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“I’m fine”

Like hell Her face drawn so tight, she’s almost expressionless But I see her pain Rawson’s unexpected appearance on her wedding day was a body blow Though she’s trying to hold herself together, she looks a half second fro apart

But she won’t give in to her emotions in front of everyone, especially Evan—and me

Taking Sloan’s hand in ratulations and ishes along the way Evan and Nia catch us just before we ease inside the house—and into the honeymoon suite for the next twenty-four hours

“I’ve got the office covered until Monday,” my boss assures me “Turn off your phone and enjoy married life”

Given how tense Sloan is, that will be easier said than done But I simply smile “That’s my plan”

“We left a few things for you to enjoy in your suite,” Nia confesses, wearing a wide grin “Y’all should have fun”

Since I didn’t give Evan any time to throw me a bachelor party, and all the ladies pouted that I’d rushed Sloan to the altar, subverting a bachelorette bash, I’s they left us in the suite

“Thank you,” my wife says nervously

When Nia starts chatting up Sloan, Evan leans in and drops his voice “I don’t have to tell you that you need to make this work There’s a new rumor that Michael Astor will make Wynam’s decision in the next teeks The moment we’ve officially assuo, advising him that we’re now one and the same You just have to keep your bride too busy to work behind your back for the next five days”

That’s not all I have to accomplish, but Evan is focused on business, so I nod “I’ll do my best”

“Your ex-girlfriends usually wore happy smiles, at least before the breakups, so I assume you have skills” He claps my shoulder “Use them”

Believe o inside, baby”

“Stay,” Sloan insists “Enjoy the party I need a few minutes alone anyway”

So she can button up her emotions and build more walls around her heart with me on the other side?