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"And Jax?"

"He feels the saan’s face

"Oh h wistfully "It’s finally happened for hih I never had the issues with my family that Jax did with his, I’ve been selective about who I choose to have a relationship with I’ve never told a man that I love hily, then lean in and kiss his cheek "So happy for both of you"

"Mer, you need to know, I’ to ask him to aze finds Jax again across the roo with his hands as he tells the girls a story He’s my friend, but more than that, he’stalk," I murmur with a soft smile

"You don’t think it’s too soon?"

"I think it’s wonderful"

"You do? I need to know you’re okay with it" Logan rubs his fingers over his htly "You’re his family, Mer Your opinion matters"

"I love Jax with all my heart," I answer honestly "He’s one of the best an? I think you’re one of the best men I know too You’re lucky to have each other"

He lets out a gusty breath, as though he’s been holding it during the whole conversation "Thank you"

"I want to be in the wedding"

"We wouldn’t have it any other way"

Chapter Twenty

"You wanna talk about what the hell crawled up your ass and died before or after class?" Jax asks as he leans against irls are filing in for their after-school ballet class, chattering and laughing, excited for class

"I’h

Except, I’m not fine

"We’ve been home for two days and you’ve been dah his hair "Are you and Mark fighting?"

"No, we’re great" It’s not a lie Mark and I have been fantastic

"So, KitKat" He tiltswith Mr Hot Tareat, why do you look so sad?"

"I’ve just been in a funk since the wedding," I ad"It’s stupid"

"I doubt it"

I sigh and wave at a mom as she sits on a bench on the far side of the rooone and if I ever marry Mark, they won’t be here for it"

"That’s not stupid"