Page 18 of Conveniently Yours

My hands are shaking,but I can't keep the smile off my face as I look at the man I’m marrying. It's been an absolute whirlwind, but I know deep in my heart that it's everything Iwant. He's all I want. My love for Axel is undeniable and pure. The years that passed us just grew that love.

Now here we are getting married, it's something out of a fairytale. I insisted on a small ceremony, something quick and easy at the courthouse, but both Axel and Noah wanted me to have my dream wedding, so I made a compromise. We'd have this wedding, and then when the time was right, we'd have my dream wedding as long as they organized it. Neither of them backed down at my words and insisted it would be done.

"You look beautiful, baby," Axel tells me, the love shining in his eyes makes my heart want to burst. "I love you," he says, and I gape at him.

This is the first time he’s told me, and I'm shocked. I knew he had strong feelings for me, but love? I thought I was alone in that, but God, it feels good to know that he does.

The officiant starts the ceremony, and I'm unable to take my eyes off the man that I'm marrying. Today is the day we become an official family, and I'm so happy. Not only is Noah here watching us, but both Brandon and Evelyn are too. Everyone we love are here, and that's exactly how we wanted it.

A dream wedding would be amazing to have the best dress, the amazing venue, and the beautiful reception with people fawning over me. But nothing can top this one. I have everyone I love watching me make my vows to the man I love. This is my dream wedding.

"Repeat after me," the officiant says to Axel. "I, Axel Beckett, take you Scarlett Moore, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."

Axel repeats the vows, his voice thick and filled with emotion. My eyes brim with unshed tears. God, I didn't expect I’d cryduring our vow exchange. But hearing how deeply moved Axel is, has tears spilling down my face.

The officiant turns to me, and I take a steadying breath and recite my vows to the man I love.

"I, Scarlett Moore, take you, Axel Beckett, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."

We exchange our rings, and I have a feeling I’m wearing a sappy as hell smile on my face. I've never been as happy as I am right now.

I stare at Axel, his eyes darkening with lust as I bite my lip. I can't wait until we get home and celebrate our nuptials. Tonight, Evelyn is taking Brandon for the night, meaning that me and Axel have the house to ourselves.

I tune back into the officiant when I hear him say. "I now pronounce you husband and wife." He turns to Axel, beaming as he says. "You may kiss the bride."

Axel doesn't hesitate, he moves in closer to me, his hand sliding into my hair, and his lips cover mine. It's chaste, yet filled with promise and love. I cling to him, wishing we were alone now. He pulls back. "Later, baby, I promise, I'll take care of you later."

"Good," I whisper huskily. "Because I'm soaking wet, and I love you." Finally admitting it out loud is refreshing, and I feel as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

He closes his eyes and groans. "Killing me."

I laugh. "Come on, we've got somewhere to go."

Axel instantly sobers. "Evelyn, are you sure you're okay to take Brandon for an hour or so?" he asks.

Evelyn waves him away. "Go, do what you need to, then we can party."

Axel takes my hand as we exit the courthouse, Noah right behind us. Today, Axel takes over the company, whether his father wants him to or not. I can't wait to see that bastard's face when Axel's attorney presents all the necessary documentation to remove his ass from being CEO of AllBeck Management.

The car ride to the office is quiet, and I know both Axel and Noah are worried about what Mr. Beckett will do in retaliation, but I know no matter what, Axel will protect our son from any backlash.

Entering the building, Allie smiles at us as she gets to her feet. "Mr. Beckett, your attorney is here and waiting in the conference room with your father and his attorneys. Is there anything that I can get for you?"

Axel shakes his head. "No, thank you, Allie."

She beams at me. "What about you, Mrs. Beckett?"

"No, thank you, Allie, but please call me Scarlett."

She nods, her cheeks blushing as she looks at Noah. "Of course. Oh, and Mr. Beckett, I've also got security on standby should you need it."

I press my lips together to stop the laughter spilling out as I imagine Axel's father being escorted out of the building. I think that would push the man over the edge if it were to happen."

Axel's lips twitch. "Thank you, Allie," he says, his voice filled with humor.

We enter the elevator and ascend to the conference floor. The minute the doors open, Axel's attorney is walking toward us. "Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, I wish you both all the happiness in the world." He gives us both a genuine heartfelt grin before it fades, and his expression turns serious. "Now, I have everything we need, it's time to get this asshole out of here."

I follow behind Axel as he leads us to one of the rooms where his father is seated. The man doesn't even greet his son as we enter.

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