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“I simply needed to tell ye that Flynn and I wish to marry each other, and we are seeking yer blessing for it,” Astrid explained.
Flynn waited with bated breath for an answer from Murray.
Before Murray could say anything, Aiden jumped into the conversation. “Aren’t ye two already betrothed by order of the King?”
Keira burst into laughter at her brother’s question, knowing perfectly well how it must all appear to Aiden. Flynn, too, could sense the man’s exasperation, since he needed nothing but rest right now but was being forced to stay here until the battle at the Gallagher castle was over.
“Brother,” Keira began, walking towards Aiden. “The King did indeed order this betrothal to end the war between our clans, but it was only a fake betrothal from our sides, and both Faither and Flynn were working to find ways to put an end to it without angering our king. However, Flynn and Astrid truly fell in love, and now, they wish to be married for real.”
Aiden shook his head at the explanation, still evidently confused. “There is nay such thing as a fake betrothal. Ye two could have gotten married without asking for anyone’s approval or permission as long as the King was beside ye.”
“I didnae want Astrid to feel as if she had gone against her faither by marrying me against his will,” Flynn explained, and Aiden finally nodded in understanding.
“Now, if all of ye are done speaking and giving in yer two cents of knowledge on the matter, can I ask for Faither’s approval?” Astrid questioned.
“Of course,” Laila replied, sitting down beside Aiden.
“Astrid,” Murray began. “I have nay issues with ye marrying Flynn, especially now that I ken that I had been wrong all along, and the MacKies were not the ones who kidnapped Aiden. Although, even if this knowledge hadnae come to light, I ken I would have objected to this marriage due to my ego alone, since I ken there could be nay one better for ye than Flynn.”
“Really, Faither?” Astrid asked softly, and Flynn was shocked that Murray had just given him such a huge compliment.
“I had seen how protective he was of ye when I came here earlier, and it was evident that he loves ye above all else. I could see the emotion in his eyes, and it scared me. Perhaps this was the reason I was so rude to ye when ye decided to defend the MacKie clan in front of me. Although now, I can assure ye I have no objections against this match, and I will be delighted to give ye away to a man like Flynn.”
“Thank ye, Faither,” Astrid replied and stood up to hug her father, who hugged her back.
Flynn smiled as he witnessed the emotional moment between the families, knowing that he could have never imagined anything better. Astrid walked towards him shyly, and he extended his hand towards her so she could hold it as they stood side by side. Just then, he turned around as footsteps approached the drawing room, and a tired Billy entered the room.
“Billy?” Flynn asked his man at arms.
“The castle has been taken, Me Laird. The Gallagher clan is ours too,” Billy announced, and a cheer erupted amongst the people present.
Flynn could have never wished for things to settle better into place. Aiden was back home, and the war between the MacKie and O’Donnely clans was over for good. The most beautiful and kind woman he had ever met in his life loved him more than anything else in the world, and he was about to marry her.
If a few years ago, someone had told him that he would end up marrying the O’Donnely daughter, he would have laughed at them. Now, as he saw his drawing room filled with the O’Donnely family alongside his own and Astrid standing beside him, he knew he could not have asked for better.
He finally had everything he could have dreamed of.
EPILOGUE
Astrid walkedinside Flynn’s bedchamber once everyone had retired for the night. The battle was over, and she had convinced her father to stay the night at the MacKie castle, since it was evident how tired he truly was after the onslaught of this entire day.
The Gallagher clan had been taken by the MacKies and the O’Donnelys, and it had been decided that the lands will be divided between the two clans, since Myles did not have an heir. The way she felt today made her realize that she had never been at peace before.
“Flynn,” she called out, no longer worried about anything. Their previously fake betrothal was no longer fake, and her father had agreed to the match as well, which made her feel even better.
“Yer here at last. I was waiting for ye,” Flynn said from behind her, and she turned around to find him already sitting on the sofa.
He patted the seat next to him, and Astrid walked towards him.
“I was just making sure everyone else was all right,” she murmured.
“Is this what our life is going to look like? Me waiting for ye while ye make sure everyone else is doing all right?” Flynn questioned teasingly, and Astrid rolled her eyes as she snuggled into his side. His cinnamon scent made her breathe deeply once again, and it felt as if she was home.
“Nay, Me Laird. Our life will be centered on ye showering me with love and care and everything else in the world,” she replied, her tone mimicking his.
“Really?” he asked, picking her up in his arms effortlessly and placing her on his lap. She squealed softly as he settled her down, and she could not help but smile at him.
“Really.” Flynn’s hands snaked around her waist as he drew her closer.
