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.”

the name of the gown’s designer

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

any wonder I wanted you

a good thing I got pregnant unexpectedly then, 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.”

but I think we’re both getting the long end of the

said

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

much for his

coming out. “Don’t say it.

but he could not deny her. “I need

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

sound. “In every way, you are unique in my life.” That truth was one he

is enough,” she said as

“Is it?”

“Isn’t it?” she

anything but agree. “Yes. Enough.

great together.” The white chiffon slid forward and down her

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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