~Zayn's POV~
While I found comfort in her arrival, Evric was a whirlwind of focused energy. His side of the preparations moved with military precision; he was overseeing security, guest lists, and the finer details of the venue. I knew he wanted every second of our day to be perfect, a testament to how much he valued us.
Meanwhile, my friends made sure I knew they were there for me, mostly by blowing up my phone every few hours. My screen was a constant rotation of Dean, Nantam, and Nicki. They were hovering on the edge of usefulness, their voices filled with that restless, nervous excitement usually reserved for the grooms.
"Are you sure you don't need help?" they asked for the hundredth time.
"Anything at all?"
"Just say the word, Zayn."
