It was getting close to sunset as Shin Hye was almost finish getting ready for the wedding.  Starlight and Nadine was almost done with her

hair as they helped her put on her crown and wedding veil, while Laz and Hearties just applied the finishing touches to her make up.  As

Shin Hye stood up and turned around all of them started crying as they saw how beautiful she looked, they were all so happy for her. 

As they were talking cheerfully there came a knock at the door, Nadine opened the door and let Elder Lee and Guardian Hongki in. 

Jong Hyun looked at her with tears in his eyes as he walked up and hugged her, "I never thought I would get to see this day..thank you

little one", he said softly as he kissed her on the cheek and left.  Hongki stood there with a constipated look on his face, he was trying so

hard to be strong but as soon as she turned to look at him he burst into tears.  "When I was young I wanted to marry you..until you beat

me up in front of your father.  Your father was always so proud of you, you became the clan's priceless jewel because that was how

your father thought of you.  Thank you for giving me the honor of walking you down the isle, I will represent your honorable father today

in spirit", he said sincerely as she hugged him with tears in her eyes.  The vampress in the room had left so they could hurry and join

the rest of the Council since Elder Lee had ordered the whole Coalition Council matching bridesmaid dresses in a soft golden color to

match Shin Hye's wedding dress...so basically that night she had seventy six bridesmaids for her wedding which made her and all her

friends very happy.   Yong Hwa walked outside to fine the whole court yard and parts of the land full of their clan members, everyone

was having a good time as you could feel the excitement in the air.  He and his hyungs started walking to the alter where he and Shin

Hye will be getting married, he looked up to see his father dressed up in his ancient robes waiting patiently to conduct the wedding.  His

father had met him and his brothers half way as he proudly hugged all three of his sons telling everyone to look at how handsome they

looked in their tuxedos.  Jong Hyun had always liked to show off his sons, if he had baby pictures of them he would probably show them

off to everyone too.  As they walked up the isle to the alter Jong Hyun turned and smiled at his youngest son as he hugged him one

more time before taking his position again.  He looked at the orchestra that was already playing love songs and gave them a signal

which had them switch to a new song.  The sun was setting painting a perfect picture for a romantic wedding as Shin Hye walked out of

the house, Guardian Hongki slowly escorted her as Jong Hyun started singing them a love song for their wedding.  She walked down

the isle to the beat of Jong Hyun's sweet voice, everyone starred in awe as she looked so beautiful today.  Yong Hwa thought he was

watching an angel enter the gates of Heaven as she walked down the isle.  She had left him breathless once again as his heart skipped

a beat.. he was not even aware that his tears were slowly falling down his cheeks as he watched her walk down the isle to him.  Shin

Hye walked forward slowly looking at her future stare at her with tears in his eyes...God she loves him so much that even his name

alone can make her heart beat and seeing him wait for her at the alter made her cry with happiness.  As they reached the alter

Guardian Hongki gave Yong Hwa her hand before taking a seat in the front row.  Yong Hwa and Shin Hye looked at each other deep in

the eyes and everyone could feel the happiness and love they felt in their hearts. "My dear family thank you for coming together today

to witness and celebrate the union of my son Yong Hwa and his beautiful bride Shin Hye.  They both had wanted to speak from their

heart, so let us all listen to the words of true love", Jong Hyun said after he finished singing.  Yong Hwa gently squeezed her hand

before beginning, "Shin Hye my beautiful little leaf...I fell in love with you the moment I saw you crying under that big tree.  You had

instantly captured my heart as well as my soul without even trying.  I felt cupids arrow that day and every day after...you always leave

me breathless.  I will always and forever love you, honor you, protect you, and cherish you with everything I have inside me...this is my

eternal promise to you", he said softly with tears in his eyes.  Shin Hye's tears fell slowly as she squeezed his hand before beginning,

"Yong Hwa the moment you walked into my life you became my everything.  You had taken my heart when you had taken my hand and

dragged me to play with you at playground.  I had only one dream growing up and that was to marry my Oppa...thank you for making

my dream come true.  I promise I will always love you, honor you, encourage you, and treasure you forevermore", she said with a

beautiful smile.  "Today we have witnessed the union of TRUE eternal life mates...no man or vampire can ever break this bond and if

they try,  may God have mercy on his soul", said the Elder before giving the wedding couple his final blessing.  Jong Hyun looked at his

children in front of him as his love for them radiated in a golden glow slowly flowing around them, he had given his final blessing with his

energy level for the all to see and with that he said, "You may now kiss your bride".  Yong Hwa leaned down and gently captured Shin

Hye's lips as the golden light surrounded them, as he deepened their kiss the power of their love had made the golden light explode

causing a gasp throughout the clan.  Yong Hwa pulled from their kiss and started cheering happily as he picked her up off the ground

and held her bridal style as he swung her around in his arms making her laugh at his excitement.  He held on to her tightly yet gently

like he always does, he looked down at her lovingly and whispered "I love you" before kissing her one more time. 

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