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“And these are for the ceremony,” Jed said, opening his box, which held three gold rings.

Tears filled Katie’s eyes.

“We’ve already talked to the pastor,” Jed said.

“He agreed to marry the three of us.Only Ry’s name will appear on the marriage license if that’s okay with you.But we would like all of us to change all our last names to McCade-Malloy.”Jed stared at her.

The tears slipped down her cheeks.“I love you both so much.”She pulled her hands away from them only to throw her arms around their necks, hugging them tightly.

“Is that a yes?”Jed asked, amusement in his voice.

“Yes.”She let out a laugh.“I’m proud to marry both of you and take your names.That’s what the hyphen is for.”

Katie’s lips met Jed’s and then Ry’s as the fireworks went off overhead.

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