my place at the altar, a reassuring presence. Michael was next to Alexander, who waited at the end of the aisle, tall and commanding in his perfectly tailored suit.
The room was packed, filled with guests from across the kingdom. This was exactly what I had envisioned–a grand display, a spectacle to rival any royal wedding. Yet the idea of standing before them all, with their eyes fixed. on me, filled me with an almost suffocating anxiety.
The music shifted, signaling that it was time.
I turned to my father.
He placed both hands on my shoulders, his gaze steady and full of pride. “You can do this,” he said, his voice warm and unwavering. “I’m right here, whenever you’re ready.”
I smiled, grateful for my father’s steady support, and with one last deep breath, I linked my arm with his. Together, we stepped out onto the aisle.
A ripple of sharp intakes of breath greeted me as I entered the room, the sound soft but unmistakable. The long train of my gown trailed gracefully behind me, and the flickering candlelight cast a warm, golden glow over the space.
The air was filled with the delicate fragrance of the flowers, giving the room an almost dreamlike quality.
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But none of it mattered. My eyes were fixed solely on Alexander. He stood at the altar, his gaze unwavering and his smile so genuine it made my heart skip a beat.
I walked slowly, deliberately, focusing on keeping my steps even. My father’s hand rested gently over mine, and he gave it a reassuring squeeze, grounding me when my nerves threatened to resurface.
When we reached the end of the aisle, he turned to me, kissed my cheek softly, and stepped aside. It was a gesture filled with love and quiet strength, and it gave me the courage I needed to take the final steps alone.
Alexander extended his hands toward me, and I placed mine in his. His touch was warm, steady, and so familiar that it calmed the storm of emotions swirling inside me. He guided me up onto the altar, his hands never letting go of mine.
As the priestess began to speak, Alexander’s bright smile never wavered. His gaze held mine as though we were the only two people in the room, and for that moment, nothing else mattered.
I didn’t turn to look at the assembled guests the way I had at my wedding to David. Their reactions didn’t matter to me this time.
All I could focus on was Alexander—the amused glint in his eyes, the subtle curve of his lips. It was as if he held the entire moment in the palm of his hand, and I was captivated by him alone.
The words of the Priestess barely registered until Alexander’s voice broke through, resonating powerfully in the vast, echoing chamber.
“I take you, Ella Rowan, as my mate and Luna.”
A wave of emotion crashed over me, sudden and overpowering. Tears pricked my eyes, but I fought to hold them back as I repeated the words.
“I take you,
Alexander Black, as my mate and Alpha,” I said, my voice trembling under the weight of the moment. The Priestess’s final words rang out, solidifying our union. Alexander wasted no time, pulling me into an intense but brief kiss, one filled with promises I couldn’t begin to unravel. When he pulled away, his hands lingered on mine, steady and sure, as we turned together to face the crowd.
My eyes swept the front rows, catching on my mother’s tearful face. Her watery gaze mirrored my own, and the sight of her emotion undid me completely. The first tear slid down my cheek, followed by another, and then I let them fall freely.
People cheered and stood from their chairs applauding politely as the music of the string quartet reached to crescendo. Alexander and I stepped down onto the aisle and began to walk towards the exit. People clapped and shouted out their congratulations as we went.
The music swelled and faded as we exited the room, stepping into the quiet hallway. Alone for the moment while the Priestess gave the guests instructions about refreshments and dinner, I turned to Alexander. The smile on his face was brighter than any I’d ever seen.
“Well,” he asked, his voice warm and teasing, “was it everything you dreamed of?”
I laughed softly, a lightness filling me that hadn’t been there earlier. All the anxiety and nervous energy that had consumed me since morning seemed to evaporate in an instant. I felt as if I could float, weightless and free. “It was perfect,” I said, the happiness bubbling up in my voice. “Every detail…and it’s all because of you.” He shook his head slightly, his expression softening. “I didn’t do it alone.” He cupped my face, his thumb gently brushing away the lingering tears on my cheek. “We’ve done it,” he murmured, his gaze steady. “Together.”
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“We have,” I agreed, though a small voice in the back of my mind whispered a question I didn’t dare entertain: What exactly have we done?
Chapter 0232
Ella POV
I stood in the dimly lit hallway, waiting for my moment to walk down the aisle. My nerves were strung so tightly that I felt as though they might snap.
I had just watched Elizabeth depart, arm in arm with Michael who was Alexander’s best man. She looked absolutely stunning in her baby–blue dress, her hair and makeup done to perfection.
Now, it was my turn.
My father stood beside me, his hand resting gently on my back in a comforting gesture. The butterflies in my stomach were so intense they felt more like wild, fluttering birds, and for a moment, I worried I might be sick.
The last time I’d done this–marrying David in the original timeline–I had been excited and love–struck. But this… this was entirely different.
My feelings were a storm of intensity, overwhelming and raw. It unsettled me to have such a strong reaction to a wedding that wasn’t supposed to be about love.
The faint sound of the string quartet drifted through the hallway, the soft strains of their beautiful music marking the moments until my cue to walk. My dress–a breathtaking snow–white gown embroidered with delicate golden roses–felt strangely heavy, its weight pressing down on me.
The sweet fragrance of my bouquet wafted up to me, and I took deep, deliberate breaths in an attempt to steady my nerves. I couldn’t understand why this felt so final. It wouldn’t last, that was our agreement.
Yet, I felt like my life would never be the same again.
“Are you all right?” my father asked gently, his voice a quiet anchor in the chaos of my thoughts.
