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Taking Xenos’s life had unleashed a sense of liberation that nothing else could match.

Sure, I would have most likely done it myself eventually, but Leon’s willingness to shoulder the burden deepened the affection Iheld for him.

I could hardly contain my excitement about becoming Mrs. Leon Vitalis-Boscos.

As I reached him, my heart raced, and a warm glow spread through my chest. His eyes gleamed with a mixture of love and pride, sparkling like sunlight dancing on water. A wave of emotions washed over me, both intense and thrilling, as I cherished the moment we experienced together.

He stood strong and loyal, his unwavering devotion like a beacon in the storm of life.

Against all odds, I had found my equal in Leon. His energy matched mine, and an unbreakable chord of deep respect ran between us, binding us tightly.

It felt as if the universe itself had conspired to bring us together.

As I slipped my hand into his, I felt a sense of belonging—it felt undeniably right to be with Leon Boscos.

Perhaps my parents had a hand in this, or maybe the gods were involved.

Maybe it was simply destiny.

Regardless, as Leon grasped my hand with a steady yet comforting hold, I realized I was now and always would be his.

I took a step toward the altar, and Leon stood resolutely by my side. He leaned closer, his breath warm against my ear, whispering.

“You belong to me now, darling.”

His words sent a shiver down my spine. Had he read my mind? Either way, he was right. Our dogs circled each other before sitting at our feet.

We faced each other, holding hands tightly as the priest began speaking.

Overwhelmed with emotion, my brain barely registered a word the priest said until he asked me to say my vows.

I reached down and plucked the ring from Leo’s collar, then stood to face Leon. I slid the ring halfway down his finger. The smile on his face was pure joy. My heart raced as I began reciting the words I’d memorized.

“Leon, you have healed me with love,” I began, my voice trembling with emotion. I took a deep breath, blinking away tears. “My spirit is lighter because of you. My heart is whole because of you. My future is bright because of you. I vow to spend the rest of my days respecting you, being your friend and partner, and supporting and loving you completely.”

By the time I finished, tears were streaming down my cheeks. I slid the ring the rest of the way onto his finger, etching the smile on his face into my mind to remember forever. I knew I’d never forget the way he looked at that moment.

“Leon, your vows, please,” the priest said.

Leon reached down for my ring and faced me, his hands sure and steady as he slid the ring onto my finger.

“Calista, you are the light in my life. You are pure joy and sunshine, and I am a better man just by being in your presence. I vow to protect you, to deeply love you, to always cherish you, until my dying day.”

He slid the ring onto my finger, and my heart skipped a beat.

I looked down at the beautiful diamond shimmering onmy hand, a vibrant display of our love and devotion to one another, and a jolt of joy hit me like a lightning bolt.

The priest inclined his head, his expression joyful and approving.

“By the honor vested in me, I now pronounce you?—”

“—I object!”

The sound of gunshots rang out at the edge of the crowd, and I jumped with fear. The crowd gasped and took cover, chaotically running for the trees surrounding us, leaving only a group of three men standing and staring at us.

Dominic Lucianos, a gun in his hand, flanked by two guards.

Leon pushed me behind him immediately, barking orders to his security team.

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