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.”

name of

didn’t tell you and I’m not about to.” She walked right into his arms. “I know you’d try

any wonder I

unexpectedly then, isn’t it? You weren’t going to do a thing about it.” There was something in her tone he could

“You know why.”

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

felt when she said that was all out

don’t…” He didn’t finish the thought, curiously

much for his

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

it, but he could not deny her. “I need you.” That had to be

she put her hands behind her back. “More than you’ve

“In every way, you are unique in my

she said as if she’d read

“Is it?”

she said fiercely. “Isn’t

unable to do anything but agree.

and down her arms. As it fell, it revealed the top

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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