Wanted

Chapter 42

"Is this ok?" I asked Austin, as I looked in the mirror, and secured my cuff links.

"Yeah. You look good." He said, clapping me on the shoulder. 

"Are you nervous?" He asked me.

"Not about marrying her. I'm worried about her, and how she is doing." I said.

"Want me to go check on her?"

I nodded to him through the mirror as I took a deep breath. As Austin walked out, my dad walked into the room.

"Want a drink?" He asked me.

"Dear god, yes!" I said, making Dad chuckle.

He poured two glasses of scotch and held up his glass.

"To you, and the rest of your life." He said as he tipped his glass to mine.

"Thank you." I said smiling.

Rylie's POV

"Suck in girl!" Seth said as he zipped the back of my dress.

"Not a time for fat jokes, Seth." I said, over my shoulder. He just smiled and winked at me.

Lori was behind me touching up my hair, and making sure I was ready. There was a soft knock on the door, and Seth stuck his head out.

"Nick just wanted me to check and see how she was doing." I heard Austin say.

"She's good." Seth said opening the door so Austin could see me.

"Holy shit!" he said as he quickly stepped inside, and closed the door behind him.

"Is that a good or a bad, 'holy shit'?" I asked.

"Definitely a good one." He said smiling at me.

"Hey! I'm right here!" Seth said, crossing his arms.

"I know, and you are sexy as hell." Austin said, pulling Seth into a hug and pecking his lips.

"Mmmm. Better." Seth said looking up at Austin.

"Is there anything you want me to tell Nick?" Austin asked.

"Tell him that I love him, and that I am just fine." I said smiling at him.

"Tell him I love him too, and not to drink too much scotch with Jay." Lori added in.

"Ok. We will see you soon." Austin said, smiling.

Nick's POV

There was a knock on the door, and Austin walked back in.

"How is she?" I asked a little too eager.

"She is doing ok. She said to tell you that she loves you, and that she is fine." Austin said. I took a deep breath and took another sip of my scotch. "...and your mom said not to drink too much scotch with your dad." He said with a chuckle.

I smiled and just shook my head. "How did she look?" I asked with a smirk.

Austin smiled back at me, "Unbelievable. I almost forgot Seth was in the room."

"Dude." I said with my brow furrowed.

"Dude..." He said back smiling and nodding. "She is gorgeous."

I smiled a huge smile, and tossed back the rest of my drink. I looked down at my watch, "Lets go. It's time."

We walked out to the main room, and up to the front, where the makeshift altar was. Austin got ordained so he could be the one to marry us, rather than some random old guy.

I stood at the front, and Austin took his place to my right. My parents were here, and Rylie invited Captain Cortez, and his family, along with every officer that protected her, and their families. My parents were sitting in the front row, and I smiled and winked at my mom. She mouthed, 'I love you, baby'.

Soft music started to play and I looked up at the door way, waiting for Rylie. A few seconds later, I saw her as Seth walked her down the aisle to me. She was wearing one hell of a dress. It hugged her body in all the right places, and fell into a beautiful lace trimmed skirt with a train. The bodice of her dress is a sheer lace, that added the perfect amount of sexy to her classy dress. 

I met her eyes, and smiled as I saw her biting her lip. She knew exactly what she was doing when she picked that dress. I took a few steps forward, Seth gave me her hand, and I led her up to the altar. I couldn't resist myself and I pulled her in for a kiss.

"Hey! It's not time for that yet!" Austin said, making everyone laugh.

I looked right into her eyes, and said, "Sorry, I couldn't help it."

Austin cleared his throat as he started the ceremony. We both stood facing him, but i couldn't take my eyes off of Ryile. She kept catching me looking at her, and pointing to Austin, telling me to listen, but I just couldn't look away.

We exchanged traditional vows. We talked about writing our own, but we both knew that we wouldn't be able to get through them without sobbing. We decided to do traditional vows at the ceremony, and make more personal vows to each other in private.

"Nick, do you take Rylie to be your lawfully wedded wife, for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

"Well, that's good. Rylie, Do you take Nick to be your lawfully wedded husband, for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." She said without any hesitation.

"Oh thank god." Austin said, earning another laugh.

"Then by the power vested in me by the grumpy old guy who smells like sauerkraut, and works for the state of Florida, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Nick, NOW you may kiss your bride."

I pulled her into me and kissed her like we were the only ones in the room. I slowly tipped her back into a low dip, and moved one of my hands down to cup her ass.

There were whistles and catcalls as I brought her back up, feeling her smile against my lips.

I led her back up the aisle, and out the main doors. We met Austin at a small table outside, and he signed the license, then I did. I handed Rylie the pen, knowing this was the scariest part for me. She took the pen with a smile, and signed again, with no hesitation. We had a photographer take a few pictures, before I led her to the mustang, and helped her in. We decided we didn't want a reception. We just wanted to go home, and then leave the next morning for our honeymoon to Aspen, Colorado.

I drove us home, and picked her up, carrying her over the threshold of the door. I took her straight into the bedroom, and sat her on the bed. I knelt down in front of her and slipped her shoes off. She stood up and slowly wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Nothing is going to change, right?" She asked softly.

"Just your last name." I said as I kissed her.