The Future Queen and King of Dauntless

Chapter 51

Tris POV

Shauna and Zeke's place is almost done. They have been a lot happier since finding out about Tobias' gift to them. It will be ready for their wedding night, which is only a few days away. Uriah and Marlene will be wed tomorrow, and the castle is all a flutter trying to set up her perfect prissy princess wedding. The boys are helping with heavy lifting, and I am hiding from Marlene in Shauna's room. I feel like I can almost see the finish line. I just need to marry Tobias, the love of my life and no longer feel threatened. I am constantly looking over my shoulder in fear of being attacked, but it has been really quiet since coming back from Candor. I just can't seem to relax, it is most likely due to the wedding but I just keep having a feeling of dread.

Just as expected Marlene's wedding was way over the top. Her dress had to have at least six layers of tulle and satin. The train was the length of half the ballroom, and she had on a lavish veil. If you didn't know better you would think that she was becoming queen. My wedding will be nowhere near this extravagant. Yes, she is beautiful and yes the reception was flawless, but it was not something that I would have picked for myself.

The next day was just as busy with Shauna and Zeke's wedding. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. Instead of her father walking her down the aisle Zeke met her at the door of the ballroom and pushed her down the aisle so they were together. After the ceremony we all went to the reception, where Shauna took the brand new ramp into the garden, As soon as she and Zeke made it to the garden their new house was revealed to them. Shauna cried tears of joy as Zeke kissed the top of her head. After enjoying a lot of cake I was finally being separated from Tobias. He escorted me back to our room, and to say I am nervous would be a major understatement.

"Don't worry Tris, Eric will be here outside your door all night. No one is going to hurt to you, I promise." Tobias tells me than kisses me on my forehead, the tip of my nose and finally my lips.

"I wish you could stay tonight."

"After tomorrow I will never leave your side again. I love you Tris. Get some rest."

I nod and close the door. I head to the bathroom then slip under the covers and try to sleep, the bed is cold without Tobias. I sigh and close my eyes.

I open my eyes to the feeling of the warm sun on my face. I smile. It is finally here, the day I become Tobias' wife and the day I become the queen of Dauntless, though that doesn't matter to me only Tobias does. I get out of bed, and run to the bathroom to shower and prepare for the day. I can't seem to wipe the smile off my face, my parents showed up yesterday and Caleb has been here since Marlene and Uriah's wedding. I hear a knock on the door and go to open it, hoping to see Tobias, though I know I won't. He has been gone since last night, as rules I can't see him till the wedding. I sigh and open the door the huge smile on my face growing more.

"Mother!"

"Hello darling, I am here to help you get ready for your wedding."

I jump up and down and hug my mother. I have missed her these last few months. I wish I could tell her everything that has been happening, but I don't want to chance her calling off the wedding.

I pretty much drag my mother to the closet and hand her the black garment bag containing my wedding dress. I see her eye the closet with a raised eyebrow, I follow her gaze and see mine and Tobias' clothes hanging there. I mentally slap myself for not realizing it was like that, I know my mother doesn't approve of us 'sleeping' together before marriage. After tonight though it won't matter. I carefully unzip the bag and pull out my wedding dress. When I hold it up against myself I can't help brighten my smile even more. I hear my mother gasp and see a single tear escape her eye.