We stand in silence for a moment, allowing the excitement of events to fade away like an early morning moon. But tonight is ours; no more worries about Zack or Dr. Mansfield or even Zull-at least for a little while.

Dominic pulls back, releasing his hold around my waist and reaches out, picking up a glass of champagne he placed on the table next to us, "I would like to make a toast to my beautiful new bride." He hands me the glass and leans down to kiss my forehead, "To ...