"You are now wife and wife," the officiant declared, their voice carrying across the beautifully decorated hall.
The words echoed in my head like a song, filling me with overwhelming joy and a sudden, unexpected nervousness.
My hands, which had been holding Lydia's so firmly moments ago, felt clammy. I could feel every eye in the room on us, expectant and waiting. My gaze flicked to Lydia's, and the brilliance of her smile made my heart leap.
She tilted her head slightly, amusement twinkling in her green eyes. "Don't be shy," she whispered, her voice as steady as the earth beneath us. "I'm your wife now."
Before I could gather myself, Lydia leaned in, closing the space between us. Her lips met mine in a kiss that was both gentle and sure, filled with warmth and love.
My initial hesitation melted away as I sank into the moment, the cheers and applause around us fading into a distant hum.
