Before they were married Krovan told her the truth that he wasn't from a long line of circus folk but a demon and all about the Hellmouth. It certainly explained the strange things that happened there that most people refused to even acknowledge at least publicly. Carol knew her her heart that this time this marriage would be forever. Even her kids loved him.
As the day of the wedding arrived. Carol just grew more and more excited. She asked Halfreck to be her maid of honor. Hallie was a great help in planning the wedding. They decided to go for the blood larvae instead of the traditional bridesmaids dresses. Clem agreed to be the best man and D'Hoffryn offered to perform the ceremony. On her wedding day Carol was positively glowing.
Ironically many of the guests were guests at the wedding that didn't happen for her cousin Xander. She didn't invite him because it would have been way too awkward and she wanted her happy day to be perfect. She had found many of the demons to be quite lovely and she wholeheartedly embraced her demon love's world and was offered a position among the ranks of demons. She liked how Hallie was a Justice Demon instead of just being all about the vengeance and as a wedding present D'Hoffryn who'd become quite fond of her gave her the gift of immortality so she could be with her love forever. He also said that when the kids reached adulthood that he would give them the same option but that in the meanwhile they were most welcome among the family since that's what they all were.
Carol realized that many demons are actually good and that not all are evil and she'd found the best one in Krovan. She walked down the aisle escorted by Clem who was an absolute sweetie. She was glowing as she walked toward her soon to be husband who was just smiling away and not able to take his eyes off of her. Clem went to stand beside Krovan and Carol gave her flowers to Hallie to hold and the ceremony began.
"Hymen's Greetings! We are all gathered here today to celebrate this union of souls in holy matrimony. We have all watched their love grow deeper and it is such a beautiful thing to see two people so in love that it even softens my hard heart the tiniest bit and that's saying something. Now where's the ring?"
Krovan turned to Clem and he gave him the ring and Krovan handed it to D'Hoffryn.
"This ring is a symbol of their undying love for one another. May their love last as long as this ring remains."
He handed it back to Krovan.
"Now repeat after me. I Krovan take thee Carol Harris to be my wife."
"I Krovan take thee Carol Harris to be my wife."
At this point Carol whispered to Hallie, "Doesn't he have a last name?"
"Oh sweetie most of us are too old around here to even bother with last names so I suggest lose it and just enjoy your marriage."
She looked back at Krovan who was smiling at her. He mouthed, "I love you."
She mouthed it back and D'Hoffryn cleared his throat.
"We enter into a bond that isn't to be taken lightly for it will last an eternity."
At this point D'Hoffryn turned to Carol and had her repeat after him.
"I Carol take thee Krovan to be my husband. We enter into a bond that isn't to be taken lightly for it will last an eternity."
She looked at D'Hoffryn and smiled because she decided to drop the last name for her new life that was just before her.
"Now these two have decided they would like to say a few words so Krovan go ahead."
"Carol we met in a strange set of circumstances with a blending of demons and humans and sure for the most part it didn't go well but I got the greatest gift from it you. You are such a wonderful woman and I am so lucky that I found you. I look forward to our many lifetimes that we are destined to share. I love you and I will always love you since my love for you just grows day by day."
D'Hoffryn turned to Carol and told her to have her say. At this point Carol was misting up and caught her breath before she started to speak.
"Krovan my life was empty before I met you. I had an empty place in my heart that I tried to fill with men that just weren't right for me because I was so desperate to not be alone and to have a father for my children. Now I have you and my heart is full to the point where it's nearly bursting. You are a wonderful man and will be a wonderful father. I have learned so much from you and I continue to be amazed by how lucky I was to take that step and get to know you. I love you my dear and I look forward to our journey into eternity. I will love you forever."
"Now I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride and welcome to the family Carol."
At that point a necklace appeared around Carol's neck that was similar to Hallie's. She had decided to follow her Hallie's footsteps and become a Justice Demon. They kissed passionately and everyone applauded. They went to Hawaii for their honeymoon and Hallie offered to take care of the kids.
By Barbara Desmond