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“Well, isn’t this nice?” Cara asked, sitting across from Savanah

“Very Thank you”

“It was Rane’s idea,” Cara said, her expression softening

“You ine! It’s wonderful to have the they were still row up so fast,” she said with a wistful s what to say, Savanah stared out theNot for the first time, she wished her father was there beside her

It was late when the li road lined by ancient oaks and pines Savanah hadn’t known quite what to expect frolooels Her expectations couldn’t have been farther froreenery surrounded the old church, which looked alht of the full reens and dew-daht bird blended with the cheerful chirp of crickets and the croaking bass of a bullfrog, their evening songs coht serenade

“It’s lovely,” Savanah murmured as she followed Cara up the ay to the entrance

“It is, isn’t it? It’s pretty during the day, but it’s even ht”

Savanah clutched her bouquet, her heart skipping a beat when Rafe opened the door leading into the vestibule Once again, Savanah was taken aback by how much Rane and his brother looked alike She wasn’t sure how she kneas Rafe She would have to ask Rane about that later Maybe it had so to do with the fact that not only did she love Rane, but she had shared her blood with hi his mother how nice she looked, Rafe took her by the hand and escorted her down the aisle to her seat, and then came back for Savanah

With a wink and a smile, he placed her hand on his forearlimpse of the chapel as Rafe walked her down the aisle The altar and the peere carved froh the red, blue, and gold stained-glassabove the altar The carpet was a deep blue A sad-faced Madonna stood in one corner, her arrandparents sat in the first pew on one side of the aisle; Kathy sat behind Rane’s parents, along with a nize Mara and Kyle sat holding hands in the front row on the other side of the aisle Mara looked resplendent in a silver gown that shiht Her hair, as black as ink, stood out in sharp contrast to her gown

And then Savanah saw Rane waiting for her at the altar, and everything else faded into the background He had always been the most handso like ebony, he fairly took her breath away

Rafe gave his brother a wink, then placed Savanah’s hand in Rane’s, and took his seat Turning, Rane and Savanah faced the priest

Father Lanzoni was of ht His hair was black and wavy, laced with silver at his temples He smiled down at the two of them, his hazel eyes filled araze reat pleasure to see you all again, and to share this sacred moment with your family”

The priest focused his attention on Rane and Savanah “Marriage is a holy institution ordained by God for the blessing of His children If you wish to have a happy e, one that will last, you have only to put the happiness and welfare of your spouse above your own It is so easily said and yet not always easy to do As you look into each other’s eyes, as you repeat your vows, I urge you to reht, and to hold the le and sacrifice