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Because now, he’s allup fro, satin pale pink gown, to the blond curls piled high on my head--it seems like he’s lost his breath too

He ss hard "You look like an angel, Ellie" He lowers his voice and bends his head nearer "Like a scru to eat you the first chance I get"

Heat spreads low in h of hi why I sought hi will have to wait a while

Aware of the guests wandering to their seats, I rise up and whisper in Logan’s ear that Olivia is in labor

He wants to get the car, take her to the hospital immediately But I talk hi batty" to wait Then he covertly makes his way up to the altar, where Nicholas stands as best ant in their oes rigid and a little pale

The whole church freezes--staring at the prince--like the greatest e ever

I hike up my dress and my heels click on the stone floor as I run up the side aisle, passing the dozens ofI scoot between Nicholas, Henry and Logan who are talking like a football teauys Everything’s fine All fine"

Now I sound like I’reen eyes are wide and wild "No--none of this is fine"

"Olivia knohat she’s doing She would never put the babies at risk," I insist "Please follow her lead on this, Nicholas" I give hi sruranite

"How’s Sarah?" Henry asks

"She’s okay Calmer, now that there’s a distraction to take sohs, rubbing his hands on his slacks nervously "That’s good"

"And wait until you see her, Henry You’re going to lose it"

He chuckles "I always do"

Henry rests his hand on his brother’s aret on to the baby business Yeah?"

Nicholas hesitates, but finally, he stiffly nods

And everyone takes their places as Logan and I slide into our spots in the third pew The ins

The Queen is escorted first, by her nephew, stoic and oblivious to what’s going on behind the scenes The entire congregation bows and curtsies

After the bridesirls, Livvy walks alone Waddling and s she has to stop twice to breathe through her tightening stoh the crowd like a killer wave, and you can al into royal-baby-watch level: hysteria

Nicholas steps forhen she gets to the altar, taking her hand and helping her into a cushioned chair, which he ordered an usher to place on the right side of the alter They speak quietlyargue quietly for a ly placating her handsoht expression, takes his place to Henry’s right

And then the bridalat how lovely she is--but then they return to chattering about the crazy princess who’s in labor Sarah doesn’t take her eyes off Henry as she walks to him--and she doesn’t look even a little terrified

She looks like a bride in love

Henry steps close to Sarah as she approaches, gazing down at her tenderly

"Hello"

Sarah grins up at him impishly "Hello"