Artemis groans sitting up from the silk sheets. Caspian watching as she clutches her head. His fingers lightly brushing her hair out of her face. His body currently adjacent to hers. Lying on his side with his head propped up in his hand. Artemis blinks a few times finding her surroundings before landing onto the hypnotic emerald eyes of Caspian. His dark hair tousled as if he has run his hands through it endlessly.

"Caspian?"

Her voice weak and cracked but still music to his ears. His fingers gently pulling her arm back down from her head to hold onto. Their hands laying on her stomach as she looks to him confused.

"Yes my love. How are you feeling?"

"Confused.." She furrows her eyebrows trying to recall everything before her eyes snap wide. "Your Father-"

"Is okay... Aneesa didn't hurt him."

"What about the guards?" Artemis asks relaxing back into the pillow. Caspian's thumb rubbing softly on her hand.

"All safe. Kaleo stopped her."

At this Artemis' scrunched face relaxes. Caspian leans over to give her a gentle kiss. The tingles dancing on his lips as hers continue brushing against his. He groans testing his own self restraints. He pulls back reluctantly looking down at his queen. Her silver eyes swirling with desire making his body heat up with want.

"The wedding?"

He nods as her eyes remained locked on him. He leans forward to peck her lips before pulling back.

"If you are up for it. We will have it in a few hours... IF you are well enough."

Artemis' heart warms at the man lying next to her. Her hand coming up to cup his jaw. The pad of her thumb brushing his cheek. He closes his eyes leaning into her touch. Her hand gently pulls him down to connect their lips once again. Both sigh in bless from the contact. Caspian's hand going to hold Artemis' waist as his body drapes over her. Their lips dance together, always in sync with each other. Her body hums in acceptance to the new sensations only Caspian awakens in her. Caspian's body pulsating with your pure desire. The desire to have her, to devour her, and claim her as his own. His muscles going tense while the moment becomes more heated. The sensual caresses leaving both wanting more.

Caspian is unsure if he can stop himself at this point. Artemis having no objections to him allows the kiss to consume her. His lips leave hers to trace down to her neck kissing along the way. He lays his body between her legs which she complies adjusting him to the new position. Her hands going to his lower back enjoying the connection. Her body trembling with unrequited want, her body beginning to glow as it has before when things became heated.

A knock from the door brings them both back to the present. Caspian sighs lifting his head to look down at her. Her whole body actually glowing leaves him speechless.

"Artemis.. Your-"

"Son, is she awa- Oh!"

Both of their eyes turn to the door to see his mother standing their wide eyed. Their position not so innocent. Artemis' body still illuminated as Caspian climbs off of her. He goes to stand up while Artemis prays to the gods to swallow her whole. The queen is still frozen at the door momentarily.

"Mom, it isn't-"

"What I just saw is none of my business. Now go get ready son, we have a bride to get dressed."

Caspian turns back to Artemis to see her eyes bright already looking to him. He can see she is still electrically charged from their encounter. He takes a deep breath leaning over to kiss her forehead. Artemis' eyes closing on contact before he stands up leaving her. He walks by kissing his mom's temple before walking out giving one last glance to his beloved.

Artemis sits up feeling more charged than ever before. She then feels the bed dip as the queen sits down on the side of the bed timidly. Her movements seem so unsure as if she is trespassing sacred grounds. Looking to the young beauty, she can't believe the glow she possesses. It is unfathomable to believe that intimate moments could create such an effect. However, nothing with Artemis is like before...

"My husband told me you had some fears... that is the reason you left so early this morning."

Artemis nods her head as her glow fades slowly. "I had no doubts marrying Caspian... I love him wholeheartedly... but what the people to say?"

Her voice sounding so unsure and scared. Such a different picture to the fearless young beauty the queen has come to know.

"I do not believe you truly know how this kingdom sees you."

"Wh-What do you mean?" She stutters out while the queen looks to her in amusement.

"You will see my dear." Her words gentle. She stands from the bed while Goliath climbs on to lay down at the base watching over his mistress. "Come Artemis. It is time to get you ready."

Nodding, she gets up from the bed with a slight wobble before finding her balance. The queen looking to her with concern which Artemis just shakes off. The queen directs her to sit at the vanity before getting to work on her hair. The afternoon spent with intricate braiding before getting placed in her warrior dress. The finished product making the queen gasp in awe. Never before has she seen someone so ethereal. Her son has definitely found his perfect match.

Caspian had left his chambers many hours ago to let the ladies have the room. He went to his parent's chambers to be greeted by his father. His dad looks up with a raised eyebrow while Caspian closes the door softly.

"The ladies have taken over my chamber. May I get ready here?"

"She is well to do the ceremony?"

Caspian nods his head. The king nods his head directing him to their closet. It is then that he notices Vatalanie laying on his father's bed. He walks over to brush her coat before following his father into the closet. He watches as his father walks over to their crowns. A silver crown with an emerald stone held in the center is picked up. Caspian recognizes the crown as one of his mother's earlier pieces.

