There is nothing more beautiful than watching an innocent angel fall apart at my sinful actions. I'm going to ruin her.
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"You know," she whispers, "Everyone would be disgusted by the things I would let you do to me."
I smirk. She's made for me...
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My bridal suite was empty.
Wall to wall. Window to window. It was just me.
The makeup artist had already left, and my few bridesmaids were getting flowers ready in the front hall of the church.
If I was anyone else, I would've been upset because of it.
But I wasn't phased by it. Not when I had my future right in front of me.
I was finally getting the love I deserved.
Staring at myself in the mirror, I reflected on everything that led to this moment.
Every part of me that ever felt worthless was healing, and it was beautiful. I wasn't broken or scarred or ugly, I was okay. I was alive, and I was breathing. My hand subconsciously came up to the necklace that Eros gifted me, his mother's essence practically engraved into it.
I hoped that wherever she was, she would approve of me. Even though I would never get to meet her.
I knew my mom would've been proud of me for taking risks, and I know she'll be right beside me when I walk down that aisle today.
I was content. I could breathe.
I was excited, too.
I want to live, not just survive like I've done in the past.
A smile crawled its way onto my face, sneaking past the worry and stress in my mind.
I stood, brushing out the dress I spent thousands on.
I loved it. I loved this. I loved him.
This was all I was going to ever need in life. Just him.
Luckily, my gown was lightweight and comfortable, surprisingly so. I could easily move, but I doubt I will need to make any sudden movements. Maybe only if I can't resist jumping my husband's bones on the alter.
That would be bad. But also nice.
I smirked to myself at my thoughts.
I couldn't wait for this honeymoon.
My mind wondered some more as I gathered my bouquet and waited for my bridesmaids to let me know everything was ready.
I kept catching my own eyes in the mirror. I stared at my reflection like I was a little girl looking toward her future.
I could see it.
I could see every wonderful experience that this marriage had in store for me.
