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I turned toward the stairs, but before I could take a step, the front door opened. Zade walked in. His eyes immediately found me, and for a moment, his face drained of all color.“Fucking hell, Sammi!” he breathed, his expression one of pure shock.“Don’t be mad at Joel,” I blurted out, realizing he must have thought I’d switched dresses without telling him. “I know you were there when the other dress was picked, but this one just… it felt right. I’m sorry I dragged you dress shopping only to change my mind.”Zade blinked, then a slow smile spread across his face. “Sammi, I’m not angry. I’m just shocked. For a second, I thought I was looking at Mum. You look just like her in that dress.”I smiled back, relief flooding through me. “So, no killing Joel?”Zade chuckled, shaking his head. “No, not this time. Honestly, I’m glad he helped you with this. I’ve been thinking about it all morning, wondering if the other dress was really the right choice.”He pulled me into another hug, and for
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Grayson POVAs she gets closer, my heart calms. She’s here. She’s with me.I wrap my arms around her and pull her close, burying my face in her shoulder. I had promised myself I wouldn’t fucking cry, but here I am, tears falling silently, unbidden. The emotion is too much, too overwhelming. The relief of having her in my arms, knowing she’s here, and knowing she’s mine—it’s breaking me in the best possible way.“I’m here,” she whispers, her voice soft and steady. It’s the calm I need, the assurance I hadn’t even realized I was waiting for. I nod against her shoulder, my body relaxing, a weight lifting off me that I hadn’t noticed until it was gone. Those two words—I’m here—they mean everything right now.We separate just enough to face the officiant, who smiles gently at us before beginning the ceremony. His voice is low, reverent, as he speaks about love, commitment, and the journey we’re about to embark on. But my mind is focused entirely on her—on Sammi, standing in front of me, he
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Grayson POVWe've all eaten, and now it's time for speeches. Zade clears his throat as he stands up, his eyes scanning the room before finally settling on me and Sammi. There’s a pause, and I can tell he’s gathering his thoughts. His usual confident smirk is absent, replaced with something more serious, more reflective.“For those who don’t know, I’m Zade—Grayson’s best friend and Sammi’s brother,” he starts, his voice steady but softer than usual. “I’ve known Grayson practically my whole life. We’ve been through more than most friendships can handle—fights, laughter, all kinds of stupid decisions... and somehow, we’ve always come out the other side stronger. Grayson’s not just my best friend; he’s family. He’s always been there for me, no matter what. But today’s a little different.”He shifts his weight slightly, glancing at Sammi.“Today’s different because now I have to share him with the person I’ve always been most protective of—my little sister, Sammi.”Zade lets out a small ch
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The lights dim slightly as we move to the center of the room. The air shifts, growing softer, more intimate, as the music begins to play—a slow, gentle melody that fills the space with warmth. Grayson’s hand slides to the small of my back, pulling me closer, and for a moment, I forget that anyone else is here. It’s just us, in this perfect little bubble, away from everything.His eyes lock onto mine, and there’s something in the way he looks at me—like he still can’t quite believe this is real. His other hand takes mine, and he leans in close, his voice barely a whisper. “You ready for this?”I smile, my heart swelling in my chest. “I’ve never been more ready.”We start to sway, moving in time with the music. Each step is slow, deliberate, but effortless, as if we’ve been dancing together like this forever. The world around us fades away, the laughter and chatter of the guests dissolving into background noise. All I can hear is the soft music, the sound of his breath mingling with min
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Your Dad's Perfect Happiness
I cradle Sammi in my arms, carrying her up the stairs. She smiles softly, but I can see the flicker of worry in her eyes—for Zade. I want to tell her everything, to ease her mind, but I know that revealing the truth will shatter Zade when he learns she already knows.In the bedroom, I gently set Sammi down and slowly unzip her wedding dress. I lift it with care, hanging it up reverently, fully aware of how much it means to her and everyone around her. When I turn back to face her, a smile forms on my lips—she’s absolutely breathtaking, more than I ever imagined. I had so many plans for tonight, but now, none of them seem enough for the woman standing before me.Our eyes meet, and in hers, I see a reflection of the same love and desire burning inside me. Silently, she reaches for my tie, tugging me closer as her fingers deftly undo the knot. It feels like time has slowed, the outside world fading away, leaving just the two of us in this moment. I lean in, capturing her lips with mine,
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