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“She knows all that.”
“Trust me, Loch, we never tire of hearing about what we make you feel.” Hayes shot a sarcastic look to Levi.
“Sugar, I show you as often as I can get betwe–”
“Levi!” Their mother scolded.
“Sorry, Ma.” He didn’t look it.
“Fine. Get out so I can get this done then.”
Loch wasn’t opposed to writing his own vows. He was more nervous that he wouldn’t be able to convey everything he felt for her in a few short words.
It couldn’t be denied. As reserved as Sage had felt at first, the backless gown was elegant and sensual in a beautiful way. She felt classy yet sexy.
She was ready to say her vows.
“You look stunning, Sage.” Ashley hugged her from behind after fixing her veil to hide as much of her back as possible.
“I feel it.” Her own voice was full of awe.
“Are you ready?” Ash whispered.
Sage was more than ready. She was excited, nervous, had butterflies in her tummy, and her heart was racing out of control. Ashley and the woman from the Grand Canal Shoppes had gotten her ready right there in the store after she’d gone to a salon to have her hair curled and circled around her head to look like a halo. Light pink peonies and babies’ breath had been weaved throughout to finish off her innocent look. With a light makeup application, she’d been declared ready.
Now, as she stood in front of a floor-to-ceiling mirror, her dress made of lace encasing her body, Sage was thrilled with where her life was going. Having once feared a marriage she couldn’t commit herself to and being given one she craved, was a miracle.
“Could I have a minute?” Sage asked Ashley.
“Of course, hon, I’ll be right outside.”
As Ashley left, Sage walked to the small pew in the corner of the dressing room in the back of the chapel she’d been shown to. A small cross and bible were sitting next to it. The calling would never be free of her. She was too connected to her faith to ever let it go.
Lighting the small candle, she said a prayer. “Bless me, oh Lord, as I say my vows. As I take to a life I’ve been dreaming of since I was a little girl. Please, Lord, bless our union with grace and care. Amen.”
Feeling lighter in her heart, Sage walked to the door, opening it just as Braxton was about to knock. “Hi!” She was thrilled to see him. He might come off as cold and quiet, but he made her feel at ease. “What are you doing here?”
“Loch had a surprise for you.” Stepping out the way, she looked behind him, and there were the two men who had spent their lives trying to protect her.
“Porter, Trusen.” The air was stolen from her lungs as her brothers walked forward. Dressed in matching tuxedoes to Braxton’s, they looked as handsome as she’d ever seen them. “How?”
Placing a hand on her cheek, Porter spoke. “I called Lochlan’s shop yesterday asking about you. We’ve been worried. He asked if we were ready to leave. The answer was obvious after everything that’s happened. Father has gotten stricter and more severe with his punishments. We’re working with Frank and his department to put an end to his tyranny amongst the congregation.”
“What happened, Porter?” She was glad they were out, but it was all she could focus on.
He shared a look with Trusen before he spoke. “Jossilyn is missing.”
Gasping, her hands flew to her mouth in shock. “Missing? How? When?”
“I’ve got a lead on her. You worry about getting married, Sage.” Braxton gripped her shoulder tightly.
“Does Loch know?” He couldn’t know and not tell her, could he?
“No. We knew he’d tell you, and we wanted to find out more first. Braxton came to get us last night. We filled him in then. He’s been working tirelessly ever since to find her,” Tru explained.
“Thank you, Braxton.” She hugged him briefly. Worry for her sister now overshadowing her excitement to marry the man of her dreams.
“Hey, none of that,” Ashley scolded.” It’s your wedding day. Braxton looks like a hard ass that won’t quit; I’m sure he’ll find her. Focus on you today, Sage.”
