Kylie

"Ryder!" I shriek.

"In the flesh" Ryder says.

He was still his usual cocky self.

"Oh my God! I thought you were dead" I exclaim.

"Well considering I'm still here I guess not. Now give me a hug" He says.

I laugh and jump in his arms. It felt good to be in his arms again.

Before I can register what's happening. My feet are off the floor and I'm sitting on his shoulder.

I wasn't a very heavy person. I was short for my age and I only weighed 100 pounds.

Ryder used to do this to me when I was little. He always put me first. Even in front of his friends.

He lost most of his friends because of me. It wasn't that I did anything.

I was little.

It was the fact that he put me first, but only one friend of his stayed with us the whole time, Maxon.

I cherished Maxon for that.

Now as I stare into my brothers eyes, I feel the safety I haven't felt in years and now I know I'm home.

But I also feel the memories of seeing my mother and father lying bloody and dead in front of me.

Ryder, when I lost him I was alone. Now that I've found him, I don't want to leave and I don't want to leave his arms.

As the memories flooded my mind, my smile faded.

Millions of people lying on the ground bleeding and dead.

My parents among them and Ryder was no where to be seen.

The memories of being dragged to the hospital and finding out that Ryder wasn't found pierced my heart with pain. I quickly shook away the memories.

"So my little sister is getting married" Ryder says, once he set me down.

I nod shyly and straighten out my dress.

"It's Maxon isn't it?" He asks.

"Yes" Maxon says appearing behind me.

"Maxon!" Ryder exclaims, " Long time no see"

"Ryder!" Maxon exclaims, " I thought you were dead"

"Did everyone think that?" Ryder asks, looking from me and Maxon.

I nod, " Well it has been at least eight years"

"And no one has heard or seen from you" Maxon adds.

Ryder nods.

"How long are you staying?" I ask.

"As long as I'm welcome" Ryder replies.

"Well right after the wedding, Kylie and I take over my palace in Illea, so you can live there with us, if you'd like" Maxon says, taking his hand in mine.

"I'd like that" Ryder replies.

♢

*wedding day*

"Miss.Kylie!" Lucy exclaims, " You must wear heels for your wedding"

"No, Lucy. I will not wear heels and you will not force me to wear them" I exclaim.

"Whatever you say, Miss" Lucy says, exasperated.

"Thank you" I say grabbing my white Keds and slipping them on.

My dress was lace at the top bringing down lace and poofing out at the skirt. My brown hair was curled, with a flower ring set upon it.

Lucy did my make up. It was perfect and topped off with red lipstick.

"You look beautiful" My maids exclaim, handing me my bouquet.

"Thank you, ladies" I say.

There was a knock on the door and Ryder popped his head in.

"You ready, Kyles?" He asks. I nod and walk towards him.

I link arms with him and he walks me towards the stair case. I had enough time to mentally prepare myself before we made it to the castle gardens.

"You look beautiful as always" Ryder says, kissing me on the forehead.

I wrap my arms around him and breathe in his cologne.

Letting go, I take my arm in his once again and we descend the stairs.

" Are you sure you wanna do this, Kyles?"

"I'm positive"

"You sure you're positive"

"I'm sure"

"You can always back out, it's not to late"

"Ryder I love Maxon. I'm not backing out" I snap.

"Okay okay, I was just saying" Ryder exclaims.

When we reach the garden entry way, the crowd of people stand. I smile and look at Ryder. He nods and we begin walking down the isle.

I find Maxon and lock eyes with him. He was smiling bright and he was waiting for me.

I arrive to Maxon.

"Who gives away this woman?" The preacher asks.

"I do" Ryder says , releasing me into the arms of Maxon and taking his place as Maxon 's best man.

"You look beautiful" Maxon whispers.

I blush, "Thanks" I whisper back.

"We are gathered here today in honor of the marriage of Kylie Wakefield and Maxon Schreave" The preacher begins.

"Do you, Maxon, take Kylie, to have and to hold, through sickness and death, and death til you part?"

"I do" Maxon says, taking the ring and sliding it upon my ringer finger.

" Do you, Kylie, take Maxon, to have and to hold, through sickness and in health, and death til you part?"

"I do" I reply, taking the ring and sliding it upon Maxon's ring finger.

"I now present you Mr. and Mrs. Maxon Schreve. You may kiss the bride" The preacher exclaims.

Maxon takes me by the hand and pulls me to him, smashing his lips against mine. My arms wrap around his neck and his arms wrapped securely around my waist. I pull him towards me, standing on my tip-toes, fitting my body to his. I feel him smile against my lips and it's when the applause erupts that week break apart.

I hold his hand in my securely and look deep into his eyes. A smile on my face.

♢

I stood on the dance floor with my arms wrapped around Maxon's neck and his hands set on my waist as we danced to You Are In Love by Taylor Swift.

You can hear it in the silence, silence
You can feel it on the way home, way home
You can see it with the lights out, lights out
You are in love, true love
You are in love

Taylor's voice rang throughout the castle gardens.

"It's about time I made you my wife" Maxon smiles, resting his forehead against mine.

"About time" I smile, leaning on my tip-toes to kiss him. He lifts me up slightly, deepening the kiss, setting my feet onto his.

"I love you" I say pulling back.

"I love you too" He says, twirling us around.

♢
I take a piece of my cake and smash it against Maxon's face who in return smashes a piece to my face as well. I lean up and kiss him smearing more cake onto his face, getting more on my face on mine as well.

"Get a room" My best friends, Mayslee and Alexis scream.

I wave them off with my free hand and continue kissing Maxon.

We break apart and I take a napkin wiping my face off, then wiping of Maxon's face.

"Throw the bouquet already!" Alexis screams.

I roll my eyes and grab my bouquet.

I watch was the girls gather around in a group.

I turn around my back facing them and toss the bouquet.

" HAHA I GOT IT IN YOUR FACE" The voice of Mayslee screams.

I laugh and turn around to see Mays doing her victory dance.

♢

"You ready to go home, Mrs.Schreave?" Maxon asks a smirk plastered on his face.

"Indeed, Mr.Schreave." I reply, smirking back.

I climb into the car with Maxon. Lucy had already put all my things into the trunk.

I wave to my friends as we leave.

Once out of the palace grounds, I turn towards Maxon.

"So where we going?" I ask, curiously.

"A little place I like to call, Honolulu, Hawaii"

So you guys it's been a while!!!!! I hope you enjoyed the book. sorry for the wait. - xoxo Liz