Page 62 of Demon Daddy's Little Girl

Ada's eyes dance with mischief. "Oh? I need to hear about this tiara."

"It was a very dignified affair," I deadpan, but can't help grinning as Rose launches into a detailed description of our last tea party, complete with my apparently poor tiara-wearing technique.

Here in our garden, with my arms full of everything I never knew I needed, I'm finally home.

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ADA

The late afternoon sun bathes the garden in golden light as I watch Rose skip down the aisle, her honey-blonde curls bouncing with each step. Her tiny hands scatter red and black petals - a blend of human roses and demon night blooms that perfectly captures what this day represents. My heart swells at her radiant smile.

Above the gathered guests, Luna and Nova work their magic in perfect synchronization. Spheres of light dance through the air, casting a warm glow that makes everyone's faces shine. Luna adds an extra flourish, turning her lights into twinkling stars while Nova transforms hers into swirling auroras.

"Look Mama, I'm making it pretty!" Rose calls out, twirling in her emerald dress.

"You're doing wonderfully, sweetheart." I catch Dezoth's eye at the altar, and the tender look he gives Rose makes my chest tight with emotion.

Vashti stands tall and elegant in her role as ceremony bearer, her black and silver hair adorned with traditional demon crown flowers. Her golden eyes sparkle with unshed tears of joy as she watches Rose approach.

"This is perfect," she whispers, squeezing my hand as I pass. "Just as it should be."

Luna's excited voice pipes up from somewhere behind us. "Nova, make them change colors!"

The lights above shift through a rainbow of hues, drawing appreciative murmurs from the guests. Nova beams with pride at her sister's suggestion, her freckled nose scrunching in concentration.

"Like that?" Nova asks softly.

"Even better!" Luna declares.

Rose reaches the end of the aisle and turns to me with those violet eyes that mirror her father's. But today they hold nothing but pure joy, untouched by the shadows of our past. She takes her place beside Vashti, practically vibrating with excitement as she clutches her now-empty basket.

The twins settle on either side of her, their copper curls catching the magical light. Three little girls who've brought so much light to our lives, standing witness as two worlds unite in love and hope.

And with just our friends and family to bear witness, I finally make Ada my mate, my forever. I couldn't ask for anything better.

From my seatat the head table, I watch Rose giggle as she chases Luna and Nova between tables. Their magical trail of sparkles and color transforms leaves into butterflies that dissolve into light. The garden reception glows with lanterns and the twins' enchantments, casting everything in a dreamy haze.

Mira catches my eye from across the table, her green eyes dancing with understanding as she watches our daughters play. She touches the covered brand on her wrist - a gesture I know well from my own habits of hiding scars.

"Did you ever imagine we'd be here?" she asks softly. "Finding peace with..." She glances meaningfully at our demon husbands.

"Never." I smooth my dress, remembering nights spent running, holding Rose close. "I was so certain we'd spend our lives looking over our shoulders."

"The twins changed everything for me," Mira admits. "Seeing Karn with them... it showed me what love could really be."

Rose darts past, her violet eyes bright with joy. "Mama! Luna showed me how to make sparkly flowers!"

"Just don't set anything on fire this time," I call after her, earning a laugh from Mira.

Near the garden fountain, Karn and Dezoth stand deep in conversation, their imposing heights softened by relaxed postures. Dezoth's usually stern face bears a rare smile as he watches Rose. I approach slowly, listening to them.

"Never thought I'd see the day," Karn says, his copper hair gleaming in the magical light. "The fearsome Captain of the Guard, brought low by a four-year-old."

"She has her mother's spirit." Dezoth's golden eyes find mine across the garden. "Makes a demon question everything he thought he knew."

"The twins did that to me," Karn agrees, absently catching Nova as she launches herself at his legs. "Changed my whole world view."

"Worth it though?" Dezoth asks, helping Rose create a crown of sparkles.

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