LILY
The moment our bedroom door closed behind us, the weight of the day finally hit me. We'd done it. We were married. Ace was officially king, and I was his queen.
"Come here," Ace said softly, opening his arms.
I practically melted into his embrace, my face pressed against his chest as his arms wrapped around me completely. The familiar scent of him -pine and warmth and something uniquely Ace – surrounded me like a cocoon.
"Thank you," he whispered into my hair. "Thank you for making today the most perfect day of my entire life."
"It was perfect, wasn't it?"
"Beyond perfect. The ceremony, the hall, the surprise wedding..." His voice broke slightly. "You gave me everything I never knew I wanted."
I pulled back to look at his face, seeing the emotion shining in his eyes. "You deser
