The Vampire's Soulmate (BWWM) (Complete)

Chapter 31: Wedding Bells

"You look so beautiful baby" my mother whispers in awe snapping me out of my gazing.

"Please don't cry because then I'm really going to cry" I say turning to face her.

She nods smiling weakly, "here" she hands me a pearl necklace. "It was your grandmother's, now it's your something old and barrowed.

She puts it around my neck just as my girls walk in, each wearing a lavender dress. I never understood all bridesmaids wearing the same dress. Not everybody looks good wearing the same thing. My girls did well and in my favorite color.

"You look beautiful Zay" Jas says in awe.

I giggle, "thanks to y'all."

Rea shakes her head, "no Matteo picked this out all on his own this is our first time seeing it."

"Please don't make me cry" I groan fanning my face. "He's amazing when he wants to be" I giggle.

They laugh nodding, "it's time" my mother says.

I take a deep breath before she places my veil on my head. They lead me out the room back to the entrance. They hand me a bouquet of white roses and purple lilies. One by one they go through the double doors. My father pops up next to me.  "Ready?" he asks.

I smile, "as ready as I'll ever be."

The double doors open and I watch as our family and friends stand. I wrap my arm around my father's and start the walk down the aisle. I focus on Teo watching as he grins at me, he clenches his jaw before looking away. I know like me he's trying to get his emotions under control. Though I love the effect of seeing me has on him. It's good to see your man just as excited and nervous to marry you as you are to him. He and the rest of his groomsmen are wearing black suits with lavender vests and black bowties.

"Who gives this woman away?" the pastor asks when we reach the front.

"I do father" my dad says helping me up next to Teo placing my hand in his before moving to sit next to my mother.

Teo lifts my veil before we both turn to the pastor. "Today we are gathered here to join Danica Woods and Matteo Mancini in holy matrimony. It's a union that shouldn't be entered into lightly." He pauses, "if there's anyone who believes these two shouldn't be joined, speak now or forever hold your peace." He pauses before nodding, "the two have also prepared their own additional vows."

Teo clears his throat, "surprise baby." Everyone laughs, "I vowed to protect you and our family and give you everything you want and need. This is me doing that. Since that day you walked into my club I knew I'd do anything for you. You annoy the shit out of me sometimes." Everyone laughs, "but I'd take the shit any day. Thank you for making me the man I am today and helping me believe in the institution that is love." He wipes my tears away, "only would I be this vulnerable for you. Fuck this shit, I love your short ass enough said."

I clear my throat, "clearly I'm not prepared but I'm just going to be honest and speak from my heart." I take a deep breath, "you annoy the heck out of me too." Everyone laughs, "I love you so much it scares me. We've been through some real shit but everyday you prove why I'd go through the trenches with no one but you." I sniffle, "you've helped me realize that those before you meant nothing. I'd die and live for you any day of the week. I vow to be the shoulder to cry on, the ear to confide in, and the best wife I can be. I vow not to be as annoying." I laugh along with everyone else. "I vow to be all that you need me to be and more. I love the shit out of your annoying ass." We both grin.

"Do you Matteo Vincent Mancini take Danica Zaylee Woods to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part?" the pastor asks.