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Chapter 5

"He raped you?"

Wynnsa Fel was sitting on her living room couch with Valin and her brother. She had finally gotten up the nerve to tell someone outside of her brothers, Jaina, and Tahiri about the attack. "Yes," she answered quietly. "I…it was my fault really. I never-"

"Wyn, I never want to hear you say that again," Cem practically screamed. "None of it was your fault. You were fifteen years old and he knew better. No means no."

"I know. But still, if I hadn't gone with him…"

"Your brother's right. Any guy who could do that to someone is really messed up. But he was bigger than you and stronger than you; it's not your fault." Valin reached over and took Wyn's hand in his. "Have you pressed charges?"

Wyn and Cem exchanged a quick look that Valin didn't understand. Seeming a bit nervous, Cem said, "Actually, only about three other people know."

"What? You mean he is still out there after what he did to her! How could your parents allow her to stay here when they know he is roaming free?"

"Actually, my mom and dad don't know," said Wyn, who was currently refusing to make eye contact.

"You didn't even tell your parents!"

"Jag wanted to, but I knew they would make me come home, and at the time that was the last thing I wanted. I had just gotten my freedom and I didn't want it taken away again. Besides, it's just too hard to talk about it."

"Well, have you received any professional help? Talked to a psychiatrist, or something?"

"Nope."

"Wyn, that can't be good for you. I mean, I barely even touched you today and you flipped out. Look at me. I have a bloody lip! I have a feeling you're not fine."

Cem looked to his sister. "I think he's right, Wynnie. It's been over a year. Maybe it is time you talk to someone."

This caused the girl to snort. "Like who?"

"Well, I've been talking to Jaina and she made a suggestion."

Jacen still couldn't believe what he was doing. He had been on Naboo for less than three hours and now he was standing before a Holy Man who was preparing to lead him and Tenel Ka in their wedding ceremony. WEDDING ceremony! After over a year of trying to convince this beautiful woman to marry him, a little threat on him convinces her. But still, he couldn't help feeling a little bit like she had agreed to marry him for the wrong reasons.

While Jacen had always pictured his and Tenel Ka's wedding to be some big, extravagant affair, he kind of liked this whole eloping thing. It was private and intimate, without all of the annoying news cameras and devious royals that would have been at a formal wedding for them. And this way, no one could object to their secret union. With only Jaina and Jag as their witnesses, the vows began.

"Do you take this woman as your wife? Will you honor her and cherish her for all of your days? And will you stand by her side through war and through peace?"

Glancing first at the Holy Man and then at his future wife, Jacen nodded and whispered, "Yes. I have been waiting for this for so long, yes."

Tenel Ka simply smiled back, a rare treat for her to give.

"And do you take this man, to hold through your days? Will you comfort him and give him strength? Will you remain faithful and devoted until you become one with the Force?"

"I do."

"You may now kiss your bride. May you find joy and happiness together through the years."

Jacen brushed his lips against his wife's, gently at first, and then harder. With a happy cry, he picked her up and spun her around before claiming her mouth once more. "I love you."

"I love you too, my Jacen."

Less than an hour later, Jacen and Tenel Ka were getting resettled into their ship and preparing for takeoff. Jacen sat down to write a quick letter of explanation to his parents.

Dear Mom and Dad,

I don't know exactly how to say this, but I'm married. I'm sure that by now you've seen the news reports about me, and to answer your question, no I did not kidnap her. But the only way for me to return to Hapes with her without getting arrested was for us to get married. So, we eloped. I'm sorry you guys couldn't have been there and that we didn't come and see you, but if you had known I was here, it would have caused problems for everyone. I love you both and so does Tenel Ka. I hope we have your blessings.

Until I see you again,

Jacen

He handed the letter to Jaina before they took off and promised that he would be back soon to see everyone soon. After a quick hug and kiss on the cheek, she was gone.

"Husband," Tenel Ka called from the cockpit where she had been preparing them for takeoff. "I think it is time for you to come to bed."

With a grin on his face Jacen simply called out, "Yes, your Highness."

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