NOAH.
After the vows were exchanged, I held Maria's hands gently in mine.
Even her hands were covered beneath the red silk fabric, making me almost laugh softly to myself.
Was she truly this shy?
Did she intend to cover every single part of herself until the very last moment?
The thought alone amused me deeply.
A quiet chuckle escaped my lips as I glanced briefly toward her veil again. I could barely see anything beneath it, not her eyes and not her expression.
And somehow, that only made my anticipation worse.
My fingers tightened slightly around hers as I led her away from the altar.
The guests immediately burst into cheers and celebration behind us while the ceremonial drums echoed loudly through the hall.
But amidst all the excitement, I still noticed them—The quadruplets—their faces had gone completely pale.
A smug satisfaction rose inside me again at the sight. For once, they could do absolutely nothing.
Maria was officially my wife now.
Mine.
