Tyler parted his lips first. I was left panting, grasping his wrist as I caught my breath.

            “I love you,” he murmured as he slowly pulled away his face.

            “I love you too.”

            As the sound of the silver-and-blue bells spread in the air, Tyler and I walked the blood red carpet with hands entwined to one another, souls bound to each other.

            We walked down the carpet not just as husband and wife, but as two souls connected with a far deeper bond—

            We walked down the aisle as mates, unyielding and unbroken. Shining and jovial as ever.

            “Long live Elaine and Tyler!” Everyone cheered as each one of...