#CHAPTER 83: The Last Night

MILA I spent the day before the wedding putting last-minute touches on the table arrangements and bouquets for the bridesmaids. I was running around the castle, frantic, while Felix and Rowena focused on setting up the great lawn for the ceremony. Sea and Sky had been placed in the trusty hands of my sous chef until the wedding was over, even though I went to the restaurant every morning to review the menus and help with prep. Although I was so excited for the wedding, a part of me yearned for the quiet on the other side–when Felix and I would be married and I could go back to spending every day at my restaurant. I was in the middle of placing lilacs into a vase with Isla when someone came up behind me and wrapped their arms around my waist. I almost screamed until I heard the low, familiar voice say my name. “Hi, Mila,” Felix said. “I’m sorry, did I scare you?” “A bit,” I admitted, twisting in his arms so that I could give him a kiss in greeting. “How goes t