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I ease away to find Sloan with rosy cheeks, kiss-swollen lips, and a gorgeously dazed expression Unfortunately, I can’t take her to bed for hours It sucks because I have no idea where her head is or what she’s likely to do once I get her alone

Reluctantly, I release her, then take her hand and paste on a big ss Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do” as we head down the stairs together, taking our first steps as man and wife

She looks my way, the moment breathless, frozen, and uncertain—but I see a hint of hope in the curl of her lips as she clutches ers

Maybe she doesn’t totally hate me…

Then she scans the crowd—and I know the exact asps and nearly trips on her long, flowing dress

Quickly, I wrap“Look at me, baby”

“Why is he here?” she whispers

I don’t know Before I can tell her that, Britta, Bethany, and Harlow—along with the snarky brunette’s friends, Amanda and Masey—surround us and take Sloan’s bouquet before leading us to the lanai, which has been transfor our short ceremony

A trio of round tables has been asse banquet table occupies one side of the area, cos, and a simple white cake, sprinkled with colorful plumerias And lots of food perfect for a breakfast reception—platters of fruit, pastries, frittatas, and parfaits

I sign the wedding license, then Sloan follows suit, hand shaking It’s done We’re officially and legally man and wife

Maxon approaches froratulations”

I turn and take his hand, watching my wife—it’s crazy to say that—out of the corner of et married here last minute”

“Are you kidding? Keeley was tickled I think all the ladies had fun last night It was like a grown-up sleepover Even Kailani did her best to keep up” He shter “Didn’t you, princess?”

Her happy gurgle lights up the big green eyes just like her father’s “I really appreciate it Just tell ”

Maxon shakes his head “Keeley and I are happy to give you the venue until ten and your honeyift to you Noah took care of the photographer Trace handled the flowers Evan paid for the rest Enjoy it Be happy And now soe”