Do to staying with Renard, when Nick bought an engagement ring, he knew to hide it in his desk at work. There were just too many chances of it being found and the surprise ruined otherwise. And Nick wanted everything to be perfect when he asked the question.

Luckily, the eisbiber were very efficient workers, and they had the house that Nick had designed himself ready in a matter of weeks.

He had shown Adalind the style of the home and had gotten her approval on things he knew would be important. Nick didn't want to make assumptions or take control over everything.

Though as it turned out, he knew Adalind's tastes well and everything he showed her had made her very happy.

And there were still some things he kept from her that he wanted to surprise her with. Things he knew she would love.

When the house was finished, Nick asked the eisbiber to help him with a few decorative touches.

Then, he asked Adalind to go with him to see the house. The kids and everyone else would see it the following day, but Nick really needed it to be just he and Adalind for the first evening.

The land the house was built on was something Nick and Adalind chose together. The couple wanted to be sure they were on the same page about which area they felt best suited their needs.

Adalind beamed with excitement when the house came into site. Sure she had been shown sketches about what Nick and the eisbiber had in mind, since Nick wanted to be sure she was happy with the design, but it still did not prepare her for the beauty their new home was.

It may have seemed even more wonderful to her because of Nick being the one to design it and with the full intention of them all living their, as a family.

Adalind fought back the tears of joy forming in her eyes. The only thing that would make everything perfect, would be if Nick asked her to marry him.

But Adalind was certain that wouldn't happen. After all, he had waited several years before proposing to Juliet. And that was after the two had lived together for a couple of years.

Since Adalind and Nick had only lived together one, and had been a couple for less of that time, Adalind was sure she would have at least another year before Nick really thought about getting married.

Adalind was content to wait that long. In truth, she would wait forever, if it meant that forever was spent with Nick.

However, Nick had no intention of waiting a year before he got to call Adalind his wife.

They got out of the car and Adalind's breath caught when she saw pink and yellow flowers had been planted along the walkway leading up to the house and various hanging potted flowers adorning the porch.

Nick unlocked the door, but before he walked inside, he turned to Adalind and said, "There's something I want to do." Nick then scooped Adalind in his arms, bridal style, and carried her over the threshold.

Adalind giggled at his antics and draped her arms around his neck.

She fully expected him to set her down once they were inside, and was surprised when he instead insisted on carrying her to some of the places he had designed for her in mind.

Like the large glass room connected to their home.

"You'll be able to grow anything you want. And there's an adjoining room right next to it with cupboards and tables already built and inside where you can work and teach the kids the ways of their hexenbiest side." Motioning out of the windows, Nick added, "Plus there's plenty of land for gardens. The eisbiber and I didn't want to assume to know what you would want, but as soon as you let us know, I promise you will have anything you desire."

Adalind smiled brightly at him, then laid her head in his shoulder and said, "What if all that I desire is you?"

"You already have me." Nick turned and carried her up the flight of stairs. "There's something in the master suit I think you'll enjoy."

Adalind hoped he was talking about the bed and he was going to make love to her, since finally they had plenty of privacy. Not that they hadn't snuck in a couple of rounds the past few weeks; it was just that neither one could be as thorough as they wanted to be, and they had to be completely quiet.

Although they were sure Renard knew what they had been up to the previous night by the glare he shot them.

Instead of stopping at the bedroom, Nick continued to the adjoining bathroom, and Adalind could not find it in herself to be disappointed when she saw what was there.

"Oh, Nick! That tub is huge!" Adalind gasped and stared in awe at the bathtub that could easily bathe multiple people at once.

"I knew you would like it. Would you like to have a bath now? The eisbiber were kind enough to leave behind everything you would need. You could have a soak while I get dinner ready for us and bring it up here."

That sounded like pure heaven to Adalind.

Understandably, things had been cramped while staying with Sean. Yes he had plenty of rooms for them all to stay, but Adalind didn't want to take the chance of the man she now despised catching even a glimpse of her bare form, so she had kept to quick showers and in the middle of the day when she knew Renard was working. And while staying at the apartment, Adalind never walked around in a towel or one of Nick's shirts. Something both she and the grimm missed but dealt with because neither one wanted the half royal getting more than was strictly necessary look at Adalind's form.

While she prepared her bath, Adalind smiled at remembering how possessive Nick became when Sean made the mistake of stepping just a little too close into Adalind's space or nearly touching her when they were all moving around the kitchen area.

Nick would always pull Adalind to him, wrap his arms around her and bury his nose in her hair, whispering some flirty thing that would have her blushing and Sean looking annoyed.

Adalind loved Nick's possessive side. She loved his every side.

Sighing contentedly as she slipped into the water, Adalind felt she finally had everything she had ever dreamed of.

She had a man she loved who loved her and was wonderful to her. She had both of her children. And now she had a beautiful home. Really, the only thing missing was Nick's last name at the end of hers. But she reminded herself that it wasn't that important right now because at least Nick showed her every moment that he cared about and was committed to her and their family.

While he prepared the food the eisbiber had left in the kitchen, Nick made a few calls to check on the kids and make sure the plans for the next day were running smoothly.

He then carried the tray of food, the wine and two glasses to the en-suite.

For a moment, he just stood in the doorway and gazed at the beautiful blonde laying in the tub.

Adalind looked over, saw him staring, crooked a finger at him and said, "You better come here."

Of course, Nick was helpless but to comply with her demand. He placed the food and wine on the floor beside the tub, shed his own clothes and joined the love of his life in the massive tub.

Adalind reached for him as he entered. Their lips met in a kiss that was a little awkward do to them both smiling so much.

"This is amazing Nick, thank you."

