l now p

e legally recognized once both parties consent, sign, and declare their vows in the presence of the judge and appointed witne

ving Halo the opportunity to. He slightly tapp

ndard, yes i'd

n't big on the whole kissing at t

with the law, do both parties understand that this union is legally binding

Talon a

hen whispered in

before him. His tone remained even, professional, but there

ntion to Halo first. "Ple

. "Halo Alfr

ght of knowing that this would be the last time she would offic

Despite already knowing him. It was customar

you

ullivan

you take this man, Talon Sullivan Ashwood, to be your lawfully we

the fairytale sense. It was a transaction, a legal arrangement sealed with

nhale

d

take this woman, Halo Remington, to be your lawfully wed

er came with

going to?". He sighed and

epared the final documents. She placed them before Mr. V

f this marriage certificate." He signed his name sw

ered the pen

ook it. She stared at the paper before her,

was

as put on the page, she would

me, everything would

t her pen lifted, the weight in her chest settled. There was no turning ba

signed his name with effortless precision. His handwriting, sharp

dding. "With both parties in agreement and the legal pr

ce se

. No emotional outburs

a quiet breat

e what she expected. A bigger f

re was

who began processing them immediately. A staff member a

e sent in the coming days. In the meantime

ceremony was complete. Talon turned toward the door withou

f the city greeted them. The air was cri

ms around herself.

handed the envelope to his waiting l

s do

ad no dress, no bouquet, no celebration. Just a business affil

at him, her

head slightly.

it lacked humor. "Would it ch

ence passed between them for quite a while. The lawyer was apparently m

eekly fiddling with her fingers, it

e a cr

hould call you Mr

curled up

her for a second. The sun was setting and it's descend

le on Talon. It ha

ay she softly bit in her lip after pronouncing

bite thing you s

fusion. Something else came to her mind as s

go in court. Newly weds, and by right of hap

him in horror, she ha

summating their m