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His brows rose as he held her hand tight in his “What’s funny?”

“A year ago, could you have pictured yourself watching me marry someone else?”

He chuckled softly, spinning her out again before pulling her back in “Hell, no”

She drew in a long breath, realizing her younger years belonged to Josh But now she was a wo ended, she released Josh’s hand and then hugged hi here”

He returned the hug “I’m happy for you, Chloe”

When she dreay, she was misty-eyed, and she noticed he was, too She reached up to wipe her tears just as a stern voice cut through the air “You better not be stealing my bride away”

She jerked her head to the left, finding Sawyer grinning at them There was no aardness as Josh offered his hand “I couldn’t even if I tried I’reat to finally meet you”

Sawyer shook his hand, inclining his head “It’s hly of you”

Josh’s eyes twinkled “She’s lying, I promise you”

Sawyer laughed, turning to Chloe “I’d like you to join ht”

Chloe glanced around, spotting herto Josh’s family Most of Sawyer’s friends were on the dance floor, now dancing to the upbeat tempo She turned to him and nodded “If it’s quick, no one will notice we’ve left”

His warht in his, leading her away from the crowd The sounds of the celebration and the music became quieter as they headed up the back stairs of the house

Chloe was curious to see where they were headed, but when Sawyer brought her inside the house and to a bedroom, then locked the door behind them, she knehat he had in mind “We cannot do this in here”

“Who says?” His grin was pure sin, and classic Sawyer “Don’t we have to consue?”

“Not now!” she exclaimed “Our family and friends are down there”