Angel

Chapter 68

Marc

We stood side by side, even Emilio watching her walk down the aisle on her grandfather's arm. She had on a simple white gown that hung off her shoulders. We asked Emilio to renew his vows with her since this time it would be with her full consent. Victor had rigged up a large screen, but we didn't tell her the surprise yet.

The priest looked at us, completely confused, but money had a way of convincing people. We exchanged our vows and when he asked if anyone objected, the screen lit up and Violet yelled, "I object!"

Mattie looked at the screen, tears running down her face, "Bebe! I miss you so much! But why do you object?"

She giggled, "Because you haven't seen the pretty dress Daddy Bunny bought me." The screen wiggled and she vanished, then her high-pitched squeals filled the room as she ran down the aisle jumping into Angel's arms. "I missed you, Mama!"

Angel fell to the floor, cradling our daughter as she cried and kissed her face. "Oh my precious bebe, I've missed you too," she said, hugging her tightly.

"Angel?" I said, giving her a hand up. She smiled and took my hand.

The priest cleared his throat, "Well, I think that matter is resolved. Now, any further objections?" The room chuckled, but no one objected. "Good, well I now pronounce you husbands and wife. You may, well, you may kiss whoever," he chuckled. Poor guy, we had taken the liberty of sealing our own bonds as well as ours to Mattie. Corey and Raven had exchanged vows along with myself, Axel, and Brandon. I wouldn't be surprised if the old priest permanently retired after this.

I pulled her mouth to mine and kissed her then whispered, "Mine forever."

"Yours forever," she giggled.

Raven grabbed her and Violet in his arms and growled, "Bunny family kisses!" then covered their faces in kisses as they both laughed.

When he put them down, Corey grabbed her and pressed their foreheads together, "My little ones, I love you both," and kissed her gently, then placed a kiss on Violet's forehead.

Next, Brandon grabbed her and cupping her face kissed her. "My beautiful wife and daughter," he whispered as he wiped away a tear from her eye.

Axel pulled her to him next and dipped her back as she giggled and he kissed her, then peppered Violet's face with kisses, making her laugh.

Finally, my brother stepped forward. "Hello, pretty girl. I'm Emilio and I'd like to be your daddy too if you will have me," he said to Violet.

"His voice sounds funny like Daddy Bunny's, mama," she giggled.

Angel laughed, "So he does, Bebe. Can Mama tell you a secret? Mama and Emilio are going to have a baby. You're going to be a big sister."

Her eyes went wide. "Really?"

"Really," Angel said.

Violet shouted, "Yes!" and pumped her arm in a fist. "I'm gonna be a big sister, Daddies!" She jumped into Emilio's arms and squeezed his neck, "Thank you Daddy Eo!"

His eyes watered as he hugged her back, "You're welcome, my pretty girl."

Silas

I couldn't help but swipe away my own tears at their happy moment. I noticed Tori quietly slip into the hall and followed her. "Are you okay, ligi agapi?" She tried to hide it, but it was obvious she had been crying, and not just a few tears. I gently turned her around and lifted her chin, "Hey, what's wrong?"

"It's stupid. I guess it kinda hit hard that I don't have a family, and now Mattie doesn't even need me anymore," she sighed.

"You're wrong," I told her. I pulled her closer to me, brushing her hair back, "You have us, ligi agapi. We want to be your family, and maybe someday have our own ceremony."

She gaped, "But you don't even know me. How, why would you ever want someone like me?"

"You mean someone who is a fighter, a survivor, someone who stands up for others even at the risk of their own safety? Someone who loves beyond measure? Someone who despite the horrible things she has endured, still has the most pure heart? I can think of a million reasons we would want someone like that - someone like you, Tori." Tears freely streamed down her face as I wiped them away. "You need to realize your own worth. Let us help you see it." She nodded and I bent my head lower, "I'm going to kiss you now, ligi agapi, and I promise it will be the first of many more to come." She let out a contented sigh and our lips met, timidly at first, but the heat quickly built as I lifted her, my hands under her ass. Her legs wrapped around my waist and she moaned as I walked us back against a wall. Her arms clung to my neck as our kisses grew more desperate.

The sound of approaching footsteps made us break apart, her small body sliding down mine as I placed her back on the floor. We were both flushed and breathing hard as North came up. "Babygirl, if that's what a first kiss does to Silas, I can't wait until it's my turn," he told her, watching her face glow with blushes. 

Author's Notes:  A short chapter, I know, but a few moments of happiness before the war begins...and of course, wedding night smut ahead :)

Just a reminder, Tori's story with the Blackbourne men will not end in this book.  You'll have to read Little Broken Bird to see all of her story.