“Now it’s time for the vows. Deacon, what do you must say to your little woman?”

Deacon turns to me and takes my arms in his. He attracts in a deep breath. “I tousled. And once I did, I damage the particular person I like greater than life itself. So, that is me, Pippa, promising to make all of your desires come true and by no means, ever damage you once more. I swear I’ll by no means make you cry, and I’ll slay all of your dragons. From at the moment till the tip of time, I’ll be there for you.”

Tears properly in my eyes. Deacon’s sincerity is blinding even compared to the intense lights of Vegas. If I nonetheless had any doubts about how he felt, they only evaporated.

“I … simply give me a second.”

“Take your time, darlin’,” Elvis says.

This complete factor is so absurd, I can’t assist however giggle.

“Pippa?” Deacon’s brows knit.

“I’m just a little overwhelmed, however I’m okay.”

I press my lips collectively briefly earlier than blowing out an extended breath and giving Deacon a nod.

“Deacon. I like you. I’ve beloved you for so long as I can keep in mind. There may be bumps within the highway forward, however so long as I’m with you, I do know I’ll be okay.”

That’s all I can get out earlier than I choke up once more. However I smile by means of the tears as Deacon squeezes my arms.

“By the facility vested in me by the state of Nevada, I pronounce you man and spouse. It’s possible you’ll kiss your bride.”

I grin, and Deacon dips me, urgent his lips to mine earlier than devouring my mouth in a kiss so scorching I’m about to soften into the ground.

“No getting away now.”

I squeeze his hand as Elvis begins singing “Love Me Tender”.

He turns to me, his forehead furrowed. “Pippa, I received’t ever?—”

“I do know.”

Chapter Forty

Pippa

“Let me go in first?”

Deacon and I sit within the automotive within the yard of Mum and Dad’s place. They’ll have heard the automotive and know they’ve obtained guests. However I’m unsure how they’ll react to Deacon’s presence.

His disappearance damage them too.

They knew he was out on the seashore—we spoke about it. However neither of them interfered or pressured me both means.

I recognize a minimum of being handled like an grownup as a substitute of their little woman.

Deacon nods. “I’ll be proper behind you, although.”

Leaning over, I kiss him softly on the lips. “I do know you’ve obtained my again.”

“At all times.”

His eyes search mine. Even with the ring on my finger, I’m nonetheless battling belief. However he’s making an attempt, and that’s necessary to me.

I give his forearm a squeeze and step out of the automotive. Taking a deep breath, I cross the yard and open the again door earlier than entering into the kitchen.

“Mum? Dad?”

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