Page 84 of Dark Reckoning
Kakashi stared at me for a few seconds, as if he wasn't expecting me to say that, then he smiled. “You're welcome.”
I nodded, then gathered Adrian to leave.
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I stood at the vine covered archway with the pastor and Shi as my Best Woman. Across from me was Xavier, who was Adrian's Best Man. From what Adrian told me, Xavier was not a hundred percent on board with us getting married, but he also wouldn't stand in the way of his friend's happiness. Still, he was giving me looks that held whatever warning his human ass thought he could give me. I smiled and winked and his lips flattened, but he loosened up as the music started playing and Adrian began to make his descent down the aisle.
My mouth nearly dropped because he looked so perfect. Dressed in an Armani tux, hair styled, shoes shining. Damn... damn... damn! I was one lucky fucking man. Adrian was grinning from ear-to-ear as he came closer and when he finally stood before me, I had to use all of my reserve not to kiss and claim him in front of everyone present. And by everyone, I meant my entire pride and some of my mafia who could make it. Adrian's acquaintances, people he did favors for who wanted to see his special day were also there. Salino and Nakago were in the audience and Salino was looking like the garish, fashionable frilly fop that he was. In other words, fucking beautiful. God, he annoyed me!
He smiled and I knew the bastard had sensed my emotions in some way. He was far more powerful now. I turned from him and put all of my focus back on Adrian, as I'd only taken it off him for a split second to consider giving in to my carnal thoughts.
“You're gorgeous,” I told him.
“You too,” Adrian said.
The ceremony began and we gave our vows.
“Adrian, we've literally done the impossible together. I can't imagine anyone else I would want to spend all of time with,” I said. “You are my heart, my soul, my destiny, my everything... I love you.” I slipped the platinum and diamond-engraved ring on his finger.
He was blushing hard, cheeks cherry red as he cried. He cleared his throat to give his own vows. He took my hand into his. “Sage, I give you my heart, my love, my life, my soul because I know you will cherish it for all time as I cherish you. You've given me more happiness than I've ever had since the day you walked into my office. I love you with everything that I am.” He slipped the ring on my finger and it was my turn to get a bit choked up because his words touched me so deeply. My heart ached by how much I loved him.
As soon as the pastor announced us husbands, I lifted Adrian in my arms and kissed him hard. Some guest whistled, while others cheered or clapped or even howled. My heart swelled in my chest knowing this was the moment I didn't ever think I'd experience.
I had married the man of my dreams.
I broke the kiss and put Adrian on his feet.
“You know I'm going to fuck you in the limo, right?” Adrian said.
The pastor coughed, drawing our attention.
“Oh, come on, Pastor Wilson, you know the game,” I said.
He smirked and lowered his head.
I turned back to Adrian. “I wouldn't have it any other way.”
