Chapter 17: The Eve of the Wedding
Chapter 17: The Eve of the Wedding
The night before the wedding, a gentle rain fell over Hudson Valley, leaving the air fresh and sweet with the smell of wet pine and blooming roses.
Mia’s best friend and former colleague from her nursing days, Sarah, had arrived at the estate to help with final preparations. Laughter and sweet music echoed from the master suite upstairs where Mia was trying on her veil.
Downstairs, Dominic walked through the quiet hallways, stopping in front of the grand stained-glass window at the center of the mansion.
I joined him, carrying a final security report. "Perimeter is clear. Guest list is locked down. Local authorities are assisting with traffic control for tomorrow's arrival."
"Thank you," Dominic murmured.
Mia stepped out into the upper balcony, wearing a simple white silk robe, her long dark hair falling softly over her shoulders. She looked down at Dominic, her heart brimming with emotion.
"You should be resting, Mr. Vale," she called down playfully, her voice warm and melodic.
Dominic looked up, his expression softening into one of absolute devotion. "I can't sleep. I keep thinking this is all a beautiful dream that I might wake up from."
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Mia walked down the winding staircase, stopping right in front of him. She reached up, gently resting her soft palm against his cheek.
"It’s not a dream, Dominic," she whispered softly. "We fought through the storm. Tomorrow, we step into the sun forever."
