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.”

was the name of

walked right into his arms. “I know you’d try to

close. “Is it any wonder I wanted you for the mother of my

weren’t going to do a thing about it.” There was something in her tone he could

“You know why.”

both getting the

she said

thought, curiously unwilling to speak the words denying his love

for

hand up as if she would stop the words from coming out. “Don’t say it. Not today.

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

deeper, she put her hands behind her back. “More than you’ve ever wanted any other woman.”

tantalizing sound. “In every way, you are unique in my life.” That truth was one he could

said as if

“Is it?”

“Isn’t it?”

nodded, unable to do anything but agree. “Yes. Enough. We are

slid forward and down her arms. As

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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