In the Marriage License Office.
At the counter, the clerk smiled at them, "Before you both sign, I must ask, are you both voluntarily entering into this marriage?"
Kingsly Scott nodded. "Of course."
The clerk turned to the silent Rachel Foster. "Miss Foster?"
Rachel's hands were clenched at her sides, her nerves on edge, and her face pale.
Seeing Rachel not respond, the clerk smiled and prompted again, "Miss Foster?"
Slowly, Rachel lifted her head, catching a glimpse of Kingsly's calm and handsome face. Taking a deep breath, she nodded slightly.
"Very well, please sign your names on the registration form... In about ten minutes, your marriage certificate will be ready." The clerk handed them the forms.
Kingsly took the forms and signed his name without hesitation.
After a few seconds of hesitation, Rachel took the forms and clearly signed her name.
