Merc (COMPLETED)

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Merc 🤎🐻

Neo looked back at me, twisting her mouth to the side as her eyes watered. I took her hand and led her down the aisle of white rose petals. Instead of red, I requested white—white roses, white balloons and candles, white garland and banner—white everything.

“Baby,” she whispered, gripping my hand.

Kneeling, I turned her slightly so that she was facing me. For a moment, I got lost in her beauty. She’d been wearing a lot of dresses because they were most comfortable against her belly. The white sweater dress she had on with white heels and gold accessories made her look ethereal. Her locs were pulled into a petal crown. Golden makeup accented her natural beauty.

Damn.

I was a lucky… blessed… man.

Pulling the ring I’d gotten from her father out of my pocket, I told her, “Your mother and father gave me this with their approval. I had it upgraded and resized to fit you.” Pausing, I pulled in a deep breath. All my confidence flew out the window momentarily. For a split second, I got nervous as hell. Chuckling, I shook away my nerves. “I love you, Neo. You’re not just a great addition to my life and family; you’re the crown. On top of your presence, you’re gifting me with a precious princess that I can’t wait to welcome into this world and fill with so much love.

“But I dare not do that before making her mother my wife. So will you do me the greatest honor of marrying me? Will you be my wife?”

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she nodded. Giggling, she wiped her face with her free hand.

Yes, Mercury! Of course!”

My grin spread as I slid the ring on her finger. With a moan, I felt weightless as I stood. Taking her into my arms, I kissed her deeply. I didn’t think it would ever happen… but Neo tamed the gangsta and made me her forever gentleman.