Nick

The look of worry was still plastered on Wynter's face as we were ushered down the makeshift wedding arch near the front foyer of the castle.

"Wyn" I grab her hand, staring into her soft brown eyes. She pretends to smile. "We don't have to do this."

"No...no Nick. I want to!" She whispers hesitantly. I knew the recent news of a magical heir had scared her.

"Wyn I should have told you but you were under so much pressure—"I push my palm against the warmth of her neck.

"I'm fine Nick" she ran a warm palm through my brown curls instantly pacifying my regrets. "Let's go get married." She smirks.

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"Do you Nicholas Theo Claus take Wynter Rider to be your wife?"

"I do" I smile, cherishing the new title bestowed upon her.

"And do you Wynter Rider take Nicholas T Claus as your husband?"

"I do"

"Do you accept title of Mrs. Claus and promise to adhere to the duties, obligations, and regulations that come with said title?"

"I do" Her answer sounded more like a question.
The priest smiled at both of us before closing his bright blue book.

"By thé spirits invested in me and the Pole and as an unbiased witness, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Nick? You may now kiss your bride"

Wynter smiles excitedly, giggling as I pulled her hands into mine. My spirit was impatient.

I snatch her waist before pulling her in for a passionate kiss. We smack carelessly as the cheers of the people engulfed us.

When we kissed, it was as if the whole world stopped. Nothing mattered anymore. No rules or
regulations. Just Wynter and I.
I loved her.

Wynter

We finally break from our heated yet sloppy embrace. "I love you Wynter Rider" Nick stares at me with his big brown eyes, pulling me into his lips to kiss again. I wrap my arms around his neck, accepting him faithfully.

"I love you" he whispers again. My heart still raced every time I heard him say it.

"I love you Nicholas Claus." I smile, hugging him gently. A few people in the crowd clapped. Drew and Jingles cheers and hoot permeated throughout the room.

"I did that!!" Drew bragged to the people who cared to listen to him. "I made them meet!" He brags to anyone who would listen.

"Nick? You are the new Santa Claus." The priest interrupted the cheers of hoopla, "You have provided a fiancé and sealed the union with a true loves kiss. You will remain Santa clause for another 25 thousand years."

The crowds cheered again.

"We did it" I whisper across Nick's lips.

"I guess we did" He shrugs, staring into my eyes.

Nick

Drew came and smothered me in a hug before lifting Wynter in his arms.
"My fave sister in law!"

"I'm your only sister in law Drew" she giggles. Drew places her down and Jingles skips over and licks Wynter's cheek with glee. I looked over at Wynter as she tried to hide the sorrow in her face. I could tell she was still sad about the heir to the kingdom, even as the people celebrated her.

My parents were still in shock by the abrupt change of events. I hadn't told them about Wynter's true origins and although my father was aware, my mother was not.

I thought about my new life in the pole now with Wynter at my side. There were still so many questions left that had no answer.
Would I outlive her?
Would our baby be a purebred, born with magic?

I knew my new life would be hard but I was ready to tackle it with Wynter by my side.

My parents makes their way across the room to meet us. Wynter grabbed my arm, hugging me from the side, prepping herself for whatever criticism that would come.

"Nicholas" my father's voice was gruff.

"Dad, mom. I know we lied. But I love Wynter. Nothing you can say or do will change that. You either accept her or don't. But if you don't accept Wynter? Then you don't accept me"

My father was silent, looking at Wynter before looking back at me.

"Suit up. You got gifts to deliver." He muttered. He took one final look at me before turning around. My mother was still stagnant, looking at Wynter before forcing a smile to her lips. She took Wynter's palm in her hand and patted it before following my father out the room.

Although the gesture was small, it meant something.

Wynter released her grip on my arm before looking away. I could hear the exhale of breath she was holding in.

"They'll come around" I whisper, holding her arms with care. She tries not to cry and only pulls away.

"Wyn! Wyn! Wait!" I try to stop her from running away but she was too fast.

Just as I was about to chase her, Drew comes behind me and holds my shoulder.

"Let her go bro." Drew gave a knowing look. He was right. I had to let Wynter go, at least for now to give her some time to take everything in.
We were husband and wife in less than an hour. That would be taxing on anyone.

I hoped she was alright.

Author note

Our babies are married 🤧💕 who would have thought! From "your cookies taste like dog treats" to "I love you"

I also didn't know how to end this chapter lol

There is one chapter left!! Yay!!
And I already have the first 6 chapters of Santa Baby ready and prepped!

See you in the last chapter! Our b