I am Hers, She is Mine

Briar grinned at Artorias as he told her how incredible she looked, her cheeks flushing as she whispered back, "So do you." The sash and leather vest that Plague had put together for him certainly suited him and fit him very well. Then Tamsyn began to speak, addressing the group that had gathered to witness their ceremony, but Briar's eyes were only on Artorias. She gave his paw a squeeze as he held hers, trying and partially failing to keep the tears from gathering in her eyes. She certainly agreed with Tamsyn's words and she was certainly grateful for the wolves that had taken the time to be with them on this important day and for the significant role they all played in their lives, but in that moment all she could think about was Artorias and the fact that after all this time they were finally here, making their relationship official till the end of time. When Tamsyn rested her paw on top of theirs she brought her gaze down to her mother in law, giving the sweet, scarred wolf a thankful smile as she listed off her hopes and well wishes for them with advice intermingled that clearly came from her life experiences.

Once the floor was opened for them to say their own vows, she looked back up to Artorias and struggled to remember what she had wanted to say. She gave his paw another squeeze as the tears of joy that had been collecting in her eyes finally rolled down her cheeks as she smiled widely at him. "Artorias... Growing up, when I thought about how I wanted to spend my life and who I wanted to share it with, I had always hoped for someone that would be my best friend and confidant before anything else. Someone that would look at me like I was their entire world and someone that would support and encourage me through everything—and would let me do the same for them." She gave his paw another squeeze, a giddy giggle escaping her as more tears dampened her cheeks and she beamed with utter happiness. "You have been that for me and so much more since the very beginning... even when I didn't feel like I deserved it. You made me realize what love is supposed to be and have taught me more about myself than I could have ever imagined. I love you... I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."

"Artorias & Briar Carpathius"