> Julia smiled and closed her eyes, laying her head against his heart and
> giving him a slow hug. She hated the problems that were sure to be
brought
> up by the Council and that it would involve him... and she didn't want to
> spoil today, even though a tiny part of her wondered if she hadn't just
> gotten him into even more trouble by agreeing to get married the way they
> had, the day before the 'trial' so to speak even though the actual
procedure
> could last a few days.
>
> But she couldn't help but think of the way today felt either.. So....
right.
> And with the right person.
>
> "I love you." she murmured.
>
Derek kissed the top of her head and tightened his arms about her. "And I
love you," he said softly. "More than I ever have loved anyone on this
earth."
