Epilogue
America POV
I never thought this day would actually come. I stand at the doors to the grand hall, struggling not to touch my face or my hair. My white dress hugs my torso and flares out elegantly at my hips, fading from white to a magnificent powder blue. The veil pinned to the crown of my head makes my head feel heavy on my shoulders.
I got to see my father. I got to say goodbye. I got to meet my beautiful niece, Astra. And now I get to marry Maxon.
Just a few months ago… there was another, far more brutal attack on the palace. Both the king and queen were killed.
Now Maxon is king, and, in just a few hours, I will be his queen.
My mother fusses over me and then gives me one last kiss on my cheek before walking through the doors with my sisters and Gerad. I look up at Aspen.
"Thank you," I whisper. I wouldn't have anyone else walk me down the aisle, save for my father.
Aspen smiles softly down at me. "Anything for my best friend," he says. "I'm sorry it couldn't be your father walking you down the aisle today, but I'm honored you chose me."
"I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have with me today."
Aspen grins and pats my hand as I wrap it through his arm. The doors open and I see him.
My Maxon. My Prince Charming. My love.
And I just know:
Everything is exactly as it's meant to be.
OKAY! This is it, you guys. This is the last chapter. I just wanted to take this time to thank every single person who read and reviewed, as well as apologize for how long it took for me to finish this. But we made it. Leave a review letting me know what your favorite part of the story was, and as always, thank you SO much for reading, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
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