Chapter Sixty Seven

Jake's POV

I held my breath as Bryan, my almost eight years old nephew, handed me a ring with a cheeky smile. I returned him a grateful smile as he made his way back to Brandon.

I put the ring on her finger with a kiss on the back of her hand. “I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise.”

Elena took the band from Madeline’s hand and slipped it on my finger with trembling hands.

“I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise,” she repeated.

“They have pledged to be loyal and loving towards each other in our presence and sealed their promises by exchanging the rings. Therefore, it is my pleasure to pronounce them husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!” The officiant said stepping away from us.

Without wasting a second, I grabbed my lovely wife from her waist and pressed her to my chest.

A gasp in shock escaped from her mouth. “Aren’t you too eager to kiss me, Mr. Jake Carter?” she mumbled, her breath fanning against my lips.

“I’ve been dying to taste these luscious li