Chapter Forty-Six

"What token of your love do you offer?" The minister asked, when he saw Cameron step forward with the pillow he asked, "Would you place the ring's in my hand?"

Cameron held the pillow up, smiling proudly that he did his job.

Jason placed the rings in the minister's hands and patted Cameron's butt, sending him back to his position..

"May these ring's be blessed as the symbol of this affectionate unity. These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go – may they always return to one another. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women yearn. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home which they establish together be such a place that many will find there a friend. May these ring's on their finger's symbolize the touch of the spirit of love in their hearts."

"If you will, Jason please place the ring on Elizabeth's finger and repeat after me."

"I give this ring to you as a token of my love, this ring like my love is unbreakable, for it is the circle of life and love, for it is never-ending, I promise to love you through good times and bad, through sickness and health, for richer or poor, I take you Elizabeth as my wife, for all eternity and with this ring, I thee wed." Jason said as he slid the ring fully on her hand. His heart for once available for all to see, because it shone in his eyes and his breath taking smile.

"Elizabeth, please place the ring on Jason's finger and repeat after me."

"I give this ring to you as a token of my love, this ring like my love is unbreakable, for it is the circle of life and love, for it is never-ending, I promise to love you through good times and bad, through sickness and health, for richer or poor, I take you Elizabeth as my wife, for all eternity and with this ring, I thee wed." Elizabeth repeated, firmly placing the ring on Jason's finger. It stole her breath, because in a matter of minutes, she would forever be Jason's wife.

"This relationship stands for love, loyalty, honesty and trust, but most of all for friendship. Before they knew love, they were friends, and it was from this seed of friendship that is their destiny. Do not think that you can direct the course of love – for love, if it finds you worthy, shall direct you."

"Through marriage, Jason Morgan and Elizabeth Webber make a commitment together to face their disappointments – embrace their dreams – realize their hopes – and accept each other's failures. Jason Morgan and Elizabeth Webber will promise one another to aspire to these ideals throughout their lives together – through mutual understanding – openness – and sensitivity to each other."

"May you always share with each other the gifts of love – be one in heart and in mind – may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts – love – generosity and kindness."

"In as much as Jason Morgan and Elizabeth Webber have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith – and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring – are now joined."

"You have pronounced yourselves husband and wife but remember to always be each other's best friend."

"What – therefore – God has joined together – let no man put asunder."

"And so, by the power vested in me by the State of New York and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife – and may your days be good and long upon the earth."

"You may now kiss the bride." The Minister said.

Jason wasted no time, he gently wrapped his arms around her waist, while his lips did what they always did best, he poured forth every emotion that he had been feeling throughout the day and that moment, into that kiss, when he finally pulled away, not only was she weak kneed, but Jason himself was too.

"It is my greatest pleasure to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morgan."

Their friends and family erupted with applause and cheers, but one person sat unmoving, no smile touched his lips and no joy reached his eyes, he looked cold and indifferent. Thankful that he could be dealt with at another time, the happy couple made their way slowly out of the church and into the downfall of birdseed.

Jason held firmly to Elizabeth's hand, once they were tucked safely away in the limo, Jason took hold of his wife and kissed her the way he had wanted to in the church, but had deemed unwise to do so. His hands slid over the satiny material covering her back, he had never wanted anything more at that moment than to make love to his wife, but the truth that the night was not even close to be over, tempered some of his desire, at least for the time being.

When Liz finally pulled away, Jason looked at her with questions in his eyes, he understood on some level why she had wanted Lucky there, but the knowledge must have shocked her, the man who claimed to love her beyond reason for so many years, had orchestrated and paid someone to abuse her. He knew the information must be bothering her, but she remained strong and indifferent.

"Liz, you know we are going to have to talk about Lucky at some point, right?" Jason said, gently tipping her chin to make her look him in the eyes.

"I understand that, but his presence at our wedding has me believing that he intended to sabotage it or something, I can't really explain why I wanted him to witness the rest of it, I only knew it felt right. We will talk about him, but today, he doesn't hold a place in my thoughts. I am your wife and you are my husband, no one could have stopped that. Today we are going to enjoy what is ours, tomorrow or the day after, seeing as how Lucky won't be going anywhere is soon enough to discuss him." Liz said. She had surprised herself with the lack of feelings she had pertaining to what had occurred. Perhaps at a later time it would come back to bother her, but right now, the only man on her mind was her handsome husband.

Not only was she surprised by her own feelings on the matter, she was downright shocked, that Jason hadn't tried to bound her ex into the ground, he had maintained his composure and never even flinched, she was sure, like herself, that at a later time things would not be so calm, but that was okay with her, today was to special to discuss such unhappy things.

"Do you know how beautiful you are my wife, you have always been, but today, you shine brighter than any star in heaven, you look like an angel." Jason said, nibbling softly on her bare shoulder and neck.

"Why Mr. Morgan, when did you become such a sweet talker?" Liz said playfully. "Did you know, dear husband, how hard it was for me to stand still, when I saw you, because all I could imagine was removing these lovely but cumbersome clothes, so I could show you just what kind of an effect you have on me. I think later tonight, you may just find out, unless you think we have time, before we get to the reception?"

"As much as I would love to ravish you right about now, I think our friends and family would be concerned when we didn't show up on time. But fear not Mrs. Morgan, we have a lifetime to ravish one another." Jason said, taking possession of her lips once again, if he could have nothing else of her at that moment then he would take what he could have, besides her lips were almost as delectable as the rest of her.

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