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I think my wife needed it—the feeling of being welcomed into a family that loves her. Together with Macy and Scott, we form a whole package, and our kids are coming to add to it.
We opted for a small ceremony with only fifty guests—mostly family members like Odin.
Beau apologized, saying weddings aren’t his scene. I didn’t take it the wrong way. He’s already proved that he is my loyal friend. Everyone deals with what they can.
I was persuaded by my assistant to grant entry to a few handpicked journalists and photographers. Although I wasn’t too happy about it, Yuri argued that if we didn’t allow them to come, the press would speculate and turn the beginning of our marriage into hell, trying to find news.
After Macy and Mom hug her too, I finally come face-to-face with the woman of my life.
I kiss her, satiating some of the eternal hunger for her, rather than just accepting her hand to make our way down the aisle. I ignore what the celebrator of our faith, the orthodox church, says. For me, the ceremony is just a protocol for society, like the sheet of paper we will sign.
Zoe is mine, and I am hers.
There is nothing and no one that can change that fact.
Her small hand squeezes mine, holding me tight, and I can feel how excited she is.
She turns to face me, and I know it’s time for the vows. She smiles and kisses my hand before speaking.
“I was very anxious...” She pauses. “No, Istill amvery anxious, but I stayed that way a little longer because, in addition to never having spoken before an audience”—she turns to the guests, smiling—“I wanted everything to be perfect. At the same time, I didn’t want something rehearsed, because my story with my love has never followed a script.”
Shaking her head, she points to her face, which is red. I know how hard it must be to be the center of attention.
“I love you,” I say.
“Me too.” She gives me a light kiss. “When I met my Greek, the one you call Christos Lykaios, I knew from the start that he was my Prince Charming. A reluctant one, aloof, but my heart already knew before we both realized that he would be mineforever. Unlike fairy tales, the prince and the princess parted ways for a while. She was lost and scared, but the prince was not a man to give up easily. He found me once, and then he found me again. He loved and protected me. Thank you for joining us on this very special day. In a little while, you’ll witness the true beginning of our history and say:and they lived happily ever after.”
Zoe throws herself into my arms for a long kiss.
When we finally pull away from each other, I prepare to declare my devotion to her in public.
“I planned to recite a poem, but I’ve just decided on something more real that doesn’t echo what perhaps thousands of couples have repeated all over the world. There are no words to express what you are to me, Zoe. You are my wife, lover, mother of my children, my home, and my soul. You are my only, the first, the eternal. My love.”
Zoe
EPILOGUE ONE
Wedding Night
I thought that,after so much time together, the thrill of making love to Christos would subside, but I feel overwhelmed like the first time.
I like everything about him, especially the way he looks at me. His gaze is deep and full of unspoken words, but it radiates so much love and desire that it makes me dizzy.
I’m just a few steps away. I feel beautiful, regardless of having gained several pounds.
“Do you have any idea how crazy it drives me to see you exposing yourself to me with that round belly holding our babies?
I shake my head no, but it’s a lie. One corner of my mouth turns up, and he knows I’m teasing him.
We undress for each other, but while my husband is naked, gorgeous, and has an inviting hard-on promising a delicious night, I keep my panties on.
I run my fingers over my sensitive nipples, and I hear a husky sound coming from his throat. “Are you going to let me play with your body?” I ask.
“I’m yours, woman.”
I walk close.
“Take off your panties.” But as soon as he says it, he kneels in front of me. “No, I’ll do it.”
