The King and Queen of Illea

Chapter two

Americas POV

Maxon opens the door and just stands there staring at me until I step up to him and give him a quick kiss. I begin to pull away but he wraps his arms around my waist and holds me in place for a few more seconds.

"You look amazing." He whispers. I am wearing the third and final dress of the day. It is a light green and has little jewels all over. The necklace I wear is from my father. Maxons bracelet is on my right wrist with a silver bangle on my left. He offers me his arm and I, of course, accept. We walk down to the party. I lay my head on his shoulder as we walk.

Maxons POV

We walk slowly toward the ballroom knowing this will be our last few minutes alone together until after the reception. As we arrive I notice America tense up she doesn't like all the attention being on her. This transition will definitely be hard for her. The doors open revealing a crowd of people. The former selected, her family, the royal families from countries we are allied with and dignitaries from Illea. America stands tall as we are announced for the first time as the King and Queen. She puts on a smile for the crowd. I lead her out to the dance floor where we begin our first dance. I remember how we danced at the Halloween ball. I knew then that I wanted to marry her. Then I remember dancing in the rain on the roof only a few months ago. My smile widens, she told me later that that was when she let herself realize she truely loved me. I lean down and whisper in her ear,

" I love you Queen America Shreave."

" I love you too King Maxon Shreave." She answers.

We dance and dance until they announce that dinner is going to be served now. At the table with us will be her family and Marlee and Carter. Marlee and Carter came out of hiding as soon as I was crowned king. They were made our personal assistance's. America was so pleased by this we spent the whole day together that day.

For dinner we are served a tomato bisque, with a salad. For the entree we have stuffed flounder and roasted vegetables. The desserts are strawberry tarts.

Americas POV

Everything about the reception is wonderful. While we ate Maxon never let go of my hand, I was grateful for that, he steadied me. Having everyone stare at us all night was nerve-racking. This is going to take a lot of getting used to. Dinner is ending, they start to clear all the plates away. Maxon makes the announcement that everyone is welcome to stay and celebrate, but that he and I will be leaving to start our honeymoon. I get butterflies in my stomach, Maxon said that our honeymoon was going to be in three different places. First we were going to the Italy, then to a place once called Madagascar. The third spot was a surprise from Maxon to me.