Page 93 of 27 Kisses

I’m grinning, and I can’t seem to stop. Aidyn and I are husbands. Surrounded by our friends and family. Zye blows us a kiss as Miles wraps his arms around him. Adrian holds Isaac’s hand with a smug smile on his face.

We get tons of well-wishes. Aidyn wasn’t wrong. The entire town showed up.

When we get to the reception area, I’m amazed by the gorgeous wedding cake and all the food.

Nat grins at me.

“How did this happen?”

She looks very pleased with herself. “I may have taken a trip to the library.”

“What?”

“Keep up, Garrett,” Mrs. Weppler says, giving me a hug. “Congratulations. I am so happy for you both.”

“Thank you.” I wave my hand. “Did you do all this?”

“Nah. I just told people what was needed, and the town showed up.”

“Ramon made the cake,” Nat says, giving him a sappy smile.

Mrs. Weppler nods. “And Mr. Peavler, from Sinclair’s, donated candy and drinks.” As she names other people in the town, I press my hand to my chest and search for Aidyn.

He always stands out in a crowd, so I easily find him practicing handshakes with Simon. He glances up, and our eyes meet. A smile spreads across his beautiful face.

That grumpy, gorgeous man is my husband.

I smile at Mrs. Weppler. “Thank you all so much. I know this means a lot to Aidyn.”

“What are you talking about, Garrett?” She studies me with that piercing librarian gaze. “I’ve known you since the day you were born, and there were many times I had to chase you out of the library. You’re as much a part of this town as Aidyn. We did this for both of you. Like it or not, you’re one of us. And we take care of our own.”

“Thank you again.” This time, blinking doesn’t stop the tears.

I recognize his scent before his arm wraps around my shoulders. “Look at you making friends.”

I laugh. “Look at us.”

Everyone steps away, or maybe I just don’t notice them anymore because Aidyn is all I see. He wipes under my eyes. “Your makeup is running.” He presses a sweet kiss to my lips. “I can’t believe I get to spend the rest of my life with you.”

“Hey, that’s my line.”

“Dance with me, husband?”

I lean in and whisper, “I think we’re supposed to wait for Jonah to okay it.”

“Really?” He scowls at Jonah, who’s directing the people still bringing in food. “What does he know? He’s twelve.”

Vivian is off to the side watching Jonah. When did he get here?

But I finally get to dance with my husband in front of the entire town. We each dance with Lanie, and then she dances with Riley. Or is it Randy? Then everyone is dancing.

“That’s trouble,” Aidyn says, nodding at Nat pulling Ramon onto the dance floor.

“And that.” I gesture to Jonah, storming out of the room with Vivian right behind him. “But those are things to worry about another day.” All I care about is the man in my arms.

The wedding is beautiful, and I thank Nat and the rest of my team for doing such an amazing job. Afterward, I go home with my husband and thank him properly for wearing that kilt and being a part of my life.

As weddings go, this one went off without a hitch. It was perfect. And best of all, there wasn’t a single emu or wedding disaster in sight.