The music played through the courtyard as couples slow danced about, with their laughter and conversation blending into the melody.
Aiden stood at one edge of the courtyard, with Laela on one side and Arianna on the other, with both women still glowing happily from the ceremony.
They had been greeting well-wishers for the past several minutes, when that familiar voice called out from nearby.
"Aiden!"
He turned and spotted Alaric pushing through the crowd with his wives, Elara and Nessa, following close behind.
Before Aiden could respond, two small figures broke free from their parents and ran straight toward him.
Mira and Kira.
"Aiden!" they shouted in unison as they reached him.
Aiden laughed and bent down, scooping both girls up effortlessly and holding one in each arm. They giggled as he lifted them, with their feet dangling above ground in excitement.
"You got married!" Mira said excitedly while pointing at Laela and Arianna.
