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He doesn’t say anything as he makes love to me either, but the passion is next level. He makes me come three times before he ever enters me, and the way he works me over is earth-shattering.
I fall asleep wrapped in his arms after a second round, hearing him whisper, “I love you so much,” against my skin.
EPILOGUE
Six months later
SUTTON
My insides do a tumbly twist when Felicity walks down the grassy, petal-filled aisle toward me. We’re in front of the water at the Summit House, and it’s the most perfect day for our wedding. But I’d think that even if it were stormy.
I asked her a week after Owen made his proclamation. I was struck speechless that night, but I got my act together enough the next day to buy a ring and come up with a decent proposal plan. Owen helped me pull it off. We went to Tiptop for dinner and asked her out on the balcony with twinkle lights surrounding us. Later, in bed, I showed her where my tattoo artist had added her walking with Owen and me in the compass. Not because I assumed she’d say yes, but because she’s it for me. That made her cry, but she loved it. She still stares at it in wonder.
And now here we are. She’s marrying me.
There’s a lump in my throat and I can’t believe it, but I’m crying. Never thought I’d be one of those men crying at my wedding, but then, I never thought I’d be getting married again either.
Until her.
This love is something brand new for me. It’s something I will never take for granted.
She takes my breath away, her hair cascading down her bare shoulders, the veil skimming lightly down her back, and the dress is stunning, but I can’t get past her eyes. Her face. Her happiness. How much love she shows with one simple look or smile.
Her hands clasp mine as we stand in front of our family and friends, and Pappy marries us. He talks about how much he’s loved seeing our love story develop right in front of his eyes, and how it’s already grown so big, he knows we’ll last forever. When he says that, he also looks past us to wink at Grinny in the front row, which makes everyone say, “Awwww.”
I know Felicity and I will last forever too.
As long as I’m breathing, I will love her.
My brothers are standing up with me, but Owen is my best man, and he has been so excited for this day. Everything has gone as planned, except for when Felicity lets go of my hands to reach out for him before our vows. He looks surprised too, but he steps forward and takes her free hand.
His expression is one of complete awe as he looks at Felicity.
You and me both, buddy.
“Owen, I couldn’t marry your dad today without making some promises to you first.” Her voice cracks and she takes a moment to regain her composure, dabbing her face with a pretty handkerchief.
I’m already a mess. Callum passes me a hanky and everyone laughs, but they’re crying too.
“From the day we met, we’ve had a special bond…which is no surprise because you’re such a special person.”
Owen’s face crinkles up and he starts to cry, which makes Felicity cry harder, but she keeps going.
“You’ve loved and accepted me. We’ve had so much fun together. We’ve laughed and cried together. We’ve potty-trained a dog together.”
We all laugh again, but there are sobs going on out there too, and not just from me and Owen.
“You are the best boy I have ever known, and I know you’re going to be an even more amazing man. There will be times that aren’t as easy. We might have to work through some things when you become a teenager and don’t like what I have to say anymore.”
“That’ll never happen,” Owen says through his tears, and he laughs too when the crowd does, but the tears just keep falling.
I hand him the hanky Wyatt passes. More laughs.
“But here’s what I promise you, no matter what, okay? And I want you to hear this part especially. I promise to love you always. I promise to respect you. I promise to listen when you trust me with your stories. No matter what, I will love you.”
“I love you too.” His little shoulders shake and when she bends down to hug him, none of us can hold it in.
I wipe my eyes, and when Felicity turns and puts her hands in mine again, I’m overwhelmed.
