The Wedding Day

Luxury cars lined the driveway of the Hawthorne estate as servants carefully unloaded countless wedding gifts from their trunks. Elegant boxes wrapped in expensive ribbons, rare antiques, fresh flowers, and gifts from influential families were carried into the mansion one after another.

Standing quietly by his bedroom window, Eren watched everything unfold without saying a word. It had been a week since Sebastian Ravenscroft and his mother, Victoria, had arrived in Wintermere to finalize the wedding arrangements.

Ever since then, the estate had been filled with guests, servants, and endless preparations, yet Eren had never felt more isolated.

A gentle knock came from his bedroom door.

The head maid stepped inside with a respectful bow. “Young Master, your father has asked you to join him in the garden for evening tea.”

Eren nodded silently before getting to his feet. He followed the head maid through the quiet halls until they reached the garden, where Loki Hawthorne was already seated beneath the pavilion.

A maid stood nearby, carefully pouring freshly brewed tea into two delicate porcelain cups before placing a selection of desserts between them.

After making sure everything was in place, she bowed politely and excused herself, leaving father and son alone.

Eren slowly pulled out the chair opposite his father and sat down. Neither of them spoke at first. Loki calmly picked up his teacup, took a slow sip, then placed it back onto the saucer.

“You are getting married tomorrow,” he said after a long silence. “Tell me, Eren… what is the last thing you would like to say to your father?”

Eren’s fingers tightened in his lap. His lips parted as if he wanted to answer, but no words came out. His heart pounded painfully against his chest. There were so many things he wanted to ask, so many things he wanted to say, but the words refused to leave his throat. He simply sat there trembling.

Loki watched him for a few moments before letting out a quiet sigh.

“I expected as much.”

His voice carried neither anger nor warmth only disappointment.

“Go back to your room. The maids will bring your dinner shortly. Eat well and get some rest. Tomorrow will be a long day.”

Eren lowered his head.

“Yes, Father.”

He rose from his seat and quietly returned to the mansion.

That evening, the maids served him dinner before preparing a warm bath.

They helped him wash, changed him into comfortable night clothes, and made sure everything he needed was within reach before quietly leaving the room.

Silence settled over the bedroom once again.

Eren lay on his bed staring at the ceiling before slowly turning his head toward the window. The night sky was filled with stars.

He closed his eyes and folded his hands together.

“Please…” he whispered softly. “Let everything go peacefully.”

With that simple prayer, he eventually drifted into an uneasy sleep.

Before the sun had fully risen, the maids returned to wake him.

Today was his wedding day.

The room quickly came alive as several attendants began preparing him.

He bathed, then they dressed him in an elegant white suit tailored perfectly to fit his slender frame.

Another maid carefully styled his silver hair while someone else adjusted the cuffs of his jacket and straightened his tie. Once they were satisfied, the head maid smiled gently.

“You look wonderful, Young Master.”

Eren gave a small nod.

Escorted by the servants, he stepped outside where a black Bugatti was already waiting. Loki Hawthorne sat inside without a word.

Eren quietly entered the car beside him, and moments later the driver pulled away from the estate.

The journey passed in complete silence.

As they approached the wedding venue, Eren glanced out the window.

His eyes widened slightly.

Luxury cars filled the enormous parking area as far as he could see. Members of noble families, influential businessmen, politicians, celebrities, and powerful men gathered outside the grand cathedral, chatting elegantly beneath beautiful floral decorations.

Near the entrance stood Victoria Ravenscroft, wearing an expensive designer gown adorned with diamonds that sparkled beneath the sunlight.

Guests continuously approached her with warm smiles and heartfelt congratulations.

“Congratulations, Lady Ravenscroft.”

“What a wonderful day.”

“Your son is truly fortunate.”

She thanked each guest graciously, clearly enjoying the attention.

Inside the beautifully decorated hall, the pastor was already waiting at the altar. Sebastian stood beside him in a perfectly tailored black suit, calm and composed as ever.

It was obvious everyone had been waiting for their arrival.

“Come down.”

Loki’s cold voice broke Eren’s thoughts.

He took a quiet breath before opening the car door.

The moment he stepped out, every conversation around him stopped.

Hundreds of eyes immediately turned toward him.

Soft whispers spread through the crowd.

“Is that really a Bearer?”

“My goodness… he’s beautiful.”

“I’ve heard stories, but seeing one in person is something else.”

“I can’t believe I get to see a Bearer in my lifetime.”

“So beautiful…”

One elegantly dressed woman sighed.

“I wish our family could afford to marry a Bearer.”

The woman beside her laughed quietly.

“Afford? Your entire family would go bankrupt before they even reached the negotiations.”

The two women chuckled while others continued staring in admiration.

Eren heard every word, but he kept his head lowered as he walked beside his father toward the altar.

When he finally stood before Sebastian, the hall gradually fell silent.

The pastor stepped forward with a welcoming smile.

“Dear family, friends, and honored guests, we are gathered here today to witness the union of two souls and two great families.

Marriage is built on love, trust, loyalty, and the promise to stand beside one another through every joy and every hardship.

Today, Sebastian Ravenscroft and Eren Hawthorne choose to make that promise before all of us. May their union be blessed with peace, understanding, and a future filled with happiness.”

He turned to Sebastian.

“Sebastian Ravenscroft, do you accept Eren Hawthorne as your lawful spouse? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect him for the rest of your life?”

“I do,” Sebastian answered without hesitation.

The pastor handed him the wedding ring.

Sebastian gently took Eren’s trembling hand and slid the ring onto his finger.

The pastor then faced Eren.

“Eren Hawthorne, do you accept Sebastian Ravenscroft as your lawful husband? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and stand beside him for the rest of your life?”

Eren lowered his gaze.

His voice was barely above a whisper.

“I… do.”

He carefully placed the second ring onto Sebastian’s finger.

The pastor smiled.

“By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and husband.”

He looked at Sebastian.

“You may kiss your spouse.”

Sebastian hesitated for only a moment before stepping closer. He gently pulled Eren toward him and, noticing how tense he was beneath the countless stares, softly covered Eren’s eyes with one hand.

Then he leaned down and kissed him.

The guests erupted into applause.

Cheers filled the hall as everyone rose from their seats.

The ceremony came to an end, and guests quickly surrounded the newlyweds and their families with warm congratulations.

Many gathered around Victoria Ravenscroft, praising her son’s marriage and celebrating the union between two of the most influential families in Wintermere.

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