Parquet flooring had been laid out down by the lake for those who wanted to dance. Two bands alternated playing—Sky’s choice, of course, being the Waylon Jennings tribute band.
Sam twirled her around the dance floor.
He smiled at her and said, “Darlin’, I didn’t think you could get any prettier. I was wrong. You’re doing more than taking my breath away tonight.”
She beamed. “That’s because I am deliriously happy.”
“That dress is something else too,” he said as his gaze drifted over her. “Damn near stopped my heart when I saw you coming down the aisle.”
Her daddy had escorted her. Sam had literally thought his heart skipped a few too many beats to be healthy as he’d watched her glide down the rose petal-covered aisle. She wore a one-shouldered white gown that hugged every inch of her sinful-looking body. It had fancy ruching and glittery accents and a slit that went all the way up to the top of her left thigh.
Reese had been beautiful in her lacy, off-the-shoulder dress, but in Sam’s mind and heart, nothing compared to his new bride.
He pulled her in close and told her, “I realize we’ve moved pretty fast with this relationship, but I never had a single doubt, from the moment I asked you to marry me, that this was meant to be.”
Tears glistened in her eyes. “Cupid did help us along. I swear, Reese knew from the time I came back to Texas that we were going to end up together.”
“Helpful that she knows both of us well enough to think that.”
“Agreed.”
He brushed away a drop on her cheek. “I am one lucky son of a gun.”
She shook her head. “No one’s luckier than me.” She laughed suddenly. “I can’t believe I actually get to say that. Who would have thought it when I was hiding out in Luckenbach? Yet here you are, in a tuxedo with cowboy boots, looking like a cowgirl’s fantasy come to life.”
“I do aim to please.” He winked.
Sky’s smile brightened. “And you make good on that promise every night you’re not out saving horses.”
“Good thing there’s plenty of acreage between our cottage and Reese and Caleb’s.”
Her big blue eyes sparkled. “Since it’s our wedding night, something tells me we’ll be shaking the rafters. And, before I forget, I want you to know that I am more than happy to continue showing my appreciation for this ring you bought me. My God, the diamond is bigger than Reese’s.”
“Well, I don’t like to be upstaged, you know?” He chuckled. “But really…I just wanted you to know how much I love you.”
“Right back at ya, cowboy.” She kissed him. The crowd cheered.
Sam would have said life couldn’t get any better than at that moment, but he knew the good times were only beginning. Someday, they’d have kids. So would Reese and Caleb.
And the Bennett brothers’ legacy would live on in Wilder, Texas.
About Calista Fox
Calista Fox in a multi-published, award-winning author of contemporary, suspense and paranormal erotic romances. She began her professional fiction-writing career in 2004, following a successful career in PR, where she specialized in writing speeches and Congressional testimonies. Her books have received rave reviews and she is also the recipient of a Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Novella.
Calista is a member of Romance Writer's of America and two of its Phoenix Chapters, Desert Rose and Valley of the Sun Romance Writers. She has served on the Board of Directors, been the newsletter director and chaired the annual Golden Quill Contest for the Desert Rose Chapter. She is also a member of Passionate Ink, RWA's erotic romance chapter. In addition, Calista gives presentations and workshops on writing novellas.
Calista attended college on a Journalism scholarship and has worked on newspapers as an editor and reporter. She holds degrees in General Studies and Communications. Calista lives in Arizona, but travels frequently to places like Mexico, Europe, San Diego and Washington DC. She has traveled the country by Lear Jet, always with her laptop in tow, and is a spa aficionado!
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