Chapter 21
Taker was all dressed in his tuxedo, and he was putting the finishing touches on his wedding gift to Xandra.
"You have accepted me, and you have accepted my daughter, Elizabeth, as your own...and I would like to know if you would do me the honor of adopting her and legally becoming her mother." He wrote down in a card that he intended to give her at the reception. He'd also had adoption papers drawn up, just waiting for her signature so he could file them as soon as possible.
He put the card in an envelope, just as the phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Taker!" Vince said on the other end. "Are you ready to renew your vows to my daughter?"
"I sure am."
"Great! Your limo should be arriving in the next 30 minutes. Are you nervous?"
"Not at all. I've already said 'I do' once before. This time, I'm renewing my commitment to her." 'Hopefully without anyone getting in my way.' He thought to himself.
"That's great. I'll see you at the church, OK?"
"OK. Bye."
"Bye."
He hung up. He sat back in the chair and began to pray.
"Lord, I pray to you that our vow renewal goes perfectly today. I thank you for my two leading ladies, Alexandra and Elizabeth. Please bless them and keep them safe in their travels to the church today. Protect us from any and all evil that threatens us, and keep us on the path of joy and happiness as we celebrate our love today. Amen."
Meanwhile, Stephanie was saying her own prayer.
"Lord, I pray to you to protect my daughter, Carter, and my sister, Xandra, for today is the day of judgment for the Undertaker. Let the truth be known of all of his past sins and may your fury be swift and just for he is more than deserving of your wrath. I pray that you also guide and protect me as I am reunited with my daughter, and my sister is freed from her ties to this evil man who has set forth to destroy my life and my family. I pray that my sister's eyes are finally opened to see who he truly is and what he is capable of. In your name, I pray. Amen."