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

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

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

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

“You know why.”

both getting the long end

felt when she said that was all out

the thought, curiously unwilling to speak the words

much for his

out. “Don’t say it. Not today. Not right now.

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

something deeper, she put her hands behind her back. “More than you’ve ever wanted any other woman.” Then he heard the sound of

way, you are unique in my life.” That truth was one he could give her

as

“Is it?”

fiercely. “Isn’t it?” she

to do anything but agree.

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

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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