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But that hen she noticed that there was a door on the side of the chapel opposite from her And Aldrec now stood in front of that doorway, dressed in a white robe It was similar to that which he hen he revealed his true forils at the he to her face as he began to walk towards the altar, giving her a slight motion to follow She did, and cae granite semicircle

He turned towards her; she did as well

He felt his left hand slip into her right She liked that feeling, and smiled He smiled back

"Repeat after an a recitation

"May the Divine bless this day that we have chosen for our union"

"May the Divine bless this day that we have chosen for our union," she repeated

"And may he forever seal it within our minds and hearts"

"And may he forever seal it within our minds and hearts"

He smiled, and touched his free hand to her lips

"By witness of the Divine, I confesslove for you, Mericlou I promise to you that I will forsake all others, and my heart, mind, and body shall be now and eternally yours"

Unsure at first, but at an encouraging nod from Aldrec as he removed his hand from her lips, she placed her hand to his

"By witness of the Divine, I confesslove for you, Aldrecliis I promise to you that I will forsake all others, and my heart, mind, and body shall be now and eternally yours"

Try as shedown her face His words, though probably a recitation that had been repeated countless ties, were nonetheless heartfelt and fervent To think that he loved her this s in this world, to be his wife, was a thought that shook her to the core of her being

She saw him smile as he took her other hand in his, and pulled her closer

"This day is non in heaven, and so shall it be known on this world You are my beloved wife"

"This day is non in heaven," Mericlou repeated, "and so shall it be known on this world You are my beloved husband"