The reception hall glowed like a fairy tale. Strings of golden lights crisscrossed the ceiling, and every table was adorned with roses and crystal vases.
A soft melody floated through the air as guests dined and laughed, the room brimming with warmth.
The event planning company Ruby had poured her heart into — Ever After Events — had planned the entire wedding. And as she looked around, Ruby realized her dream had come full circle. She wasn't just living her dream. She was living her love.
Rayna clinked her glass, her voice playful. "To Ruby and Stefan — proof that true love can survive fire, storms, and even their own stubbornness."
The crowd laughed, raising their glasses in cheer.
Ethan added with a grin, "And here's to Stefan finally admitting he's human, because Ruby's the only one who makes him that way."
Even Stefan laughed, though his gaze never left Ruby, who blushed as she shook her head at the teasing.
