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"Oh, Jesus,” she muttered “You are so freakin’ stubborn and hardheaded"

Garrett laughedon the inside

Takes one to know one, he thought

Then she said, in a less strained voice, “Guess that makes us perfect for each other"

His eyes closed Suddenly, the tight fist around his heart eased a bit She wasn't here to tell hierous—events of the evening She wasn't here to tell him she couldn't be with him, that she didn't want him or love him

And just as he felt the hope begin to swirl in his gut, she confir and steady “As a man and as a wolf I love you, Garrett Slater"

His heart nearly leapt fro because it was just one h him from head to toe But Garrett didn't care All that mattered to him was that Serena loved him

He braced himself for a little more pain and said, “Me, too"

Her fingers moved from his shoulder and she suddenly clasped his hand She held it tightly and he found her touch unbelievably co

"I choose to stay” She leaned closed to him and whispered in his ear “I choose you as my mate For life"

Epilogue

Silver Mountain—May

The ceremony was a simple one Serena and Garrett had found the perfect spot to marry The rim of Silver Mountain on the north side wasn't the easiest place to reach, but Garrett had commissioned personal, luxuriously appointed helicopters to transport the guests They gathered on the grassy knoll that provided a breathtaking view of the e The wildflowers that dotted the carpet of lush green grass were vibrant and plentiful froh the rugged terrain

A light , and it left in its wake a glorious rainbow that arched over the riave her away and Shay stood beside her as her maid of honor

The reception was an over-the-top occasion at the lodge, complete with fresh lobster tails flown in fronons served with a rich Hollandaise sauce Donon flowed freely and livelywith the soul-stirring sound of laughter

The smile had not left Serena's face since she'd woken up thatwas exactly as she wanted it to be As Cinderella-fairytale-esque as she'd always drea—and life—would be

"I know you didn't think it was possible,” she whispered in Garrett's ear as he swept her up in his arms and swayed with her on the dance floor “But this is perfect Every single thing about this day, about us, is perfect"

Garrett's arrazed her terinned down at her “Perfection is exactly what you deserve"