The officiant smiled. "Then by the power vested in me by the student body of this university, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!" Galen leaned in, his lips meeting Ciara's in a tender kiss. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, their laughter filling the air. "Congratulations, you two!" the officiant exclaimed, his voice filled with warmth. "May your love story be filled with joy and happiness." The crowd erupted in cheers, their voices echoing through the booth. Ciara and Galen, now officially husband and wife, looked at each other, their eyes filled with love and happiness. This was their moment, their beginning, and they were ready to face the world together, hand in hand, heart to heart... =============================== The summer air was thick with