Richard
My heart thumped as I watched Raven and her father approach. The moment they reached me, he handed her over to me and went to sit beside Anthonia.
I lifted Raven's veil, revealing her breathtaking beauty. She looked nervous, but I was too in love with her to let her go—only a fool would. My eyes caught the jewellery around her neck, a piece I suspected was a gift from her father. I had seen something like it before it belonged to the royal family.
"You look beautiful," I said, and I saw her relax a bit. My approval seemed to matter to her, and I was glad she cared that much.
The officiator began the ceremony, and we stood together, waiting to take our vows. Raven went first. She chuckled nervously, her face turning crimson with embarrassment. I understood why—there were so ma
