Rogue Devil (The Rourkes #11) - Kylie Gilmore Page 0,70
were trying to save money because of med school and the honeymoon. Oh, now I feel so bad you all missed it.”
“Let’s recreate it,” Brendan says, peeling off his T-shirt.
My jaw gapes at my shirtless husband. “What’re you doing?”
He catches another T-shirt that Jack just tossed him, and pulls it on. It’s one of those shirts imprinted with a fake tux in front. It’s absolutely ridiculous and so fun. I giggle, and then I can’t stop laughing.
“I’m matron of honor!” a familiar feminine voice says.
My head whips around. “Sara! Oh my God, I didn’t know you’d be here!” My eyes fill, and I rush to hug my sister.
She pulls away and adjusts my veil in her motherly way, smiling. “I wanted to celebrate with you for wedding part two.”
“Thank you.” I hug her husband, Adrian, who appears at her side. “And thanks for your part in arranging this.” I know he’s the one behind the scenes arranging everything with the private jet, not to mention getting staff to cover for him and Sara in their absence from the casino.
“You’re family, Chloe,” Adrian says. “Anything for family.”
I wipe my tears, completely flabbergasted by the turn of events. I jab a finger at Brendan. “You should’ve warned me. Now I’ve got the waterworks going on.”
He takes my hand. “More fun this way.”
“Is that why you told me to wear my white sundress?”
“Yes, and that’s also why I bought you the white sundress.” He winks. “Plus you look so sexy in it.”
I laugh and look around. “Wait, where’s Henry?” My nephew is only a month shy of two years old. I can’t wait to see how big he got.
Sara smiles. “He’s your ring bearer, and Olivia is the flower girl. Ariana is getting them ready behind the island over there.” There’s an island separating the great room from the kitchen. Olivia is Dylan and Ariana’s adorable little girl.
Henry’s voice rings out. “Mama!”
“We’d better get started,” Sara says. “Places, everyone!”
The space is a large room that’s mostly cleared of furniture, just a few chairs against one wall on my far right. I look to my left and there’s an arch of pink flowers. I gasp. How did I not notice that before?
Josie pipes up in her loud theater voice. “Do you like it? The arch is from my Valentine’s Day wedding. Except we had a lot more pink decorations.”
“It’s beautiful,” I tell her. “Thank you for sharing it.”
She rushes over to me, beaming. “No problem. It works well for an indoor wedding with the silk flowers.” She kisses my cheek. “I’m so psyched we get to be at your wedding now.”
Adrian sets down a red carpet runner, and Garrett helps him roll it out. I’ve got an aisle to walk down. Unbelievable.
Next thing I know, everyone’s in place. This is so nuts. A bride who’s already married! Brendan’s standing by the arch of flowers, waiting for me with my father-in-law as the officiant. Garrett is the best man. Sara gathers Olivia and Henry at the other end of the carpet runner. Olivia is nineteen months old now. They’re growing up so fast!
Processional music starts playing through a speaker set on the island. I join Sara, Olivia, and Henry. I can’t stop smiling as I take everyone in. Our family gathers around either side of the red carpet runner. For so long I thought my only family was Sara and now look! So many people who love me and I love back with my whole heart.
Adrian appears at my side. “Would you do me the honor of letting me walk you down the aisle?”
I give him a watery smile and nod. “I’d love that.” Adrian has known me my entire life, from my baby days summering on Villroy with my family when we were all kids. He’s claimed me as family, and I didn’t quite accept that until now. I swallow over the lump in my throat. I have family on two continents. How did I get so lucky?
Henry slams into my leg, hugging me. I peel him off, crouch down, and give him a hug. “I heard you have an important job, big boy! You’re going to give Uncle Brendan that pretty pillow and ring.” It’s a giant red jeweled candy ring. Thankfully, they left the plastic on, or Henry would’ve tried to eat it. I point him in the right direction. “Go ahead. I’ll meet you down there.”
He takes two steps and then goes back for his mom. Sara takes his hand and