Cheers erupted immediately from all the guests, loud and full of excitement. Voren's eyes never left Seraphine's for even a second.
Slowly and tenderly, he reached up and lifted the delicate veil from her face. The soft fabric drifted behind her shoulders as he tucked it away with care.
Everyone leaned forward in their seats, hearts racing as they waited for that kiss.
But instead, Voren stopped just inches from her face, his breath warm against her skin.
His lips brushed close to her ear as he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper but filled with so much intensity, "Even the human God has blessed us today. So who could ever stop us from loving each other like this?"
Seraphine couldn't hold back her laughter, bright and bubbling up from deep inside.
Before she could even think of answering, one of his strong arms slipped around her waist.
In the next heartbeat, Voren dipped her backward with surprising ease and grace.
A chorus of excited gasps echoed all across the deck.
