The Day Finally Comes

"Do you both pledge to share your lives openly with one another, and

to speak the truth in love? Do you promise to honor and tenderly

care for one another, cherish and encourage each other, stand

together, through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all

the days of your lives?"

"We do," Lily spoke loudly while Nathan barely whispered his words.

"Do you pledge to share your love and the joys of your marriage with

all those around you, so that they may learn from your love and be

encouraged to grow in their own lives?"

"We do," once again, Nathan said his part in a very low voice.

"May these rings be blessed as a symbol of your union. As often as

either of you look upon these rings, may you not only be reminded of

this moment, but also of the vows you have made and the strength of

your commitment to each other." The Lycan coughed twice before speaking.