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

I’m not about to.” She walked right into his arms. “I know

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

You weren’t going to do a

“You know why.”

we’re both getting the long

she said

don’t…” He didn’t finish the thought, curiously unwilling to speak the words denying

for

would stop the words from coming out. “Don’t say it. Not today. Not right now. I do and that’s all that matters this

but he could not deny her. “I need

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

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

said as if

“Is it?”

fiercely. “Isn’t it?” she almost

anything but agree.

and down her arms. As it fell,

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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