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The positive match from the Banks matchmaking agency ( When it comes to Covenant Marriage, you can bank on Banks ) came through twenty-four hours after they registered. Oliver was in the process of moving his things into Leona’s apartment when the news arrived on his phone.

Late that afternoon he took a break from arguing about which side of the walk-in closet would be his to pick up a bottle of champagne at a nearby wine shop. A small, private celebration was in order.

Leona smiled at him over the rim of the glass. “No backup plan required.”

“I told you we wouldn’t need one,” he said. “Sometimes you know when things are real.”

“Yes.”

The champagne led to an intimate dinner for two at a nearby restaurant and more champagne. Neither of them noticed when Roxy disappeared.