"I believe this will make for a perfect crown for your bride, what do you think?"

Taking into his hands, he can't help but smile. His father has truly accepted Artemis as a member of the family. He looks to his father with pride.

"It's perfect."

"Well then, I will have it cleaned for tonight but let's get you changed. I will call for a maid to get your dress robes from your chambers."

Caspian nods following his father out of the closet. His dad leaves him in the room to find a maid to help with his task. Caspian sits down next to Vatalanie who inches her body to his lap. Her head laying across his legs making the prince smirk at the she wolf. Brushing her coat, she purrs in content. He leans down close enough to kiss the wolfs head. Vatalanie enjoying the affection she is receiving.

"They are quite extraordinary..." Caspian nods in agreement to his father. "Although I have seen her kill someone before my eyes, she seems as harmful as a bunny to me."

The wolf scoffs at the king. The sound making both the king and prince to laugh out loud. Each reaching to rub her fur. The next few hours flying by with them having some father son time while getting ready. His father placing his first crown upon his son is like a mirror image to what he remembered being like all those years ago. Memories flooding his mind of his beautiful queen. As if the thought of her summoned her, she peaked her head in the door.

"She is ready."

Both of the gentlemen nod. Caspian turns back to his dad. Casden pulls his son in for a hug before releasing him.

"Any last words of wisdom?" He asked releasing a deep breath. His father only smiling down at his son.

"Most important to rule follow, remember that after today your happiness has to come second to hers. She will be your equal and better half. If she is happy, you will be happy as well."

Queen Analee who is standing at the door smiles fondly towards her husband. He winks at her making her blush like everytime before. Caspian watches the exchange and can't help to believe he has found that as well. He leaves his dad before walking to his mother giving her a hug as well.

"I love you mom."

"I love you son.. Now let's go, your queen awaits."

At this he walks out of the room. The king holds out his arm ready to take his own queen. She links arms with him holding close to his side. He leans over to kiss her head affectionately before leading her to the grand hall.

The hall has been magnificently decorated with many candles and everyone dressed in their finest. The other royal families from other kingdoms sitting in the front rows. The other rows packed full with the people of the Kingdom of Tesalee. The announcer introduces the royal family as they come in. The king and queen taking their thrones while Caspian goes to stand at the front of them. Cassidy now sitting in her large seat with her bodyguard & friend at her side. All eyes are looking to them but the prince's eyes are glued on the door in the back.

Two hard knocks resound throughout the room. All heads look around as the doors open. The silver goddess being presented to all. A lot of gasp are heard while others feel their jaws slack. She slowly and graciously begins walking the length of the great hall. The king and queen looking on with pure pride. Navene smiling happily for his guardian. Cassidy believing she had found an angel. The same way she felt at first sight with her.

Caspian however feels his knees buckle below him. If God ever created a perfect being, then he has found her. Her braids are intricately pulled up into a bun. Only a few strands framing her delicate face. Her dress being made of a foreign material giving his queen the look of a true warrior, such a match to her personality. The happiness protruding from her as she graciously strolls to him.

Artemis' nerves were on edge standing outside of the grand hall. Her feet pacing as the guards watch her slightly amused. A true goddess and she's nervous about this. The moment the door opens and her eyes land on the emerald eyed loved. Her nerves melted away and she felt ready for her future.

"My goddess..."

Artemis blushes at Caspian's low words while he takes her hands into his. The grip possessive and not willing to surrender. The priest stepping forward to look at the young couple. Looking to the king, Casden gives him a nod to proceed.

Standing side by side they listen as the priest begins. The crowd listening respectfully before the priest has them exchange vows. The young couple repeating after him while looking into each other's eyes. So hypnotized by each other, they don't hesitate the moment the preacher announces them.

"I now to pronounce husband and wife. You may now kiss-"

Just like that Caspian dives onto her crashing his lips to hers. The crowd applauding loudly as they pull apart reluctantly. The king standing up making both Artemis and Caspian look to him.

"I am proud to announce for the first time, Prince Caspian and Princess Artemis" The roars of the crowd warm Artemis' heart. The queen then stands up with a gift in her hands. "Please kneel Princess Artemis."

Artemis does as requested by the king. Queen Analee proud to place the crown upon her daughter's head before helping her back up.

"Welcome to our family Princess Artemis of Tesalee"

Everyone stands up applauding as Artemis turns to them all. Her hand in Caspian's as they look to the people. Nothing but happiness throughout all the faces making Artemis tear up. The acceptance striking her core. These people never cared that she carried no title, they chose to love her regardless.

Caspian turns her bringing her in for a kiss. A strong, passionate kiss... Slowly pulling apart, he makes Artemis' heart quicken with his words.

"You are mine Artemis... and I am done waiting."