"You don't need to thank me. I did this for the both of us. This whole house is for our family and our life together."

He pulled her to him again and this time their kiss was deep and passionate.

The entire night was filled with tender caresses and sighs of pleasure.

The took turns washing one another very thoroughly. Then, when the water got too cool, they rinsed off in the shower, that Adalind discovered Nick had built big enough for two adults to share, and had installed multiple shower heads. In fact, it was obvious Nick had designed the shower with the full idea that two people would be using it very often, and for long and rigorous activities, if the built in seat was any indication.

Though she was not about to complain, especially with his fingers doing some very lovely things between her legs.

And she sure wasn't going to complain when Nick carried her to their bed, laid her on her back, thrust inside of her and kissed her like his very breath came from the little gasps, sighs and moans she released when gripped by an intense orgasm.

Nick was insatiable as he finally got to be with Adalind without any concerns of someone hearing them. He wanted to show her what a life with him could be really like. Without the stress of wondering where her daughter was, who was after them, or if they were safe with one another, they could finally focus on them as a couple.

And Nick wanted to show Adalind that he could and would be the man she could be happy with for the rest of her life.

In the morning, they both woke with pleasantly sore bodies and smiles on their faces.

Both looked into the other's eyes and just knew that was the view the wanted to wake up to for the rest of their lives.

Though he hated to disrupt the tranquil moment between them, Nick knew it needed to be done and said, "Monroe and Rosalee will be here with the kids soon. So we should probably get dressed so we won't traumatize anyone."

Adalind reluctantly agreed.

Nick was of course ready first and said he would meet her downstairs with breakfast.

Adalind was puzzled and disappointed. She thought after the passionate night they shared, Nick would at least give her a kiss, but he seemed really eager to get away from her.

She finished getting ready for the day and made her way downstairs at a slower pace than Nick had.

But when she got to the kitchen she saw Nick wasn't there.

She noticed the door to the backyard was open, and wondering why he decided to go outside, took a look and gasped in shock when she saw that the backyard had been decorated overnight and was now set up for what looked to be a wedding. With their close friends, and their children, wearing suits or dresses with bright smiles on their faces.

Nick moved to her side, dropped to one knee, held up the ring and asked, "Will you marry me? Today?"

"You planned a whole wedding for us?" Adalind asked in astonishment.

"I didn't want there to be too much time where you could stress yourself out and get cold feet." Nick grinned.

"Wait! Last night, there were several times where you had started saying something about our life together, but had changed the subject really quickly, I thought it was because you just weren't ready to talk about a commitment."

"No, it was because I almost spoiled all of my plans and nearly asked you to be my wife. You have no idea how hard it was to keep this from you."

"You're amazing! I love you so much! Yes! I will marry you! Today!"

Nick slipped the ring on her finger, stood up and their lips met in a powerful and claiming kiss.

"All right, you two. Save some of that for after your vows. Right now, you guys got to get ready for your wedding." Monroe interrupted the couple.

Rosalee, Diana, what what Adalind could only describe as an army of eisbiber woman pulled Adalind back into the house, back into her bedroom, sat her on her vanity chair and started fixing her hair and makeup.

When they pulled a beautiful white lace dress from a garment bag, Adalind asked in shock, "How did you get a wedding dress for me?"

"Nick picked it out." Rosalee explained. "He said he knew what style you would love most. And he told the eisbiber woman what your size was."

"He said he knew your body better than anybody." Diana chimed in.

"He didn't know Diana was listening at the time." Rosalee explained.

"That man of yours was able to show us your exact proportions." One eisbiber woman said. "He told us if the mannequin we were using was too wide or too thin."

"Just by moving his hands over it's form." Another piped in.

Adalind blushed. Nick was never stingy with his touch. It didn't surprise her he knew her body. But she was amazed he knew her style so well.

"That is a good man you've got there." The first eisbiber woman said.

Adalind agreed completely.

The dresses bodice molded to Adalind's form perfectly, and the gown trailed behind her elegantly.

Rosalee slipped on a lovely buttercup yellow dress. Nick knowing that Adalind would want the fuchsbau to be her matron of honor.

Diana wore a dress similar to her mother's but without a trailing skirt and with a crown of flowers on her head instead of a veil.

It took all of Adalind's self control not to run to Nick the moment she spotted him standing there in a deep blue suit. He just looked so handsome.

And with the way Monroe placed his hand on Nick's shoulder when the groom took a step toward the bride, she knew the feeling had to be mutual.

Her smile got wider when she got to the altar and saw her sweet baby boy dressed just like his father as he sat in his stroller that was decorated in ribbons and flowers.

The ceremony began and the rest of the world disappeared for Nick and Adalind. They recited their vows, meaning them with every fiber of their beings.

The very second they were pronounced husband and wife, before Nick was told he could kiss the bride, the grooms lips were on the new Mrs. Burkhardt.

There were chuckles and cheers from the people around them, but neither really heard. They were each far too busy enjoying the taste of their new spouse.

Reluctantly, they pulled apart before the kiss turned awkward for their guests.

Everyone congratulated the new couple.

Feeling slightly dazed at the events of the past few hours, Adalind couldn't help but say out loud, "I'm a hexenbiest married to a grimm." She turned to Nick and asked. "You're really alright with my hexenbiest side?"

"I love your hexenbiest side. I love every single part of you. Those are the parts that make you the strong, intelligent, beautiful woman I want to spend my life with."

Adalind couldn't speak, she was so happy. In the year of being with Nick Burkhardt, she was happier than she had ever been in her entire life. And she knew that the rest of her life would be filled with even more happiness.

It was better than she could have ever dreamed.

Full credit to grimmnadalind5 for giving me the idea for the wedding right after a proposal.