Chapter 119: I Promise

I allow my finger to trace across the bodice of her dress where her tattoo is before taking my hand away and running it through my hair.

"I promise never to give up on what we have. I promise to treasure you as long as I live. I promise to be the light for you too - when things get hard, to be the strength that you need. I promise to share everything; the good, the bad, the dull and the awful. I promise that I will make mistakes and I beg your forgiveness, but I also promise that I will always try to fix my mistakes. I promise to carry you when you need carrying, to love you always, to listen closely, to hold you tightly. I promise you every part of me; my mind, heart, body and soul. I am and always will be yours."

She's silently sobbing. The minister smiles encouragingly at Aurora.

"Are you ready Aurora?" he asks gently.