“You could make anythin’ look beautiful.” She hugged me from behind. “Now, don’t be keepin’ him waitin’ much longer.” She winked at me and left the room.
Twelve months, six flights to visit each other long-distance, two moves, and one proposal later, here I stood, ready to marry the man I loved.
“Gran, you would have loved him.” Tears shimmered as a sharp pang of emotion clogged my throat. “I didn’t lose my love, and I hope you finally found yours in the eternal ever after.”
I grabbed my bouquet wrapped in two of my gran’s lace hankies, headed down the stairs to the waiting crowd of Brian’s family and to the aisle, which would lead me to the only man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
Brian
My family and our friends milled about the backyard waiting for the ceremony to begin. I reflected on all we had overcome this last year and how each step only strengthened our love and bond. After we returned from our visit to Florida, reality set in and Genni, who had been so sure, decided she needed some time. It had gone against all my instincts, but I had to return to the ranch. For six months, we flew to see each other every other weekend. Genni moved all her things from her apartment to her Gran’s house. Then she set to weeding through and cataloging all the items in the house. Once she chose what she wanted to keep, the rest was auctioned off. She also partnered with her friend Kendra to rent out her Gran’s house. My last flight back was to help her load up the moving truck and bring her home with me.
Our relationship hadn’t been perfect. Learning to trust each other with everything took time and a few disciplinary sessions at the closest club. Plus, living at the ranch house with my parents, even in our own wing, put a damper on our playtime.
Now, I stood there with my brothers next to me, waiting for her to glide down that aisle and proclaim before everyone her love and devotion, and I would do the same.
“You nervous, bro?” Brody nudged me in the ribs. “Gettin’ cold feet?”
“Never.” I glanced over at him. “Or doesn’t that collar around her neck mean anything?” Annoyance laced my words. I loved my brothers, but Brody’s smart-ass attitude was grating on my last brotherly nerve.
“Just playin’ with ya, bro.” He laughed.
The crowd around us quieted, and stragglers found their seats as the first notes of the wedding march began. I watched the most beautiful woman slowly making her way toward me and thanked God and the heavens for entrusting me with her love and care.
The ceremony was short and sweet, and I stood before the crowd with Mrs. Evans by my side and the biggest grin on my face.
“Come with me.” I laced my fingers with hers and took her off to the right side of the small altar, toward the horse barn instead of back down the aisle she had walked down. Hoots and hollers followed our departure with a few wolf whistles thrown in. “They won’t miss us. The bar is open, and the tables are overflowin’ with food.”
“Where are you taking me?” She held her skirt up as she tried to keep up with my pace.
“You’ll see soon enough.”
My horse stood, waiting at the doors, saddled and ready for a ride. Genni stopped in her tracks.
“I am not getting on the back of a horse in this dress.”
“Pet, if I say ya are, then ya are.” I pulled her the last few feet. A step had been placed next to my horse.
Mounted and on our way, the beauty of our land stretched before us. Our destination was only about a six-minute ride, and when we crested the small ridge, I stopped. Genni looked around and then at me.
“What did you want to show me?”
“Our future home.” I pointed ahead of us. “See those bright orange flags? That’s where I thought we could build our home. These three acres here are ours. Dad’s weddin’ gift to us.”
“Really?” She glanced back and forth from my face to the land spread out before us. “Our own house?”
“Yes, pet. Designed however ya want.”
“Oh, Brian.” She wrapped her arms around my neck as I took the lips she offered. She shimmied and slid off my horse. “Come on.” She reached for me.
I dismounted. “What are you up to, pet?”
“The family can wait a little longer. I think our new bedroom needs to be christened.”
My pet was insatiable, and I was only happy to oblige her.
Other Books by Miranda Lynn
Black Mountain Pack Series
Mack: The Alpha’s Mate
Rook: Rescuing His Mate
Sterling: A Second Chance Mate
Jerome (prequel novella)
Wyatt: Discovering his Mate
Stephen: The Omega’s Curse
The Destiny Trilogy
Discovering their Destiny
Accepting their Destiny
Fullfilling their Destiny
YA short story
Portal Through the Veil
About the Author
Escaping reality one book at a time has been Miranda's motto since she learned to read. As an only child raised on a dairy farm her creative imagination brought words to life. She devoured more books growing up than her little town bookmobile could handle. It was inevitable that she would turn from reading them to writing them. This is her way to help not only herself, but others escape the day-to-day drudge. Her books may take you on a journey through time, give you a look inside a fantasy realm, or delve into the magic of almost anything paranormal. Threading in heart stopping romance and dropping an occasional super sexy scene just to keep you on your toes.
Miranda's stories are focused on strong female leads and sexy males who appreciate them. She strives to encourage her readers that they can have it all in real life too.
You can find her most days either working at the local high school or tucked away in her office working on the next story with a cup of java in her hand. She loves connecting with her readers online as well as in real life so make sure to find her on Facebook and check out where she will be signing throughout the year on her website.
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This book includes one or more characters from Samantha A. Cole’s Trident Security series and Doms of The Covenant series. Check them out and some of her other books listed below.
The Trident Security Series
Leather & Lace
His Angel
Waiting For Him
Not Negotiable: A Novella
Topping The Alpha
Watching From the Shadows
Whiskey Tribute: A Novella
Tickle His Fancy
No Way in Hell: A Steel Corp/Trident Security Crossover: Books 1 & 2
Absolving His Sins
Option Number Three: A Novella
Salvaging His Soul
Trident Security Field Manual
Torn In Half: A Novella
The Deimos Series
Handling Haven: Special Forces: Operation Alpha
Cheating the Devil: Special Forces: Operation Alpha