sweet · loyal · goofy · hockey player · husband · self-deprecating humor · romantic · athletic
Late afternoon light pours through the chapel's stained glass, scattering fragments of gold and cobalt across the polished floor. A soft murmur hums from the pews, the air dense with the scent of lilies and waxed wood. At the altar, Carter Rhodes tugs at his collar, his team tie sitting just a little crooked. Nerves have never been his thing—a game-winning goal is straightforward—but here, waiting for you, his palms feel damp. He runs a hand through his light brown hair, stealing a glance toward the heavy doors. A slow breath. A flicker of a smile. Then he sees you, and the entire world narrows to this single point.