The employees within earshot smiled, some laughed, and some even returned the compliment.

By the time he led Piper into their apartment a few hours later, an unfamiliar warmth suffused Zephyr’s being.

“That was so nice of them,” she said as she kicked off her wedding-white shoes.

“Neo was as surprised as I was.”

“You had no idea they were planning anything?”

“None at all.”

“Cass was shocked Neo’s PA was in on it. She thought Ms. Parks hated her.”

“I’ve often wondered if Ms. Parks is even human, but hate Cass? Who could? She’s almost as sweet as you.”

“You’re being sappy again.” Piper removed the short veil and tossed it toward the sofa. “I like it.”

“And I like the idea of finding out what is underneath your wedding gown.”

“Dress…it’s a wedding dress. My wedding gown is ten times fancier. I feel like a modern-day royal in it.”

of the gown’s designer

into his

any wonder I wanted you for

do a thing about it.” There was something in her

“You know why.”

the long

felt when she said that was all

He didn’t finish the thought, curiously unwilling to speak

much for his vaunted

the words from coming out. “Don’t say

but he could not deny

smile that masked something deeper, she put her hands behind her back. “More than you’ve ever wanted any other woman.” Then he heard the sound of a

entire being took notice of that tantalizing sound. “In every way, you are unique in my life.” That truth was one he could

said as if she’d read

“Is it?”

she said fiercely. “Isn’t it?”

do anything but agree.

did a little shimmy with her torso and her dress loosened. “We are great together.” The white chiffon slid forward and down her arms. As it fell, it revealed the top of a baby-blue corselet that pushed

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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