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.”

the name of the gown’s

not about to.” She walked right into his arms. “I know

it any wonder

to do a thing about it.” There was something in her tone he could

“You know why.”

both getting the

said that was all

though I don’t…” He didn’t finish the thought, curiously unwilling to

much for his vaunted

up as if she would stop the words from coming out.

was not that easy. He knew it, but he could not deny her. “I need you.” That

masked something deeper, she put her hands behind her back. “More

are unique in my life.” That truth was

she said as if she’d

“Is it?”

“Isn’t it?”

unable to do anything but agree. “Yes. Enough.

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

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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