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“I say it’s about time.”
“Where’s Derek?”
“He dropped me off. He’s taking the kids and the sitter to the hotel, and then he’ll be right back.”
She glanced at Emmy, then back to Jolie. “Do you think he’ll give me away? Cord can’t make it.”
“Oh, honey, I’m so sorry, but I bet he’d be happy to give you away. As soon as he gets here, I’ll go and talk to him.”
***
Standing at the back of the church, her stomach in knots because she was excited and nervous and she couldn’t find Derek, Megan lay her hand over her stomach as she waited for the organist to begin playing the wedding march.
“Well, don’t you look like the most beautiful bride ever?”
She whipped around at the sound of her brother’s deep voice, and tears sprang to her eyes as he scooped her up and hugged her to him. Oh, he gave the best hugs ever—besides Ford, that is.
“I thought you couldn’t make it,” she whispered in his ear as he hung on to her.
“I busted ass and got myself on a private plane—paid for by my boss after he heard I’d be missing my baby sister’s wedding, to get here in time. I didn’t want to call in case I couldn’t make it.”
She squeezed him tighter, her arms around his big broad shoulders. Her handsome brother was here in the flesh. His golden blond hair, a bit long on top and cut short on the sides accented those green eyes which mirrored her own. When he set her down, her shaking hands swiped under her eyes, and Emmy came forward with a tissue, trying to clean her smeared makeup as Jolie gave Cord a hug. Then she slapped him hard on the arm. “That’s for making this little bride sad this morning.”
“Ouch. Christ. Sorry.”
She slapped him again. “You’re standing in a church. Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain.”
“Oh. Shit. Sorry.” She raised her hand again, but Derek halted her. “Don’t beat him up.”
Shaking hands, the two men greeted each other. Derek kissed his wife, then said, “I don’t think I’m needed here any longer, so I’m going to go find a seat.”
He opened the door, and the organ music grew in volume. Emmy dabbed a bit more, then smiled. “I’m up first. See you up front.”
She hustled to the door. Dillon and David, who had ushered, despite Dillion’s fresh stitches, opened the doors and stood just inside.
Jolie winked at her, then stepped up to the door and disappeared down the aisle. Cord held out his arm to her, and she slipped her hand through the crook, grateful for his strength and his presence. “Was Delaney a bitch this morning?”
That put a smile on her face. “Yes.”
“Figured. Grandma’s necklace looks perfect on you.”
She blinked furiously to keep the tears from sliding from her eyes.
The bridal march began playing, and the congregation stood. Her heart hammered in her chest as the sea of faces watched her walk toward her soon-to-be husband. And she almost let herself become so nervous she thought she’d throw up, but then she looked at Ford and the love in his eyes for her made her feel as if she were walking on a cloud.
His smile was a sight to behold, and he looked so sexy in his suit, the same light bluish green as her dress. The white rose pinned to his lapel looked perfect on him. His jet-black hair was combed neatly to the side, a lock falling onto his forehead, and she itched to touch it. Those obsidian eyes, shiny and framed in those sexy lashes, were what her dreams were made of. She hoped their baby looked like him.
Cord reached forward and shook Ford’s hand, and whispered, “I’m happy to meet you, Ford; you’re a lucky man.”
“Happy to meet you, Cord, and please know that I know that with my whole heart.”
Cord nodded and bent down to kiss her cheek. “I love you, Meg; congratulations, hon,” he whispered.
“Thank you, Cord. I love you too.”
He stepped away from her and stood next to Delaney, but she only had eyes for Ford. The minister stepped forward and cleared his throat.
“This is a special day for Megan and Ford, but it’s also a special day for the whole Montgomery family.” Pressing the Bible in his hands to his chest, he continued, “Many of you know that like his father before him, Falcon Montgomery, is serving in the United States Army, currently in Afghanistan. But, I’m proud to say Falcon wanted to be here today and has moved heaven and earth to get here to watch his father take a bride.” Holding his hand up toward the back of the church the doors opened, and there stood a handsome man, one she’d never met but would know anywhere, in a crisp dress uniform striding purposely toward them.
