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Bree’s head whips in my direction. “You don’t have to do that.”
I give her my best smile. “It’s our present to you. From Seraphina and me.”
Both my girl and her friend gasp, since I’m shocking them simultaneously.
Alex’s mother eyes me with appreciation. “Aren’t you hosting the reception too?”
My hand slides from Seraphina’s waist to her stomach where I hope my baby grows. “We are. It’s our pleasure.”
I want to make very clear that our generosity is just that—ours. Apparent to everyone that we’re a couple, united in our relationship as well as intentions even if we’re not yet on paper.
The woman turns to the others. “Wow! That’s so wonderful. Even though it’s last minute, everything is going to be just perfect.”
They murmur the way ladies do while the bridal excitement overcomes them. I only hear Seraphina though when she gazes up at me full of her own admiration.
“Thank you for all of this. I don’t know what to say.”
“You’re welcome.” I kiss her forehead. “It’s just the beginning.”
While I sign the screen, she doles out hugs and humbleyour welcomesfrom their boisterous gratitude over our gifts. One more step in the journey to convince her friend and make her accept me for Seraphina’s sake.
Grateful to have her alone again, I ensure she’s bundled up tight and escort her to my vehicle.
Her furry boots stop a few feet from the passenger side. “It’s not your sports car?”
“No. With the snow, I want to make sure I keep you safe. The sedan has better traction.”
My concern earns me a huge hug. “You’re so good to me.”
Wait until she sees what’s next. “Because I love you.”
“I love you too.”
Only pure honesty reverberates in her voice against my chest. We really are filling up her tenuous heart.
As always, she allows me to maneuver her as I want, and I tuck her into the seat and drag her seatbelt across her body. I kiss her as I click the buckle. When she draws in a shaky breath, I realize she senses the enormity of our evening together too.
She instantly reaches for me when I climb in, and I achieve the reward of both her hands curling around mine after I hit the ignition and shift. Just the way I want—her desperate for me and my touch.
We take off just as her mouth opens.
“You’re so amazing. I don’t know how I’ll pay you back but thank you for buying our dresses.”
I chuckle from her naiveté. “My money is your money. There’s nopaying back.”
A small frown steals her smile. “But it was so much.”
Honestly, I didn’t even look since the amount is trivial to me. “Are you happy?”
“Yes!”
All earnest and cute, she nods furiously.
“Do you think Bree’s happy?”
“Yes.”
“Then money well spent.”
