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Thus, I kept to the periphery as I made sure the dinner service went off without a hitch Finally, I consulted with the DJ, who’d take over from this point

So, because brides and their faht was no exception But I was exhausted, having pulled off this particular wedding in such a short, frenzied period—an e everyone over the ie’s delicate condition and concern that the neould ignite a scandal for the high-society Delfinos

Not to mention all the drama created by the incle I’d be out like a light when I got ho up ten tih my mental checklists

I’d also caught Kyle stealing glances ain Clearly, he was a good guy Much more on par here er, so intriguing and darkly gorgeous Primed to come to my rescue—

I shook my head I definitely shouldn’t think about him

After delivering congratulations and good-byes, I went downstairs to the lobby of the ed in the mountains of Aspen, but which stunned visitors as it sat nestled in this artistic canyon The two-story s highlighted an inspirational landscape that left one speechless the first, tenth, and one-hundredth tiht, as they showcased a spectacular display of purple-and-gold lightning veins rippling across the clouds

I passed through the tall double doors and was greeted by a valet

“Another happily ever after, Miss DeMille?”

“What a lovely way to put it, Alex And yes, I think the needs have a very pleasant future ahead of them”

Envy seeped through nored the sensation It happened on occasion Was to be expected, I surmised I enty-six years old, with very few friends—really just a handful of people who knew s I worked with the to build my rep as the “It” event planner in the Southwest kept me busy

I had a very specific goal in mind, a career I was devoted to, one I was co to take to the next level That hadn’t exactly panned out for ent So le eye for details, could anticipate needs before expressed, was thoroughly aware of s so that very feard scenarios took me by surprise

But he did

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I sensed his presence a breath too late, so that he was standing next to me before I had the chance to sidestep him Put a few feet between us My body tensed

“Did I startle you?” he asked