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He smiles, the expression lighting his eyes. "Ally, you know that's what I want."

"That's not exactly a yes."

His smile widens into a grin.

"Yes."

I slide the ring onto his finger.

I'm so happy I wonder why I don't just float away.

Luke laughs and pulls me back to my feet. His hands slide around my waist and he pulls me close, so close I can barely breathe.

Breathing is overrated anyway.

We kiss. Everything else fades away.

We have each other. That's all that matters.

Chapter Thirty-Six

Luke

It's a warm day in June. Of course, seasons are nearly meaningless in the great state of Hawaii. Every day is warm and humid with a pleasant breeze.

We're on a gorgeous beach with clean sand and clear blue ocean for miles. The setting sun casts a soft glow over everything.

It's breathtakingly beautiful.

But I can't take my eyes off Alyssa.

She looks so fucking gorgeous in that flowing silk dress. It's not a traditional wedding gown, but it suits her perfectly.

This whole thing is perfect.

She's beaming, brighter than the damn sun.

I wasn't sure about her idea to get married in Hawaii so we could fix our past mistakes. But she was right.

It's just us and the officiant.

The two of us against the world.

She bites her lip and whispers "I love you."

I squeeze her hands and whisper it back.

I was sure I wouldn't be nervous, but there's a lightness in my chest. But, when I look into her eyes, at the joy that radiates from her, all that tension melts away.

Alyssa is about to become my wife.

This is the best day of my life.

The officiant clasps his hands together. "We're here today to celebrate the union of Alyssa Summers and Luke Lawrence. Today, you will promise your lives to each other." He looks at me. "I understand that you have written your own vows."

I nod.

"Alyssa, I love you more than I thought I could ever love anyone." I look into her eyes. Everything about this moment is perfect. "I don't know where life will lead us, but I promise to stay by your side on this journey. I promise to love you forever. I promise my life to you."