Wyatt
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She set her flute down and picked up her gown. She stepped into it and pulled it up. The gown was strapless and hugged her like a second skin with a beautiful train flowing out behind her.
“Will one of you zip me?” she asked her best friends.
“Oh my God, Liv, you’re so gorgeous,” Emma said as she stood and quickly moved behind Olivia to help her.
Olivia glanced over to Becca, who was grinning like it was her own wedding day with tears glistening in her happy eyes. “Don’t cry, honey. You’ll ruin your make-up.”
Becca waved her hand in front of her eyes. “I’m trying not to but you look so amazing.”
Olivia smiled. “We can’t have the matron of honor with runny mascara.”
Emma laughed. “Yeah, you’ll look just great in the pictures.” She laughed aloud when Becca stuck her tongue out at her.
“You’re not nervous at all, are you?” Becca asked as she fussed with Olivia’s hair.
“No. I have no reason to be nervous. I’m marrying the man I love. The one I wanted the minute I saw him. A nasty cowboy,” she said wrinkling her nose, and then laughing.
Olivia remembered how she’d told Becca before she moved to Montana that she thought cowboys were nasty but after meeting the Stone brothers, and every other cowboy in Clifton, she had quickly changed her mind.
Just then, Stan entered the living room to tell them it was time to go to the church. Just as he had for Becca’s wedding, he was giving Olivia away. Taking a deep breath, she headed out through the kitchen with her matron of honor and bridesmaid following behind her. She was so ready to do this.
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Inside the church, Wyatt paced, and his brothers grinned at him as they watched him.
“You’re not nervous are you, little brother?” Jake asked with a sly grin.
Wyatt stopped pacing, and grinned at him. “Nope. I’m so ready to do this.” He moved to the window and gazed out.
“You know, they claim it’s bad luck to see the bride before the wedding,” Gabe told him stepping up beside him.
Wyatt laughed when he heard the crowd outside cheering. The entire town had shown up. Those who couldn’t fit in the church stood in the street. They had done the same for Jake and Becca’s wedding, as well as Brody and Madilyn’s wedding.
“Sounds like your bride’s here, little brother.” Jake slapped him on the back.
Wyatt smiled. “I had no doubts.”
The Reverend entered the room and told them it was time. The men followed him out and moved to stand at the altar. When the music started, Wyatt kept his eyes on the door at the back of the church. He smiled when Emma started down the aisle. A moment later, Becca stepped into sight and followed behind her. The music suddenly changed to the wedding march and when his gaze shifted to the doorway, Olivia was standing there with Stan.
His breath whooshed out of his chest at the sight of her. She was stunning. Her white dress was skintight, showing off that gorgeous body of hers, and she had pinned her silky hair up, leaving her neck and shoulders open to his eyes. There was a purple rose behind her left ear and around her neck, she wore the infinity necklace he’d given her two days ago. Her hands clutched a bouquet of purple and white flowers with baby’s breath and ivy. She was beyond beautiful.
Wyatt almost burst out laughing when he heard Gabe whisper a holy shit upon seeing Olivia. Wyatt was sure there wasn’t a man in the church who wasn’t slack jawed, but she kept her eyes only on him as she moved gracefully down the aisle. He grinned with pride, and took her hand when she stopped beside him.
When the Reverend asked who gave this woman in marriage, Stan cleared his throat and announced proudly that he did. He kissed her on the cheek and stepped away. He seemed to look around instead of taking his seat right away, and then walked to the end of pew. There he smiled at Evelyn Robinson before taking a seat next to her. Wyatt swore he saw the sweet lady blush when she scooted over to make room for him, and then she smiled at him. Good for them! He wished them the same good fortune he now had.
He and Olivia listened to the Reverend say the words joining them in marriage but never took their eyes off each other. When Wyatt slipped the ring on her finger, he raised it to his lips and kissed the back of her hand. He thought he heard the women in the church let out a collective sigh, but it was possible he’d only imagined it. When the Reverend pronounced them husband and wife, Olivia grabbed the lapels of his tuxedo, jerked him forward, and kissed him soundly.
“I’ve got you now, cowboy,” she said against his lips but loud enough for everyone to hear, and make them laugh.
He laughed along with everyone else, and then gave her a wicked grin before he picked her up, tossed her over his shoulder, and carried her down the aisle. Their guests applauded, and laughed. When he stepped out into the sunshine, the crowd outside cheered too. He could feel Olivia laughing against his shoulder as he walked toward Cochise, and put her up on the horse. He vaulted onto the horse’s bare back behind her.
“We have to have pictures taken, Wyatt. Where are you taking me?” Olivia kissed him.
“Just a little trip around the block. We’ll be right back for pictures. Jake and Gabe knew I wanted to do this, and arranged to have Cochise here waiting.” He kissed his wife. “We’ve come so far, you and me, just as you have when it comes to getting on a horse.”
She laughed and stroked his cheek, gazing up at him. “I love it.”
“This is just the beginning, sweetheart. I love you.”
“I love you too, cowboy, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”
Wyatt grinned, nudging Cochise through the crowd.
“Only happiness, darlin’, I promise…only happiness.”
*The End*
About the Author
Susan was born and raised in Cumberland, MD. She moved to Tennessee in 1996 with her husband and they now live in a small town outside of Nashville, along with their three rescued dogs. Although, writing for years, it was a year ago she decided to submit to publishers and signed a three year contract with Secret Cravings Publishing. Susan is a huge Nashville Predators hockey fan. She also enjoys fishing, taking drives down back roads, and visiting Gatlinburg, TN, her family in Pittsburgh, PA and her hometown. Although Susan's books are a series, each book can be read as standalone books. Each book will end with a HEA and a new story beginning in the next one. She would love to hear from her readers and promises to try to respond to all.
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Other books by Susan include:
JAKE Men of Clifton, Montana Book 1
GABE Men of Clifton, Montana Book 2
BRODY Men of Clifton, Montana Book 3
LUCAS Bad Boys of Dry River Book 1
MONTGOMERY Bad Boys of Dry River Book 2
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