The ceremony began at sunset.
Soft golden light.
Water reflecting the sky.
Ethan stood at the altar, heart pounding harder than during any board vote of his life.
When Aria walked down the aisle, time slowed.
He didn't see the guests.
Didn't hear the music.
Just her.
When she reached him, his hands trembled as he took hers.
The officiant spoke gently, but Ethan barely registered the words.
Then it was time for vows.
He went first.
"I was raised to inherit power," he said, voice steady but emotional. "But you taught me how to deserve love."
Aria's tears fell freely.
"You saw the worst parts of me and didn't run," he continued. "You challenged me when I was wrong. You stood beside me when I lost everything."
He swallowed.
"I promise to never build walls between us. I promise transparency. I promise partnership."
Then Aria spoke.
"You were born into a storm," she said softly. "But you chose to become shelter."
His breath caught.
"You gave up an empire," she whispered. "Not because you had to. But because you wanted something cleaner."
She placed his hand over her stomach.
"I promise to build that future with you."
The rings were exchanged.
"By the power vested in me…"
And just like that
They were husband and wife.
Whose vows touched you more?
ETHAN or ARIA? 💍👇