Chapter 384

• "Today you’re wearing white, choosing me — and you expect my soul to stay calm? You’re about to belong to me in every lifetime that follows. That’s worth a few tears," he whispered, his voice low and trembling just enough to make my stomach flutter.
• "Okay, now you're going to make me cry," I said, blinking quickly to fight back the tears threatening to spill.
• "I’ve never begged for anything in my life, Ayla. Not from men. Not from fate. Not from God. But I wanted you badly enough that I did. So yes, I’m crying — because my greatest desire isn’t a dream anymore. She’s standing with me at the altar."