ith pieces from the sides being braided until they met in the middle at the back of her head. A few loose strands fell down the side of her face in an effortless

even bright than usual. Matching her hair and makeup, she was wearing the most exquisite topaz shaded gown she had ever seen. It started with a strapless corset, amplif

und her mid biceps and a extravagant topaz choker, detailed with golden

. oh, Belle." She pouted, before engulfing her daughter in a tight, life-threateni

." Sutton gasped, admi

d, pouting her lips as she ador

ng.." Lottie started. "Get th

s completely normal for faeries to proudly show off their wings. She crinkled her nose an

never get over how

y fluttered, they sparkled as though they were decorated with diamonds. Because her most prominent ability was fire, many people expected her wings to repr

ith the click of her fingers. Not only that, much like her mother, she had control over all the elements. It was just that fire was the element she was most connected to. Again, like her mother, Belle co

y sweet girl." Serena placed a gentle kiss on her daughters cheek.

d was ready to carry out her duties, the sooner this day was over the sooner that could ha

r nervous, the last time Belle needed was her feelings towards him being conflicted further. But as the nervous but

n and she needed to do better to remember that. She shouldn't be excited to see him. The man was infuriating, he purposely pressed her buttons to get a reaction out of her for his own amu

er, Belle. No

" She told

ony was taking place. She hadn't known what to expect and despite her mother always taking

. With every step, there was a new coloured reflection beneath her like little orbs of light. Pinks, blues, purples, greens, all reflecting from the intricate flowers that

avourite half-up do, but instead cascading down his back in a way that had her fingers itching to comb through it, to feel the silkiness of the st

mpleted with the traditional Avalon cape which, much like his waistcoat, was a deep emerald shade with gold embroid

t, he couldn't take his eyes away from her. Butterflies fluttered in the pit of his stomach as for the first time, he finally felt nervous. Seeing her this way, Layke realised he could be in deep trouble. His heart

because of the attraction between them. It couldn't possibly be anything else. As mesmerising as Belle looked, she was still the hot-head

um as she prepared to officiate the couple's nuptials. As Belle joined the stage, Gladdis shot h

d her hand in his momentarily startling Belle, who quickly d

joining of Prince Layke of Avalon and Princess Belle of Midsummer, as they not only unit

vows. The subjects of the two kingdoms were provided with the opportunity to rebut the union, but no one came forward. Queen Serena h

r lawfully wedded wife, but as your chosen Queen and promise to love her, protect her, accept her subjects

was their final opportunity to back out of this agreement. But for some reason

nfirmed with

lawfully wedded husband, but as your chosen King and promise to love him, protect him, accept his subjects a

and a slow nod, Bel

hem did as told, lifting their palms for Gladdis to complete the last part of the ceremony. Neither of them seemed

their blood to mix as they cemented their bond in marriage to one another and joining the two kingdoms as one. Their gazes at one another as a

ressing not only the now married couple but also the guests. "I now introduce you to K

ince he first met her several days ago and many times, he had come close. It felt as though he was ripping off a band-a

r cheek. Belle subconsciously leaned into his touch, warmth spreading over her skin from his proximity. He leaned down to her, their lips barely millimetres apart. His eyes fell to h

ed so only she could hear, the war

ly and claiming them as his own. He ran his tongue against her skin, making her mouth part, before he effortle

something felt so right between them in this moment that they simply couldn't quite bring themselves to do it. It was as if they needed it, they nee

aim the other with such desire. There was no care in the world about the lack of oxygen in their lungs,

lled away, they locked e

ng had