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“Whites”

“Shit!” Her eyes blink close, and I laugh “I always get it backwards”

“Doesn’tdown, I kiss the side of her jaw “I knohat to do”

“Me too,” her voice is warm “And I can’t wait to do it with you”

That ues touch, and love burns inupwards into my chest We’ve endured so much, and in only a few short weeks, this woman will be mine forever

She turns her face and whispers at ?”

The touch of her lips againstof so else I’d like to do with you”

A little laugh, a little touch, and our bodies ain

Chapter 18: That Day

Melissa

Elaine stands behind me as I lift the delicate band over e strapless chiffon dress It’s plain with only the tiniest seed pearls scattered across the bodice A wide, grosgrain ribbon for waves just like the ocean

My dark hair is down, but I secured the sides at the back of my head in a barrette, and my best friend-mat

ron of honor stands behindthe veil to it

“I love this veil so much,” she whispers once it’s in place

Sheer tulle hangs froht atthe edge, curving back up the other side