"I, Ryder, take you, Charlotte, to be my friend, my lover, the mother of my children, my wife and my queen. I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph. I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you, for all eternity." Through his speech I could feel my heart rate quicken and somehow I manage to repeat my own version of the vows without falter and judging by the look on Ryder's face he had felt just as I had. I knew what was going to happen next and before the officiant has time to speak Ryder has dropped my hands to wrap them around my waist pull me into him his hand coming up to caress my cheek. This was the part Ryder was most worried about I couldn't even count the number of times that he asked me if I was comfortable kissing in front of that many people. His warmth was more than enough to distract me from the number of people that had their eyes on us. "I now pronounce you husband and wife you may now kiss the bride." Chuckles sound through the crowd with the defeated sound of the officiants' voice. Ryder would do what he wanted either way. "Can I?" he whispers so low that only I can hear it. Not even with the slightest lift of my head in agreement his lips are softly pressed against mine. His hands running up the back he revels in the exposed skin of my back. He lets out growl from his throat and his kiss is harder on my lips. He pulls back a couple of seconds later his hand not leaving my skin. Out of the corner of my eye I can see the crowd rise to their feet as they bring their hands together in applause. I knew he was already mine but now everybody knew it and I didn't mind it. With Ryder's hand in mine he leads me back down the aisle with the bridal party and groomsmen behind us. The crowd still continues to clap and congratulate us. If Ryder hadn't stopped us and nodded towards Heidi who was in tears I don't think I would have noticed her. "You look beautiful sweetheart. I'll talk to you later." Her words were rushed as she wrapped her arms around me and pulling me into a small hug so I didn't have to release Ryder's hand. It all seemed to be a rush after that and I couldn't let it settle that now I had a last name, a family. We took the usual wedding photos in the gardens around where Ryder had first showed me his wolf. I could feel the excitement from the both of them as we stared into each other's eyes and the royal photographer took the pictures of the moments. Now I was stood outside the doors to the throne room. This was live. I was going to be officially crowned as the Queen of Jordena in front of the entire world's population that had decided to watch. My body was clad tightly in a deep purple dress that had pushed my chest up while the skirt fell from my waist with detailed layers. My hair had been slightly altered to carry the heavy crown that was going to be placed on my head. Ellie was next to me in a different dress like all the others but she was the only one that was stood with me outside the heavy doors. "It's going to be okay." She tries to soothe me in smooth voice. "All you have to do is swear your vows to Jordena and to Ryder as the king and then stand beside him and you can leave and then you can enjoy the rest of the night with your husband." It seemed easy but in reality it was a lot. 'Relax, I can feel you from in here baby.' Ryder's voice soon enters my mind. Looking towards Ellie I see that she seems lost in her own thoughts as she most likely communicated with someone else as well. 'The people, the cameras, I can't do it.' 'Don't worry about them. Just look at me and keep your mind open so if you have any problems I'll help you.' Letting out a sigh I think of what will be happening in less than twelve hours. Both Ryder and I would be on a plane to an unknown location and we'd be completely alone. I could feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and realised that it didn't belong to me. 'I can't wait Mrs Connolly.' "Are you ready?" Ellie interrupts the giggle that's about to leave my lips. Just look at Ryder, nothing else mattered to me except for his opinion. Nodding at her Ellie taps lightly at the door and I hear my name announced. As soon as the door is opened my eyes find Ryder stood to the left of the minister who would complete the coronation. He was still in his dress uniform from the wedding but with the way that his back was straighter with his hands locked in front of him he looked so much more like a King. My eyes quickly flick to Alexander who is stood just behind my husband with his own wife pressed to his side with a dress the same colour as mine but a smaller skirt. Allie had smiled softly t me but Alexander was tense and couldn't meet my eyes. Sliding my eyes back to Ryder I continue the long walk through the long room past all the people on my side with camera lens located on me. None of them mattered as I caught the small smile on Ryder's face. I could do this. When I reach the end of the room I drop lightly in front of the minister. Raising back up the minister starts a speech in Jordenian. I know his every word. Today I was going to swear myself to the country and to the people. Breathing through my speech I repeat the words that had been imprinted into my mind. A deep breathe can be heard from both Ryder and I since I had completed what I was supposed to say without fault. I know I shouldn't have done it but my eyes flick to Ryder with amusement, he catches my gaze with a wink. More words are spoken in Jordenian and I feel the weight of the crown lowered down on my head. It was only yesterday that I had first seen it. I was afraid to run my fingers over it let alone have it on my head. I could easily see why there was only a few that could handle it even with protective gloves on. He steps back as Ryder steps forward his hand gently sliding into mine as I step up and turn back to face the crowd. Squeezing Ryder's hand I watch in awe, the hundreds of people in the room bowing and curtsying in respect to me and Ryder.