Cage to Cage
By the time I reach the altar, my pulse is a drumbeat in my throat.
Vex extends his hand. His fingers brush mine — steady, warm, grounding.
The world steadies for a breath.
We turn toward the officiant, voices distant, words mechanical — the exchange of promises neither of us fully believes in.
I repeat them anyway. He does too.
And then it’s time.
“You may kiss the bride,” the officiant says.
My heart trips.
Vex hesitates — just for a second — before his hand rises to my cheek. His touch is gentle, almost cautious, like he’s afraid I’ll break.
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