Chapter 217. Wedding Vows

Edward took my hand into his and squeezed it. I instinctively squeezed his hand back to comfort and reassure him that I would be by his side.

“I wanted to get our marriage registered the day after we got off the cruise ship…but then I thought that that would just freak you out,” Edward admitted a little shyly.

I found this version of Edward so adorable. It was a stark contrast to his fully confident self who declared boldly that he was sure that I would become his wife. Perhaps now that our wedding is so close, he’s getting cold feet?

“We can get that done whenever you wish…” I replied, before pulling up his hand and kissing it.

“Really?” Edward asked, his green eyes sparkling like a kid that had just gotten his long-awaited Christmas present.

“Really,” I replied firmly.

I closed my eyes in bliss when Edward’s face came in closer, and his lips sealed mine in a sweet and tender kiss. His kiss made me understand his feelings better becaus