He takes my hand and leads me away from the altar, down the aisle past all the guests who are cheering and patting him on the back and smiling at us.
I need to get out of here.
Kimberly meets us at the door. "Come with me," she whispers and leads us back to the small parlor room where I got ready earlier.
This must be the part where she tells us there's been a horrible mistake. Thank God.
"Okay, so I know you two are excited and nervous and all sorts of other scary feelings, but rest assured, that is all completely normal." She smiles at us. "The rest of the guests are going to move to the reception room for drinks and appetizers. You two will have about half an hour alone in here to get to know each other a little, and then the photographer will come here to get you. He'll take some pictures and then you'll join everyone in the reception hall for dinner." She clasps her hands together. "You guys make the best couple. I'm so excited for you! I'm a huge fan, Talon!"
Fan?
"Thanks, babe," he replies casually.
Babe? Did he just call her babe?
"Can you bring Kat in here?" I ask, fidgeting with the ring on my hand. "I really need to talk to her."
Kimberly shakes her head. "No, I'm so sorry, Asia. Dr. Hollister insists the bride and groom be alone for this time. You'll be able to talk to her soon, though. I'll go out and tell her that you want to see her as soon as you're able."
What the hell? I want my best friend. Now.
Kimberly leaves and I stare at the door like it's a portal.
"I need a fuckin' drink," Talon says, heading to the small bar in the corner. "You want a drink, Amber?"
"It's Asia."
"I was close. What'll you have?"
"Just water, please."
"Water? That's a first."
My dress feels as if it's gained fifty pounds since our vows, like it's dragging me off my own feet. I slowly sit on the couch and eye him nervously as he pours himself a drink and then brings me a bottle of water.
"Thank you," I say politely.
He leans against the wall, slowly sipping his drink, staring at me intently, and I do the same back. He's got some incredibly sexy dark eyes, and even with a tux on, I can see he's got a muscular body.