Cole flinches, pulling me out of my thoughts. He gives a guilty grin, forcing the minister to repeat his commands.I can only imagine what he was thinking.Oh, right, the vows.Focus, Savannah.
Cole lets out a puff of air, outing the fact that he’s had a brandy. I wonder if he’s nervous too. I hear his words.
“I had this recurring dream, where I meet the love of my life, and we spend eternity together. Every day together, we would fall deeper and deeper in love. Problem is, as many times as I’ve dreamed of her, she never had a face.” He pauses to collect himself. “Until one night, when I opened a file and found her. I worked like hell to get you, and I’ll work likehellto keep you. I love you, and I always will, Savannah.”
Jake hands me a tissue, and I dry my cheeks. I shake my head and try to sort my thoughts. Then I find my voice.
“I always wanted to be Cinderella.” I smile shyly. “I wanted to blend in with the colors around me, not be noticed. I certainly never thought I needed a prince. I lost control of my life, I lost hope. Then one day a prince came and took me to his castle. I fell passionately in love. Not only did IbecomeCinderella, but my prince saved me not once, but three times.” I step closer and let my lips graze over his smooth jawbone. “I love you, Cole Logan, with all my heart…Fall, Cole, because IpromiseI’ll be there to catch you.”
He reaches out and pulls my head to him, smashing his lips to mine. Everyone breaks into laughter and cheers as he holds me tightly. He reaches deep down in my soul, and any damage left in my heart is finally mended.
“Mrs. Logan.” Cole’s extends a hand and leads me out onto the dance floor, spinning me once and waiting for the music to start. He asked to pick the song for our slow dance, so I’m very eager to hear the song he’s chosen. He tugs me closer when the first note is played. My eyes shoot up to his when I hear it. Ed Sheeran’sThinking Out Loud. It’s perfect. We start moving, everyone blurs, and I almost forget we are not alone. He looks down and mouths a line from the chorus. I laugh thinking how unique our tale is.Maybe I should write my story.He slows the pace toward the end. His hold relaxes, and his chin rests on my head. Figures become bigger and smaller around us. No one matters but us right now.
“I hate your dress,” he whispers as I feel him smile into my hair.
“No, you don’t.”
His laughs, dipping me backward. “Yeah, I don’t. You’re stunning, Mrs. Logan.”
“Mrs. Logan,” I repeat. “I like the sound of that.”
His eyes light up, remembering the first time I said that.
Jake has me laughing as he dances around me toStolen Danceby Milky Chance. Mark scoops me into his arms and twirls me around in circles. I laugh at his playful face.
“Where’s Melanie?” I shout over the music. He sighs and flinches.
“She has decided to head to Chicago for school.”Oh no. “So, we broke it off.”
“I’m sorry.”
He shrugs. “She’s a great person, but we got to the ‘question part’ of our relationship. Where do I live, why do I leave for days on end…you know the drill.” His eyes soften and show me his true emotion. “You and Cole are very lucky. Sometimes I think the only way I’ll find love is if I change my profession.” He smirks a little, pulling his mask back down. “And we all know that won’t happen.” He clears his throat. “Anyway, it’s for the best. I’ve had someone return to my life that I’m not ready for yet. So, until that gets cleared up, I need to stay focused.”
“Anything bad?” He nods but doesn’t go further, so I leave it be. I think for a moment; I want to choose my words carefully. “This may not count for much, but I know you’ll find someone. Maybe not in this town, but she’s out there waiting for you to find her.”
He leans down and kisses me on the cheek, but before he pulls back his gaze flicks over my shoulder. “Well, that’s interesting.” He turns me around, and my mouth drops open.
I gasp. “Who is that with Keith?”
“I’m not sure, but I would like to know if she has a sister,” Mark mutters, fixing his jacket. I roll my eyes at him then do a quick scan to find Cole.
My heart nearly bursts when I find him dancing with Olivia off to the side. She looks so tiny in his huge arms. He’s singing her the words toLoveby Matt White. Her little fingers are over his mouth, and he kisses each one, beaming down at her with so much love. His head lifts, almost as though he can feel me watching. He grins and mouths, “Hi, baby.” I wave at them and put a hand on my chest, feeling incredibly complete.
I point over my shoulder to Keith. Cole shakes his head, just as surprised as I am.
“He’s free. Keith has secrets. I’ve seen one once before.” Mark shifts to move in front of me before I can ask what he meant. “Quick, if he’s going to spill to anyone, it’s you.” He pushes me in Keith’s direction. I laugh, wondering why Mark cares so much.
“Hey.” I tap Keith on the shoulder, and he turns and gives me a look. “Can I have a dance?”
“Mmm-hmm,” he murmurs quietly. I know he’s on to me. Keith’s hold is very tense. I can’t tell if he’s uncomfortable, or if he just doesn’t like to dance. “Spit it out, Savi.”
I fight my grin, but I really am bad at hiding my emotions. “Who’s the pretty woman?”
He drops his gaze to mine. “A date.”
“A date?”
“Yes.”