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When Shep leaned away, he cupped Nash’s uninjured shoulder “Thank you for that Now go sit before Emma comes out and murders you” He moved toward theoff to the side

Nash felt the gazes of everyone there Harper gave hilare Obviously, Shep wasn’t the only one as annoyed that he was late He see everyone off today But then his gaze swept to the empty seat next to Chase, and to the person who sat beside that empty chair

Megan

She wore the sa at her parents’ house, which told hi either He had no doubt she would’ve dressed up for the occasion Her gaze was on her hands, neatly avoiding hiiveaway she kneas there

When he took his seat, his an and said, “You are late, Nash Blackshaw To your brother’s wedding”

“Wouldn’t you know that’s what happens when you don’t know your brother is having a wedding,” he said defensively

Ma gave him a look “That is no excuse!” She sat back in her chair

He sighed and turned to Megan She still had yet to look at hi the conversation private

“I’ve been ignoring your phone calls,” she said, still not looking at him

He never thought anything could truly get to hi He tucked a finger under her chin, and he stared into her unique eyes, such a mirror of the woman herself The blue, icy and cold The brown, soft and warm She could be both women But now as he stared into their depths, he understood why

He ood job, keeping him at a safe distance Now, she didn’t hide the sadness and confusion she endured Fuck, did he feel like shit All the reasons he told hiainst Clint this ht anymore

“Megan,” he said softly, his chest squeezing for air

“Not now, Nash” She glanced toward Shep and the arden arbor

“But—”

She turned to hiht is about your brother and my best friend Do not make this about us”