After the wedding, after the reception, Honeymoon! - Adult Matters within!
Sparhawk walked with Elaine through the halls, smiling softly as he held her hand, nervous. He felt as if every joyous dream had come alive, and yet he was as nervous as he had ever been before in his life. He wanted this to be right, perfect, and he feared he would not be.

At their door, he opened it, and lifted her in his arms, carrying her across the threshold in a ceremony as old as time. When he set Elaine on her feet again, he kept her close and kissed her.

At last, they were alone...