In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 363

Amelia squeezed his arm, to show him how grateful she was for his support. "I'm okay, I promise."

The walk down the aisle seemed both endless and over far too fast. When they reached the altar, her father placed her hand in Niko's with solemn formality before stepping back to join her mother in the front row.

"You look beautiful," Niko murmured, his voice low enough that only she could hear.

"Thank you," she whispered back.

The Archbishop stepped forward, his voice ringing out through the cathedral as he began the ancient ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and these witnesses, to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony..."

Amelia let the familiar words wash over her, acutely aware of Niko's hand holding hers, warm and reassuringly solid. Unlike other less formal weddings, there was no opportunity for personal vows, as royal tradition demanded the traditional service, unchanged for centuries. Even if they could say their own vows, what could they say to one another? They had only known each other for a few short days.

"Prince Nikolai Theodore Contarini, will you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live together in holy matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall live?"

Niko's voice was clear and strong. "I will."

"Amelia Wilson, will you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in holy matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him, so long as you both shall live?"

Amelia looked up into Niko's dark eyes. "I will."

The Archbishop guided them through the exchange of rings. Alexei stepped forward, presenting a velvet pillow bearing two bands, Niko's, a simple platinum band, and Amelia's, a delicate diamond-encrusted ring that matched her engagement ring, which was also placed on her finger at the same time. They hadn't even had time to do that before. She would make sure to ask Niko questions about the set later.

Niko's fingers were sure as he slid the ring onto her finger. "With this ring, I thee wed."

Amelia took his ring, noting how warm it felt in her palm. She placed it on his finger, repeating the words. "With this ring, I thee wed."

The Archbishop pronounced them husband and wife. And then came the moment Amelia had both anticipated and dreaded.

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