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 gown’s designer

about to.” She walked right into his arms. “I know you’d

her close. “Is it any wonder I wanted

a good thing I got pregnant unexpectedly then, isn’t it? You weren’t going to do a

“You know why.”

the long end of the stick

she said that was all out of

didn’t finish the thought, curiously unwilling to speak

much for his vaunted

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

it, but he could not deny

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

notice of that tantalizing sound. “In every way, you are unique in

said as if she’d read

“Is it?”

said fiercely. “Isn’t it?”

nodded, unable to do anything but

dress loosened. “We are great together.” The white chiffon slid forward and down her arms. As it fell, it revealed the top of a

“Amazing.”

“Together?”

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