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Because it was her place as much as it was mine now.
It was only right that she’d marry Ronan here. Since it was exactly where they started. Where they’d fallen in love at the speed of a freight train, same as me.
“You’re beautiful and glowing.”
Kira pressed a hand to the slight swell of her middle. “Probably because of this guy.”
“He?”
“Don’t get excited, we still don’t know. And I’m not sure I want to know. Viking doesn’t exactly feel the same.”
“I’ve got twenty on it being a girl.”
She groaned. “Already betting on it?”
“We haven’t picked the date yet, just the sex. That will be a whole different pool.”
She shook her head. “Let me know which has the best odds.”
I laughed and leaned down to kiss her cheek, then I turned and crooked my arm out for hers. “You know, I wouldn’t give you away to just anyone.”
“He’s a good man, Beckett.”
“And that’s the only reason why I’m in this monkey suit.”
“Until you’re doing the same with Helena, pal.”
My chest tightened as I instinctively patted the pocket of my jacket. Hopefully, I’d be doing the same very soon. And for Helena, I’d wear a three-piece suit whenever she asked me to.
Okay, within reason.
“You’ll stand up with me, right?”
Kira’s eyes shone. “Don’t you get me crying before I even get out there, you jerk.”
I laughed. “But you will? I mean, my brothers have to share the best man duties, but I want you up there too.”
“Of course I will.”
“Good.” I patted her arm. “Now let’s get you married.”
“I’m so ready to marry that crazy man of mine.”
We walked through the taproom and waited just out of sight to let Lennon and Annette precede us down the stairs. The sun was low over the orchard, leaving a molten glow in the distance. Our friends and family were seated on either side of the aisle of gold flameless candles leading to Ronan, Kain, and Shane Justice under the pergola.
Ronan’s pack of brothers and sisters were fine with the arrangement since Kira wanted to keep the wedding small. She’d have to get used to the big boisterous family being her norm now. I was glad that she wasn’t going to be alone anymore.
She’d always had me, but she’d blossomed since she fell in love with Ronan.
The song changed. Not at all traditional, but it suited the both of them in every way. The raspy voice of Dermot Kennedy singing, “One Life” filled the patio.
When we got to the stairs, Kira laughed out a little sob.
Ronan was bent at the waist, his hands over his mouth. Tears streamed down his face. Kain came forward to clap him on the shoulder to make sure he was okay. Ronan straightened up and dashed away his tears with a nod.
“God, I love that man.” Kira’s voice was thick with tears but she was hanging on. Her smile was as blinding as the late day sun streaming through the trees.
Once I got Kira down the stairs safely, I found Helena on the bride’s side. She was back to blond, mostly because she’d been tired of doing the touchups. Especially since I gave her shit about it each time. I liked waking up to that swath of sunshine across my pillows every morning and she knew it. So much so that she’d worn a sunny yellow dress to the wedding. Her eyes were wet and one of my red rags I’d pressed in her hand before I left her was crumpled in her lap.
