Ava started crying. She wailed as she said, “I’d marry you a thousand times over. Yes, absolutely! Now give me that ring!”
It wasn’t like I’d been expecting a different answer, but I was relieved all the same. I took the ring out from the petals and slipped it on her finger. It fit perfectly next to the original wedding band she had on. She threw her arms around me and flung herself forward so eagerly that she fell out of her wheelchair. I caught her, and we fell against the ground.
“Oh, Charlie! This was so perfect!” Ava kissed me over and over. “I can’t wait to start planning everything!”
“Wow, you’re really eager,” I said with a laugh.
“Well, yeah. Weddings make me horny!”
Everything makes you horny.Oberi flew down from the treetops and landed beside us.
“I can be as horny as I want! I’ve never had afiancébefore,” she gushed.
You guys were engaged last time for an hour. Still counts,Oberi argued.
“I don’t know who’s more excited for this wedding, you or my grandpa. That ring you’re wearing was my grandmother’s,” I said, stroking her hair back.
“I love it so much. You couldn’t have picked out a better ring. And it fits so perfectly with my first,” Ava babbled.
She started yanking at my shirt. “Put me back in my chair. Let’s get back to the palace right away, so we can have sex, then start planning this thing!”
Does it have to be in that order? Oberi asked.
Then she nuzzled our hair and said,I am truly happy for both of you. This is what was always meant to be.
It was. Ava was my destiny, and I wanted to show everyone just how much she meant to me. This wedding would be the start of it all.
I figured we’d return to the palace and spend some private time together, but the moment we stepped foot back through the double doors the room erupted into cheers.
“SURPRISE!”
My magic sensed that dozens of people were gathered in the main hall. Confetti fell from the ceiling, and a balloon bounced against my head.
“Congratulations to the happy couple!” My grandfather boomed. His footsteps approached beside me before he leaned in to whisper, “Youdidpropose, correct?”
I laughed. “Yes. I did.”
“Wonderful! The prince and his princess will be married again, in a royal wedding unlike any our empire has ever seen!” Cassiel cried out to the crowd. “Tonight, we celebrate!”
The rest of the room cheered, and music broke out. Ava leaned against my side and asked, “Did you know your grandpa was planning this engagement party?”
I smirked. “Nope. Told you he was excited.”
The party went on all night. There was music, food, and dancing, and about a million people came up to us to say congratulations.
It was… different, being welcomed by a big crowd of people who were excited for me. I hadn’t gotten that kind of support in my life before.
After we finished dinner, Alistair returned from the buffet and exclaimed, “They’ve got ass tons of chocolate cake! The damn thing’s taller than I am.”
The scent filled my nose, and my mouth was already watering. I got out of my chair.
“Where are you going?” Ava asked, though she already knew.
“I know you want some,” I teased. “I’ll bring you back a slice.”
I made my way over to the dessert table. I didn’t have a chance to grab a plate before someone shoved a dish in my hand.
“I already got you a piece,” a sultry female voice said. It must’ve been a servant.
