IT WAS DEFINITELY A BUSY DAY FOR THE PEOPLE IN ANATOL, especially for Gordon, who was running around the whole day. He was more excited about my wedding than I was, if we have to be honest.

He came early in the morning to separate me and Riftan, because I was sleeping in his room after the fest last night. Riftan was so mad, that he was awaken in such early morning.

Gordon brought me to the sewing studio to pick up a dress. Sir Hebaron was with us too, even tho his hangover was killing him. I tried dress after dress, they were all beautiful and made perfectly for me. I liked all of them, if I have to be honest. But one stood up for me.

It was a beautiful long dress, that was on the body and made my curves more visible. The shoulders were long and it had beautiful long sleeves. The moment I put it on both Gordon and sir Hebaron looked mesmerised.

"Oh, this is the dress", Gordon pointed out and stood up to look me from every angle.

Sir Hebaron just stood there on the little chair looking at me. His cheeks began having this little red colour on them and he stood up to finally walk up to me. When he was in front of me he scratched the back of his head and he blushed even more. I giggled a little.

"You look beautiful", he finally said and then he wrapped his arms around me, "I'm not good at this, but I'm sure you'll be the prettiest bride Riftan's ever had".

"Thank you", I hugged him back, "you better get better at this, because I want you to walk me down the aisle...as my father".

"Really?", sir Hebaron looked me in disbelief and I nod my head. The moment he saw, that I'm serious he squeezed me in his arms even tighter and I gasped for air, "thank you!".

After the dress, he had to pick the flowers and the place, where the wedding's gonna be. I already had an idea. I wanted us to be surrounded by flowers, so I wanted it to be in the garden. Gordon had no problem with that and he immediately gathered all the servants to start the preparations.

"Listen folks, the future queen of Anatol wants her wedding to be in the garden, lets grant her wish", he clapped with his hands and they all started moving.

Sir Hebaron stayed to help and Ruth came to help me out with the rest of the work. He gave me a beautiful make over thanks to the magic he learned and then put my hair into a nice high bun leaving only two pieces of my hair in front of my face. I loved the look.

The sun finally fell down and it was time for the ceremony to begin. I put my dress on and thanks to Ruth's magic I looked amazing. Sir Hebaron came to lead me to the aisle. He was dressed in a nice dark red suit, that suited his ginger hair perfectly.

When he saw me his jaw almost fell on the floor and he closed his eyes. "You look so beautiful, Eleanor", he said and wiped away his tears. Then he gave me his hand and I held it to the aisle.

We walk slowly and I can see the little lights, that Gordon has put. Everyone stood up, when we finally reached the garden and I see Riftan dressed in a nice black suit standing there looking at me with a smile.

Sir Hebaron and I move slowly till we finally reached Riftan and the priest. Sir Hebaron slowly steps up and gently gave my hand to Riftan, who took it and helped me to step on the platform.

"You look beautiful", he whispered to me and then we both look at each other.

"We gathered today to connect these two souls into one. Riftan Calypse and Eleanor are about to join in holy matrimony and promised in front of God himself, that they are going to love each other in health and sickness", the priest started, "before we start, does anyone wants to object this wedding?".

"I DO!", we hear and the doors of the garden burst open, we see Duke Croix walking with his man beside him.

All the knights stood up and pulled out their swords ready to fight. Riftan pulled out his too and squeezed it hard along with his teeth. I was too shocked to even move. Perfect timing, I thought and I rolled my eyes, couldn't you wait till tomorrow? Really?

"What are you doing here, Croix?", Riftan asked and pointed his swords at him.

"You took something from me, that I love so much, Riftan Calypse...it's time for me to take something from you too", the Duke explained and pulled out a small gun.

"Don't you DARE to come near", Riftan said and quickly jumped off the platform walking towards the Duke.

All he man, that the Duke brought, moved in front of him to protect me, but the knights stood up too. A fight started and I pull Gordon next to me to protect him. All the preparations got destroyed, all the servants started running and the knights got really hurt.

I started to get really scared, so I told Gordon to get inside and he nodded his head. I watch as Riftan swings his sword, but misses the Duke and instead cuts another's man head. The Duke kicked Riftan in the ribs and he fell down.

"Now, say goodbye to your bride", the Duke said and pointed the gun at me.

"NO, ELEANOR!", Riftan shouted and got up.

Duke Croix pulled out the trigger and a loud bang filled the air. I felt sharp pain in my heart and I looked down at the blood, that was covering my white dress. I fell on my knees and I put my hand on the hole in my chest.

"Eleanor, Eleanor...", Riftan came immediately and caught me in his hands. I knew I won't be able to make it after that shot, so I put my bloody hand on his cheek. He puts his on mine and his tears roll down from eyes to my face.

"Riftan....whatever happens...I want you to remember...that I love you", I began saying, but the whole light was coming closer and closer in front of my eyes.

"No..please, hold a little bit. We are going to save you, just fight a little bit", he begged.

"No, my love...this was my destiny. I have to tell you goodbye now", I smiled at him and I let the heaviness of my body to take over, then I close my eyes and I let the light take me.

The last thing, that I heard was Riftan calling out for me. But I knew it was time to go. Thank you for loving me, Riftan..I'll always watch over you! I love you, my Lord!

UNEDITED
A/n-thank you so much for reading my book! I hope you loved it as much as I enjoyed writing it! 💕💕💕