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 the gown’s designer

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

He cuddled her close. “Is it any wonder I wanted

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

“You know why.”

think we’re both getting the long end of

said that was

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

for his

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

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

behind her back. “More than you’ve ever wanted any other woman.” Then he heard

“In every way, you are unique in

said as if she’d read his mind

“Is it?”

fiercely. “Isn’t it?” she

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

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 her delicious breasts into

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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