He helps me get up into the carriage and follows after me. A moment later I see a man jog over and get in the front.
“Can you make people appear out of thin air?”
“Ask and you shall receive.” I tap my lips with my finger, thinking it over. “It might be easier if you made a list,” he suggests.
“I can do that.”
He puts his arm around me, and I settle against him. This really is romantic. I’ve never experienced something like this before, and that’s the thing with Henrik. He’s always letting me experience things I’ve never known were possible. Sometimes it's exhilarating and other times it scares the crap out of me. But no matter what, he gives me the push he knows I need.
“That way.” He nods, and I let out a small gasp.
Up ahead I see beautiful clear blue water, but what holds my attention are the double rainbows that fall across it.
“Oh my god, Henrik, it’s a sign from the universe. Lindsey told me she saw one the day before our brother Darian got his patent and it changed our lives. Double rainbows are a symbol of transformation and are a sign of good things to come.”
“See? Even the universe is telling you we should get married.”
“How’d you order a rainbow?” I eye him. “Is it drones or something?”
“I love that mind of yours, baby girl.” I sink my teeth into my bottom lip. It always turns me on when he calls me that. I have no clue why, but he obviously picked up on it.
“I think you know a lot more about me than I realize.” I was so sure we needed time to get to know each other more. But we already understand each other. Maybe not favorite colors or pizza toppings, but we know the stuff that’s really important.
“I notice every breath you take.”
Why have I been running so hard from him? Henrik and I fit together perfectly. I think he's the only man that can actually handle me.
“I don’t doubt that,” I say, looking up at him.
“I have something for you.” He pulls a box out from below us, and my mouth falls open.
“Is that real?” He gives me a look that says, Are you really asking me that?
“Lean down for me.” He pulls the crown out from inside the box and holds it up to the light.
The whole thing is covered in diamonds and jewels, and it sparkles as he places it on my head. It fits perfectly, and I try not to fidget while thinking I might look silly with a crown on. Henrik only goes and proves once again he knows me all too well.
“That crown is yours and yours alone. For my queen.” He leans in close. “My baby girl.” Holy hell. Now I want to pounce on him.
“I love it.” I want to say I love him too. His story about his parents really hit home, because it feels the same for us.
He reaches into the box again.
“There’s more?”
“Always.” He smirks, pulling out a ring.
A ruby sits in the center, and the color reminds me of my hair. I’m sure it’s no coincidence. It’s surrounded by a halo of diamonds, and I hold my hand out as he slips it on my finger. My eyes sting with tears. This is all so much.
“I could assault someone with this thing.” I hold my hand up, feeling the weight of the rock.
“If you wish.” He shrugs, making me giggle.
“I’ll keep you in line with it.” He kisses me and then bites my lip.
“We’re here.” I turn to see the beautiful church with stairs leading up to its ornate doors, and people line the street along the way.
Henrik steps down, offering me his hand. When my feet hit the ground, everyone starts cheering. They part as we make our way up to the church doors, which open to let us in.
“Are you ready to be my wife?”
“I truly am,” I tell him as he pulls me into his side and we walk down the aisle together.
Henrik gives me the wedding I never knew I’d dreamed of. I have no doubt the same will happen tonight when he makes me his in every way.
Chapter 7
Henrik
The ceremony is quick, but my vows are my own and from the heart. When it’s Amber’s turn to go, she repeats after the priest, and then we kiss. It’s not about the ceremony, but the promises we make to respect and honor each other through all of our lives.
We take the carriage back to the plane and see the double rainbows once more before we board and take our seats. There’s a buffet of food and snacks waiting on us, and I feed Amber as we take off.
She’s in the seat beside me, still wearing her crown, still glowing with a look of wonder in her eyes.