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“Another one? I had that beautiful necklace yesterday, Joe.”
She felt his lips on hers; it was brief, but so sweet it left her breathless.
“I’m sending it in, but I just wanted to tell you I love you, and can’t wait until you’re my Mrs. Trainer.”
Someone made a gagging sound, and Bailey suspected it was Piper.
“Now go.” Aunt Jess made several shooing noises, and Bailey heard the door shut.
“He’s gone. You can take off the blindfold, Bailey. Then turn around.”
She did as she was told, and found her brother standing there.
“Beau!” She leapt from the chair and ran at him.
Joe wasn’t exactly nervous.He knew Bailey would come down that path strewn in rose petals at any minute, but still, there was something fluttering inside him.
“The place looks good,” Fin said.
“It does.” Joe looked around. They’d decided to marry out in the gardens of the main house, which had been transformed with flowers, ribbons, and lights. White seats were lined up in rows, and filled with guests, all smiling at him.
His life had changed so much since Bailey had stepped back into it. Changed for the better. He felt complete now, as if all those places inside him that had still held anger or darkness were gone. He went to bed holding her in his arms, and usually woke with her draped across his chest. He loved it. Loved everything about her. It had taken adjustment on both their parts, but they’d managed it because of the love they shared, and now he couldn’t imagine his life without her in it.
“Game on,” Luke said, looking down the aisle.
She appeared on her brother’s arm. Joe had contacted Beau Jones after the date was set, and decided on surprising Bailey with his arrival today. The smile on her face told him she was happy.
Her dress was cream silk, and she took his breath away. The top was fitted to her lovely body, and the skirt seemed to float with each step she took. Joe couldn’t take his eyes off her. Her hair fell in curls, and a circlet of flowers sat on her head. In her hands was a bouquet of yellow and cream flowers.
“I’m tempted to knock you out and step in,” Fin whispered, but Joe said nothing, his eyes on Bailey as she drew near, just as hers were on him. Her smile was shaky, but she held it as she reached his side.
He shook Beau’s hand, and then Bailey’s brother took his seat, and Joe and Bailey faced the front together.
“You take my breath away.”
Her fingers brushed his, and they hooked pinkies as the service began. It was short and sweet, and Joe was soon asked to kiss his bride, which he did without hesitation.
“Hello, Mrs. Trainer.”
“Hello, Mr. Trainer.”
Joe briefly rested his forehead on hers. They’d spent years apart, but had never forgotten each other, and now they would spend the rest of their lives together. He could honestly say he had never looked forward to anything more.
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