Bodyguard's Love

Chapter 40

The long days of winter came to an end to give way to a radiant, soft spring. The sky was clear, the clouds as white as cotton and the rays of sunshine were warm and comforting. The trees resumed their beautiful colors and the bushes bloomed with flowers again.

Everyone had gathered in the great hall of the capital, dressed in very classy and elegant clothes. The hall was wonderfully decorated with white and red roses everywhere, a pretty tapestry and chairs that were covered with a white silk fabric that was adorned with red embroidery.

At the end of the room, in front of Duke Lobelia who acted as an officiant, stood Elion who was dressed in an official Imperial Knight's outfit which was white in color with silver buttons and embroidery. He was also wearing a pair of black boots and his hair was neatly and beautifully styled.

The young man looked very nervous and very impatient to see his bride as he couldn't hide the smile that adorned his handsome face.

The latter entered the room accompanied by the father of the young knight. She was wearing a gorgeous princess-style wedding dress with silk and sheer chiffon as the sleeves. She was also wearing a very pretty silver-colored jewelry that was adorned with precious stones that her husband had given her previously. As for her hair, it was styled in a lovely low bun and above it was placed a small headband to hang the white veil in it.

Everyone stood up as the bride and her father-in-law walked over to the officiant and the groom. She was extremely beautiful, especially in Elion's eyes who couldn't help but be moved by the sight.

Arriving in front of them, the old man let go of her hand after placing it on his son's. He resumed his place and sat down next to the guests, tears in his eyes with emotion.

The young couple stood up, facing each other while taking each other's hand, a shy smile on their faces with slightly rosy cheeks.

"We gathered here on this beautiful day to celebrate together the marriage of Sir Elion Andvari and his beloved, Emery Salathiel," Angus announced with a smile on his face.

With these words, the duke turned his head towards the young knight and fixed his gaze on him.

"Elion Andvari, will you take Emery Salathiel as your wife and promise to love and cherish her until death do you apart?" he asked.

"Yes, I promise," the latter replied with a loving gaze towards his lover.

After that, the duke turned his head towards the bride.

"Emery Salathiel, will you take Elion Andvari as your husband and promise to love and cherish him until death do you apart?"

"Yes, I do," replied the young girl with rosy cheeks.

"By the sacred bonds of marriage, I declare you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride," the duke announced, a very big smile on his face.

With these words, Elion lifted the veil of his beloved and kissed her passionately to the applause of the crowd that was watching them with happiness.

After that, the couple moved towards the exit, followed by the guests who threw red and white rose petals at them while applauding them cheerfully.

Arriving outside, the young bride took her bouquet and turned around to throw it from behind towards her friends. It was Mina that caught it which made her blush hard, something that made the other girls laugh at her while teasing her.

The young lady cast a quick glance towards her fiancé who was standing next to his father and Captain Koraxos. Indeed, Eric and Mina had celebrated their engagement a few days ago, just like Azusa and Matthew.