A/N: OK, I didn't know the ending was going to be Twilight-ish. Besides, the thought didn't even crossed my mind! Truthfully, my pride is bruised. (sobs)
Chapter 28 Max POV
"I can't marry you."
"Do you want to rescue your mom?"
"Of course I do! But I can't marry you! You know why!"
"You're making things complicated." Fang shook his dark head.
"Why do I have to marry you anyway?"
"Because, your family will have my protection."
"And?"
"And, if you got attacked or abducted, they'll see me."
"Why you?"
It was Chief who answered me. "Because Lord Nicholas Grey is the most famous, most influential, and according to the women, the most handsome lord in the nation. He's feared by men because of what he has and who he is. Do you know his background? He-"
Fang held up a hand. "She has enough information. Now, marry me."
"Why are you asking me?"
"I'm not asking you. I'm ordering you to."
This is a whole new side of Fang. Gone was the cockiness and the humor. In with the cold look and serious voice. His dark eyes turned black. His lips were in a tight line. I'm actually scared of him right now.
"I-I. . . can't!"
Fang shook my shoulders. "Do I have to tell you what could be happening to your mother right now?"
I shook my head vigorously. The idea of marrying Fang is both appalling and comforting. But more appalling than comforting.
"I don't care if you don't love me. Right now, all I want is your mom's safety."
I looked at his eyes. They're still black. I want the old Fang back. . .
"I'll marry you. But just for my mom's safety."
"Chief? Is Priest Langly in the church?"
Chief shrugged. "I think so. I haven't been to church since last Sunday."
Fang nodded. He took my hand and dragged me outside. We ran to the church; the people were looking at us intently as we passed them.
He pushed the big wooden door and pulled me inside.
"Father Langly?" Fang shouted, his deep voice echoing.
I feel like cowering in a corner and never leave that corner.
"Who goes there?"
A five-foot tall man stood before Fang. Man, he's tiny. And he looks like he's sixty years old. That white beard is creeping me out.
"Lord Nicholas! What brings you to the church?"
"We'd like to get married."
He said it so plainly that Father Langly burst out laughing. Fang just stood there, his face unsmiling. I clung to his arm tightly. Father Langly stopped laughing when he realized that Fang was serious.
"So sudden, my lord?"
"Sudden? My mother has been wanting me to get married for three years. It's not sudden, Father."
Father Langly cleared his throat and waved us to his office. His office was kinda like a principal's. Except for the six-foot tall statue of a saint in the right corner of the room.
"Do you have the rings, my lord?"
"Yes." I instantly looked at him. For a moment, the old Fang was back. He winked at me and smirked.
"And the license?"
"That I don't have." A bit of humor mixed in his voice.
"My lord, I can't marry the two of you if you don't have the license."
"Look, Father. I don't give a damn about that license," Father looked shocked. "We're in love and I can't keep my hands off of her."
My eyes widened. How can he say those things?
Fang leaned down and whispered on my ear. "Follow my lead or you'll get the both of us in trouble."
I turned his head and I kissed him. He quickly caught up and kissed me back. I slanted my head this way; he slanted his head that way.
We heard Father Langly loudly cleared his throat. Fang and I slowly pulled away. We looked at him and rose our eyebrows.
"We rest our case." We said simultaneously.
Father Langly looked appalled. We continued to stare at each other. Father Langly turned away and blushed.
"All right. I'm going to marry the two of you."
Fang smirked at me but it faded when Father Langly looked at him.
The ceremony passed by in a flash.
I can't remember if I said "I do" or "I don't."
Wow. I missed my marriage ceremony.
Next thing I know, Father Langly said, "I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
After that, Fang kissed me long enough for me to want more.
I looked down at my left ring finger. A diamond-studded silver ring crowned the finger.
I'm now Lady Maximum Grey. (Personally, I like Maximum Ride better.)
I pulled Fang down. "Can I change my name?"
"Hm. . . Can we get back to that?"
"Why not now? I mean, we're already here."
"We still have your mother to rescue."
"Right."
Fang twined his hand with mine and we left the church. We ran back to where our horses were tied.
I mounted mine and ran back to the house.
I can't believe it.
I'm married.
To Fang.
Huh.
A/N: I hope I don't disappoint you with this chapter. My pride is still bruised. It hurts! (sobs)
Fang: (pats head) Poor Aya.
Iggy: (sighs) RnR?
