"I do," Thea said, her voice echoing the silent hall. Freya held her lips in excitement.

'Now, you have been called to love one another. With the power invested in me by the church and the word of God, I declare you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.'

His hand went round her waist instantly bringing her close to him. He closed the gap between them without wasting any time, sealing their lips together in a deep kiss. Absent minded to the never ending cheering of the crowd, they sealed their newly founded bond.

When he finally let go, they were taking deep breaths, paying for the...