Natasha walks down the blue stone path first, with Jenna slowly following behind. I blow out a breath and link my arm through my father’s.
“You look beautiful, baby girl.” He smiles as he kisses my forehead.
“Thanks, Dad,” I whisper as I choke up.
We begin to make our way down the path toward our hall. My heart is somersaulting hard in my chest. Every step feels like a mile and I want to run.
I want to run as fast as I can into Cameron’s arms.
We get to the double doors at the back. The guests are all standing and watching, waiting for me to arrive.
Oh my God. Oh my God.
I look up the aisle of red carpet and there, at the end, he stands.
His hands are linked in front of him and he smiles sexily as he sees me. I feel myself melt.
He’s wearing a black suit and bowtie. I’ve never seen a man look more beautiful than he does, and a broad smile takes over my face. Owen gets excited to see me, and Cameron reaches down to pick him up in his arms.
They both watch me in awe.
We slowly walk towards my two boys.
Cameron smiles softly as he watches me, desperately trying to keep his emotions under control and failing miserably.
His eyes are filled with tears.
I finally reach them, and Cam places Owen back down beside him. My father shakes Cameron’s hand and passes my hand over to him. As if he can’t control himself, Cameron leans in and kisses me softly, cupping my face. I smile up at him and he stares down at me lovingly.
We haven’t seen each other for three long days.
“Is someone getting this on camera?” Carson calls jovially.
The crowd laughs.
“You getting soppy on me, Stanton?” I whisper.
He raises a brow. “Possibly.”
He takes my hands in his and we face each other.
Our eyes are locked and while he fights tears, I’m fighting a goofy smile.
I don’t really hear anything the minister says or take notice of anyone else in the barn; I don’t even know what it looks like.
Because all I can see is him.
Looking at me, his eyes are filled with love.
This beautiful man. My knight in shining armor.
I’m snapped out of my daydream when the minister speaks to Cameron.
“Repeat after me.”
I hold my breath.
“I, Cameron John Stanton, take you, Ashley Rose Tucker, to be my lawfully wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death us do part.” He smiles as he slides the ring onto my finger and I smile back, bouncing on the spot a little.
The crowd giggles.
Now it’s my turn.
“I, Ashley Rose Tucker, take you, Cameron John Stanton, to be my lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death us do part.” I concentrate as I slide the gold band onto Cameron’s finger.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.”
We both laugh, and Cam grabs my face and kisses me softly. It’s a wedding kiss. We practiced this… a lot.
A little bit of suction, a little bit of tongue, and a whole lot of perfect.
The crowd cheers as we kiss. Owen bangs Cameron on the leg, feeling left out. Cam bends down and picks him up, and the three of us put our arms around each other.
My family is united.
I walk around the beautiful wedding reception in wonder. I can’t believe this place.
How the hell has Cam pulled this off?
The barn has been transformed into an amazing reception hall, with large circular tables that are covered in fresh flowers and candles. A piano and a violin play up in the back corner. Outside is like a scene from a movie. The big oak tree’s branches are all covered in fairy lights. Large white seats have been strategically placed all around, and there’s a cocktail bar where a server is making the most delicious- looking cocktails that I have ever seen. Fire lanterns are lit around the perimeter, and waitresses are circling with champagne and canapés. Our family and friends are all here.
I feel two hands snake around my hips and then soft lips press against my ear.
“Hello, Mrs. Stanton.” Cameron smiles against me.
I laugh and turn in his arms. “Cam, this is so beautiful. Thank you so much.” I kiss him softly and look around in