The King's True Queen (Completed)

Chapter 10. 1810

One month later, towards the beginning of June, Alexander and Serafina were married at Windsor Chapel. The guest list was very grand, consisting of over 500 people. Everyone was anxious to see the new king and queen be married. Each row of pews was filled to the brim with spectators.

Alexander and Serafina decided to match one another, wearing outfits of gold and white. Alexander was wearing a gold three-piece suit of silk with black boots and a white button up shirt with a white cravat. Serafina was wearing a gown of white with gold sparkles that had cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. White and gold silk slippers completed her ensemble, and both of them were wearing gloves. Alexander had his hair neatly combed and Serafina had her hair fixed into a side bun with curls.

The minister performing the ceremony smiled at the couple, having just spoken for the last 15 minutes. It was time for him to address the couple. He cleared his throat before speaking. "Alexander, do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for as long as you both shall live?"

Alexander beamed, his eyes sparkling. "I do."

The minister turned his attention to Serafina. "Serafina, do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for as long as you both shall live?"

Serafina smiled radiantly. "I do."

The minister smiled before addressing the crowd. "I now pronounce you husband and wife!"

Alexander brought Serafina tightly against him for a passionate kiss, one of several that they had shared over the last several days but in private. He held her against him, feeling her heart beat with his own. He had his wife and queen.

Serafina held him close, kissing back with equal passion she was his wife and queen. And he was her husband and king.

Alexander came away moments later, smiling broadly. "I love you my darling."

Serafina smiled at him. "As I love you my dearest. We are finally together."

Alexander. "Yes we are on my love."

Over the next several minutes, the two of them allowed their guests to come up to the altar and offer their congratulations. Among those guests was Charles and Bernadette, Alexander's brother and sister, David and Madeline, and Serafina's brothers and sister, Frederick Edward Richard and Caroline. They exchanged tight hugs and kisses with their family, handshakes and hand kisses with friends and acquaintances. As soon as that was taken care of, the newlyweds escorted their guests to the reception hall for a lovely evening of dancing and merriment.

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Five hours into the wedding ball, Alexander and Serafina decided that it was time for the two of them to make their way upstairs to their marriage bed. They asked some of the servants to make sure that their guests who were not family retired to their carriages safely. Their siblings would be staying in the guest chambers for the night.

Once alone in their chamber, Serafina became nervous. She knew what was about to come, and despite the fact that she was ready for it, she still had no idea what to expect. Bernadette had informed her of everything that went on during the marriage night, but she was a little apprehensive and not sure what to do. She watched Alexander close the door behind them, her heart pounding as he turned to face her.

Alexander moved slowly towards her, taking her face between his hands and fixing his eyes with her own. His voice was gentle. "We don't have to do anything tonight if you're not ready darling, I can wait."

Serafina shook her head, her eyes glued with his. "No, I don't want to wait. I'm ready, and I want you."

At those words, their lips came together for a sweet and passionate kiss, their fingers beginning to remove one another's clothing. As soon as the last layer was removed, they stepped back to admire one another. Their eyes traveled hungrelly down each other's bodies, outlining every curve and muscle that they possessed. When their eyes met again, they were dark with desire.

Alexander purred softly as he moved behind Serafina, removing her bun and allowing her hair to cascade down her bare shoulders and back. He moved his hands down her body, stroking and squeezing her warm flash as his lips moved to her neck. "Beautiful."

Serafina whimpered softly at his remark, closing her eyes and tilting her head back to give him more room. She was becoming undone at his words, at his touch. She didn't think she could last much longer, and by the hard presence at her back side, she knew he couldn't last much longer either. Turning around, she intertwined her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately.

Alexander growled, kissing back with desire and longing. He brought them to the bed, gently laying her down against the soft deep red velvet covers. He moved to hover above her, his eyes dark as he gazed down at her. He stroked her cheek tenderly. "I promise to be gentle."

Serafina took a breath, knowing that he would be gentle with her as promised. Giving him a soft kiss, she moved so that she was lying underneath him, allowing her legs to fall open for him with pure surrender. Staring deep into her husband's eyes, she knew, beyond all doubt, that she was ready to be claimed. Her voice was just as soft as his as she spoke. "Take me."