I nodded, but words escaped me. Thankfully, he didn’t press further.
Steeling myself, I took a step forward and peeked around the corner. The aisle stretched before me, a path lined with elegantly arranged flowers and flickering candlelight.
Elizabeth stood beside my place at the altar, a reassuring presence. Michael was next to Alexander, who waited at the end of the aisle, tall and commanding in his perfectly tailored suit.
The room was packed, filled with guests from across the kingdom. This was exactly what I had envisioned–a grand display, a spectacle to rival any royal wedding. Yet the idea of standing before them all, with their eyes fixed. on me, filled me with an almost suffocating anxiety.
The music shifted, signaling that it was time.
I turned to my father.
He placed both hands on my shoulders, his gaze steady and full of pride. “You can do this,” he said, his voice warm and unwavering. “I’m right here, whenever you’re ready.”
I smiled, grateful for my father’s steady support, and with one last deep breath, I linked my arm with his. Together, we stepped out onto the aisle.
A ripple of sharp intakes of breath greeted me as I entered the room, the sound soft but unmistakable. The long train of my gown trailed gracefully behind me, and the flickering candlelight cast a warm, golden glow over the space.
The air was filled with the delicate fragrance of the flowers, giving the room an almost dreamlike quality.
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But none of it mattered. My eyes were fixed solely on Alexander. He stood at the altar, his gaze unwavering and his smile so genuine it made my heart skip a beat.
I walked slowly, deliberately, focusing on keeping my steps even. My father’s hand rested gently over mine, and he gave it a reassuring squeeze, grounding me when my nerves threatened to resurface.
When we reached the end of the aisle, he turned to me, kissed my cheek softly, and stepped aside. It was a gesture filled with love and quiet strength, and it gave me the courage I needed to take the final steps alone.
Alexander extended his hands toward me, and I placed mine in his. His touch was warm, steady, and so familiar that it calmed the storm of emotions swirling inside me. He guided me up onto the altar, his hands never letting go of mine.
As the priestess began to speak, Alexander’s bright smile never wavered. His gaze held mine as though we were the only two people in the room, and for that moment, nothing else mattered.
I didn’t turn to look at the assembled guests the way I had at my wedding to David. Their reactions didn’t matter to me this time.
All I could focus on was Alexander—the amused glint in his eyes, the subtle curve of his lips. It was as if he held the entire moment in the palm of his hand, and I was captivated by him alone.
The words of the Priestess barely registered until Alexander’s voice broke through, resonating powerfully in the vast, echoing chamber.
“I take you, Ella Rowan, as my mate and Luna.”
A wave of emotion crashed over me, sudden and overpowering. Tears pricked my eyes, but I fought to hold them back as I repeated the words.
“I take you,
Alexander Black, as my mate and Alpha,” I said, my voice trembling under the weight of the moment. The Priestess’s final words rang out, solidifying our union. Alexander wasted no time, pulling me into an intense but brief kiss, one filled with promises I couldn’t begin to unravel. When he pulled away, his hands lingered on mine, steady and sure, as we turned together to face the crowd.
My eyes swept the front rows, catching on my mother’s tearful face. Her watery gaze mirrored my own, and the sight of her emotion undid me completely. The first tear slid down my cheek, followed by another, and then I let them fall freely.
People cheered and stood from their chairs applauding politely as the music of the string quartet reached to crescendo. Alexander and I stepped down onto the aisle and began to walk towards the exit. People clapped and shouted out their congratulations as we went.
The music swelled and faded as we exited the room, stepping into the quiet hallway. Alone for the moment while the Priestess gave the guests instructions about refreshments and dinner, I turned to Alexander. The smile on his face was brighter than any I’d ever seen.
“Well,” he asked, his voice warm and teasing, “was it everything you dreamed of?”
I laughed softly, a lightness filling me that hadn’t been there earlier. All the anxiety and nervous energy that had consumed me since morning seemed to evaporate in an instant. I felt as if I could float, weightless and free. “It was perfect,” I said, the happiness bubbling up in my voice. “Every detail…and it’s all because of you.” He shook his head slightly, his expression softening. “I didn’t do it alone.” He cupped my face, his thumb gently brushing away the lingering tears on my cheek. “We’ve done it,” he murmured, his gaze steady. “Together.”
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Chapter 0232
“We have,” I agreed, though a small voice in the back of my mind whispered a question I didn’t dare entertain: What exactly have we done?
I forced the doubt aside, shaking my head slightly. “Have I ruined my makeup?” I asked, smiling up at him. “You look beautiful,” Alexander assured me, his voice earnest. “But there’s time to touch up before we meet the guests.” He stepped back, his hand trailing briefly along mine. “I’ll wait outside the bridal suite to escort you to the reception.”
“Okay,” I agreed, watching him as he turned and disappeared down the hall.
I walked toward the bridal suite, feeling like I was walking on air. Tonight, we would celebrate. We had achieved what we had worked so hard for all of these months.
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I forced the doubt aside, shaking my head slightly. “Have I ruined my makeup?” I asked, smiling up at him. “You look beautiful,” Alexander assured me, his voice earnest. “But there’s time to touch up before we meet the guests.” He stepped back, his hand trailing briefly along mine. “I’ll wait outside the bridal suite to escort you to the reception.”
“Okay,” I agreed, watching him as he turned and disappeared down the hall.
I walked toward the bridal suite, feeling like I was walking on air. Tonight, we would celebrate. We had achieved what we had worked so hard for all of these months.
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