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“Got everything?” Demi asked as she held China’s bouquet and her own. “Borrowed, blue, new, and old?”
“New is the dress,” China said, taking the bouquet of white roses. “Borrowed is the bracelet, and blue is for the ribbon on the flowers.”
“Old?”
She touched the delicate peal drop earrings. “These were Aunt Claire’s. She was my favorite.”
“It’s so sweet. I can’t believe you’re getting married before me.”
“You’re the one who insisted on a spring wedding. Oz and I didn’t care what the weather was like. We just wanted to get married.”
“I’m so happy for you, bestie,” Demi said. “You deserve all the happiness in the world.”
“Thanks for standing with me.”
“I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
Demi and the others left the room, and China’s dad appeared in the doorway.
“You look lovely,” he said, his eyes shining with emotion.
“Thanks, Dad.”
“Your mom and I never did this. We went to the courthouse because lions didn’t do big weddings back in our day. But I kind of wish we did. I would’ve loved to see your mom in a beautiful dress.”
China smiled up at her dad. “I’m so happy you’re here for this.”
“Me too, honey.”
“The guys are waiting. I guess it really is time,” China said.
“Nervous?”
“A little. I guess all brides have butterflies.”
“And grooms.” He offered her his arm and she took it.
They left the spare bedroom and headed to the front door where Zeke was waiting to escort Demi.
“You look great, cuz,” Zeke said. “I’m honored to be able to walk with you.”
“Thanks for doing this. You’re like the brother I never had.”
“You’re the sister I never had.” Zeke offered Demi his arm and they left the house, taking a right to where a white fabric runner had been laid from the side of the house to the deck, where her sexy mate was waiting to marry her.
She felt like she’d been waiting her whole life for this moment and she couldn’t believe it was finally here.
Chapter Fourteen
After Vikki was seated, the wedding party made their way to the front. Oz kept his gaze glued to the corner of the house, where China would soon appear with her father. One by one the bridesmaids and groomsmen parted ways to move to either side, and then Demi and Zeke walked down the aisle and took their places.
Then the music changed, and everyone stood and turned to watch China.
Oz tilted a little to the side to catch the first glimpse of her. The night apart had felt like an eternity, and he’d hated every second away.
And then he saw her—his gorgeous female in a beautiful dress, with flowers in her hair and a big smile on her face. Her eyes were glistening with unshed tears, and he could see flashes of her lioness in her eyes.
No female on the planet was lovelier than her, he was sure. And no male was luckier than him.
