The Runaway Groom

"Come on, it's just a suit," Zachary said, putting his elbow on James's shoulder. "And what's more important, me or the suit?"

James replied, "The suit, of course."

Speechless, Zachary started to turn and leave.

James promptly caught him. “I'm just kidding. Why so serious?" Zachary snorted. "It's understandable if you told me that your bride's more important, but your clothes too?! It's over. We're done.”

James chuckled. "Why are you being so petty?"

"You're petty.” Zachary shot James a look.

The pair continued their banter, but they were self-aware enough to quickly stop talking once they arrived at the crowded hall and even flashed a genial smile.

Their ability to change their expressions was certainly instantaneous. And being the protagonist of the day, James did draw considerable attention.

Mick had made plenty of friends at Minerva over the years. Many of them were attending James and Erin's wedding, and Mick was eagerly introducing James to everyone.

Though the ceremony was planned by a professional wedding planner, it has not started yet since they intended to maintain a schedule that stuck strictly to the time, per Zidonian tradition. Weddings in Minerva were naturally simpler and did not involve complex rituals.

requested since James and Erin were Zidonian—being wed here

busy schedules

voice was rich and booming as he

altar, the priest continued, "And now, please rise to welcome

at Irene’s hand while pointing at it. "Mommy, is

Irene replied, and the doors swung open as the

akin to Snow White appeared before everyone. With her delicate appearance, slim figure,

Aunt Erin is so beautiful!

in agreement.

train of bridal gown

hand to James, not forgetting to say, "I'm entrusting Erin to you.

nodded. “I

smiled—he would not have entrusted Erin to James if

announced it was the time for speech. "Do you have a

Jame turned toward Erin.