Book 3–The End
The sun shone brilliantly overhead, casting a golden glow over the sprawling estate gardens. White rose petals drifted through the air, camed by the warm breeze, while the sound of soft laughter and cheerful music filled the space.
Today wasn’t just any day!
Today, I was getting married.
I stood in front of the full–length mirror in my dressing room, my heart pounding as I took in my reflection.
The wedding dress was everything I had never dared to dream of before–a masterpiece of delicate lace and flowing silk, hugging my figure perfectly. The bodice was adorned with intricate embroidery, and the long train cascaded like a river of moonlight behind me.X I looked happy.
Truly, genuinely happy.
A soft knock on the door made me tumn.
“Come in. I called.!
The door opened, and my father stepped inside, his eyes immediately misting over as he took in my appearance.
“Seraphina…” His voice was thick with emotion. “You look breathtaking “8
I smiled, my own eyes stinging. “Dad.“}
He cleared his throat, stepping closer, his hands gentle as he took mine. “I always knew you w rediant
you were strong, but today… today, you are
I swallowed hard. This moment–having my real father here, standing beside me, knowing he had been searching for me for so long–it was almost too much
“Thank you,” I whispered
He squeezed my hands. “Are you ready?”
I inhaled deeply. And when I exhaled, all the pain, all the past, all the doubts melted away.
Tve never been more ready.”
The garden was filled with laughter, love, and warmth. My mother stood beside my father, tears in her eyes as she beamed at me. siblings–people I had only recently gotten to know–were all there, their faces glowing with happiness.
And at the end of the aisle, Ethan stood waiting for me.
He was dressed in a sharp black suit, his broad shoulders squared, his dark eyes filled with something deeper than love!! Possession. Devotion. Forever].
Noah, dressed in a little suit, stood proudly beside Ethan, grinning widely as he waved at me.
i laughed through my tears.
I walked forward, my father guiding me, each step feeling like I was finally walking toward my future.!!
When I reached Ethan, he took my hands in his, his grip firm, grounding me.X
“You are so beautiful,” he murmured, his voice rough, deep, filled with emotion.
I smiled up at him. “And you look dangerously handsome“}
He smirked, but there was a hint of softness in his gaze. “Only for you, Mrs. Sullivan.”
My heart fluttered.
My
And then, as the vows were spoken, as our promises were made, as the officiant declared us husband and wife, Ethan pulled me into a kiss that was nothing short of a claim
Passionate Fierce Unyielding.
And he was mine
Forever
The Wedding Reception
Noah danced happily with my father while my mother wiped away happy tears. Ethan’s men–who had become my family too–raised their glasses in a toast
“To the fiercest woman we’ve ever met one of them declared. “And the only one who can keep our boss in line*2
Laughter erupted around the tables as Ethan smirked, wrapping an arm around my waist
“Damn right” he murmured, his lips brushing against my ear “You own me, Mrs. Sullivan”
Í støvered at fastone “You’re damn right I do”
A few months after our
wedding. [than launched something that made my heart swell with pride
12.30 PM
The Seraphina Foundation 0
A charity dedicated to helping cancer patients–especially children–receive the best medical care, treatments, and emotional support. Ethan didn’t just throw money at the problem.
He invested his soul into iHX
Free hospitals were built. Research was funded Families who had nowhere to turn found hope again.
And every time we visited one of the centers, every time I saw a child smile because they had a fighting chance, I knew-
I had married a good man.
A man who truly cared.
A man who would spend the rest of his life making up for the past by ensuring no else had to suffer the way I had.!! “Do you regret it?” I asked him one night, as we stood on the rooftop of one of the newly built hospitals.
no one el
He turned to me, his dark eyes unreadable. “Regret what?“%
“Choosing me
He let out a low, dangerous chuckle.
“Seraphina” he murmured, stepping closer, trapping me between his body and the railing. “I would burn the world down for you.”}]
I swallowed hard, my pulse racing.
“I love you,” I whispered.
Ethan smirked “I know.”
And then he kissed me, the city lights twinkling below us, the future stretching endlessly ahead.
Months passed. Seasons changed
And I never heard Jason’s name again
He had vanished into the shadows, lost in the ruins of the empire he destroyed with his own hands.!!
But I didn’t care. I never looked back. I was happy. I was free.
And for the first time in my life…
I was exactly where I was meant to be!!
Five Years Later
“Mommy, come on!” Noah laughed, tugging at my hand as we ran along the beach.
Ethan walked beside us, his hand resting protectively on my lower back, his dark eyes soft as he watched me chase after Noah.!! We had built & life.
A beautiful, safe, happy life.
And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
I stood at the edge of the water, feeling the waves lap at my feet, feeling the sun kiss my skin, and I closed my eyes. I had been through hell
I had lost everything. But in the end, I had won.
I was free. I was loved.
And for the first time in my life, I was exactly where I was meant to be.”
The End
