Chapter 19 - THE WEDDING OF THE KING
They didn't marry in a cathedral.
They didn't invite politicians.
They didn't announce it to the city.
They married in the estate garden.
Snow had melted.
Spring flowers had begun appearing along the stone paths.
Levi stood beside Diamond.
Caprice walked toward them.
Diamond couldn't take his eyes off her.
When she reached him, he whispered:
"You look beautiful."
She smiled.
"You look nervous."
"I am."
"Why?"
"Because this is the first thing in my life I can't control."
She laughed softly.
"Good."
The ceremony was small.
Simple.
Real.
When they exchanged vows, Diamond didn't promise forever.
He promised every day.
Caprice didn't promise to save him.
She promised to stand beside him.
When they kissed, Levi looked away.
Then wiped his eyes.
Diamond noticed.
"Are you crying?"
"No."
"You are."
"Shut up."
Caprice laughed.
The sound filled the garden.
And Diamond realized something.
This was what happiness sounded like.
Not applause.
Not power.
May you like
Not fear.
Laughter.
