Total pages in book: 95
Estimated words: 88350 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 442(@200wpm)___ 353(@250wpm)___ 295(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 88350 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 442(@200wpm)___ 353(@250wpm)___ 295(@300wpm)
Though both sets of parents would have preferred a minister, Beau and Lia had gently prevailed on this one issue. It pleased them to weave their vanilla and D/s worlds together in this small way.
Anthony beamed as he regarded them, looking as proud as any parent. His deep, sonorous voice carried as he said, “We gather here today in this beautiful setting to celebrate the union of Lia and Beau, two extraordinary individuals who have chosen to embark on this incredible journey together. I’ve had the privilege to witness their love story unfold from the very beginning. It’s abundantly clear that they are each other’s perfect match.”
The secret smile he offered at the double meaning of his words was met by their answering grins.
Sobering, he now spoke directly to them. “Love isn’t just an emotion. It’s a profound connection that transcends time and circumstance. It’s the force that brings two people together, drawing them closer, guiding them through life’s challenges and uplifting them during moments of joy. Love is what makes us human. It’s the thread that weaves our stories together.”
Again addressing their guests, he continued, “Today Beau and Lia stand before us, declaring their love for each other in front of witnesses who hold them dear. They are making a commitment to nurture and protect this love, to cherish it as the most precious gift they have been given. Their love isn’t just the foundation of their partnership. It’s the heartbeat of their journey together.”
Beau was in a daze of pure happiness as he and Lia exchanged their vows. The collaring ceremony had been intense and powerful. But there was something so delicately sweet and almost sacred about this more traditional, vanilla ceremony.
The sun had begun its descent behind the mountains, casting a warm, golden glow over everything as the sky transformed into shades of pink and orange. At a nod from Anthony, Mark, who had indeed remembered them, handed Anthony the ring boxes. Beau and Lia had designed the rings themselves, choosing, as a nod to Beau’s passion for Kinbaku, a love knot motif. Made of rose gold, the rings consisted of two intertwined loops in a continuous pattern. Lia hadn’t wanted a separate engagement ring. As a compromise, they’d incorporated a diamond at the center of her ring’s knot.
Anthony handed Lia’s ring to Beau. Smiling so wide his face hurt, Beau took Lia’s small hand in his. Slipping the ring onto her finger, he said, “With this ring, I pledge my love and commitment to you, now and always.”
Tears sliding down her soft cheeks, Lia accepted Beau’s ring from Anthony. As she placed the ring on his finger, she replied, “With this ring, I give you my love, my commitment and my unwavering devotion.”
“I now pronounce you husband and wife,” Anthony said. “I invite you to seal this union with a kiss.”
Applause and cheering erupted all around them. But the sound faded away as Beau took Lia’s face in his hands. As their lips touched, he was overwhelmed by the deep and unconditional love he felt for her. As her arms circled his neck, their lips parted, tongues dancing together.
The kiss was a symbolic union of their souls, a promise of lifelong partnership, not just as husband and wife, but as Master and slave, with all the passion and intensity such a union entailed.
When they finally parted, Beau looked down at his beautiful girl with a big smile. She grinned back and reached for his hand. “I’m starving. Where’s the cake?”