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 the gown’s

not about to.” She walked right into his arms. “I know you’d try

wonder I wanted

it? You weren’t going to do

“You know why.”

think we’re both getting the long end of the stick on this

she said that

the thought, curiously unwilling to speak the words denying his

for

she would stop the words from coming out. “Don’t say it. Not

knew it, but he could not deny her.

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. “In every way, you are unique in my life.” That truth

is enough,” she said as if she’d read

“Is it?”

fiercely. “Isn’t it?” she almost

to do anything but agree. “Yes. Enough. We are good

The white chiffon slid forward and down her

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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