#Chapter 299: The End

TWO MONTHS LATER The sun cast a warm glow over the royal gardens of the Ethereal Palace as Lucas and I stood across from each other, ready to exchange our vows in front of our closest friends and family. Grandma Jo, Victoria, and James stood by our sides, along with King Alex, Professor Black, and Liam. Alex actually insisted on officiating our wedding which took some convincing. Lucas wasn't too keen on the idea. "Imagine being able to tell people that the Alpha King was the one who married you two," Alex had said, wiggling his eyebrows at Lucas. "Doesn't that make for a good story?" Lucas rolled his eyes playfully. "Yeah, a story we'd have to explain for the rest of our lives. No thanks." I chuckled, patting Alex on the shoulder. "I think it's a fantastic idea, Your Majesty." Alex grinned, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "I know, isn't it? I do love a good story. Perhaps I'll write a book about it." Lucas shot me a sideways glance, a playful glint in his eye. "