A Heart Stopper

Aleksander also scowled at the woman. He had no choice but to wait till the crowd's outrage abated. However, he was confident that he didn't need to be concerned because, besides the uniformed men serving as an official bodyguards, some of his people were protecting the area outside that entrance while dressing in covert manners and posing as bystanders or whatever else they could think of. In case a pack of wolves attacked the ceremony as it was taking place, he was prepared.

They were giving the creep excessive authority. After straightening her shoulders, Izabella looked back to Aleksander and smiled her friendliest smile.

The officiant prepared for the ceremony with his two-altar server. "We're here today, dearly beloved, to celebrate the union of two of our favorites, Aleksander Carlo Georgiou and Izabella Crystal Jansen."

Izabella gripped Aleksander's hands firmly. Aleksander glanced at her, and then she felt his hand take hold of hers.

Aleksander and Izabella exchanged long