Page 83 of Marvelous

Her gorgeous sable eyes stared into mine, and then she whispered, “Okay.”

After we got ready, her in a pretty blue dress, me in a black button-up and dark jeans on, we dropped Sage off at my parents’ house.

They had wanted to take the kids today for some extra Christmas cookie baking.

It had worked out perfectly.

And now, as I stood there and watched Alec with Cassie, I didn’t mind that I had kept this secret for him.

Didn’t mind it at all.

I led Cassie up to Chief Klein, and then I nodded.

I turned to face Cassie, who was still looking confused, and when Chief Klein said, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.”

I watched as Cassie’s mouth fell open, and then she started laughing.

I chuckled, which caused Garrick to chuckle and Tatum to giggle.

“If there is anyone here who thinks these two should not be wed, let him speak now, or forever hold your peace.”

I jerked my head at Garrick and glared.

He laughed.

Then I looked back at Cassie and winked.

And the fourth best day of my life was when Cassie said, “I do.”

I heard Garrick lean down and whisper, “No pictures.”

“Why?” I heard her whisper back.

“Trust me.” He said.

Then Chief Klein said, “I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may...”

I didn’t let him finish.

I hauled Cassie up in my arms, she wrapped her legs around my waist, and I kissed her.

My Cassie.

My heart.

My wife.

Laughter filled the courtroom.

And then and only then, did I pull Cassie close to me and pull out my phone.

She winked, and then I handed Garrick my phone.

He took the picture, then handed my phone back to me,

‘Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.’

– Unknown.