Page 277 of The Billion Heirs Boxed Set

Chance takes my hand and meets my gaze. “Avery, I dedicated my life to you fifteen years ago. There’s never been anyone else for me, kitten, and I bless the fates that brought you back into my life. Thank you for your love, and for my beautiful son.”

He glances over his shoulder at Grady, gives him a smile.

“Today I make these vows to both of you—to be there for you, to stand beside you through the good and the bad, to be your light when it’s dark, to be your comfort when it’s cold, to be your rock when you need support. You and Grady are all that I’ll ever need. Everything I have, everything I am, is yours.” He places the gold wedding band on my ring finger.

Tears fill my eyes and I swallow, hoping like hell my voice will work.

“Chance.” I pause, drawing in a breath. “I chose you all those years ago, and I never stopped loving you. You complete me in a way I can’t describe, and today I invite you to share my life, our son’s life. I—” I choke back a sob.

Chance squeezes my hand.

“I love you, Chance. I’ve always loved you. You are strong and compassionate and so pure of heart.” I pause a moment as Mom hands me the wedding band. “I give you this ring as a symbol of our eternity together. You’re my love, my light, my soul.” I place the ring on Chance’s finger. “Our love is never ending, like the circle of this ring.”

Tears flow down my cheeks, but it’s okay. I’m finished.

“Lovely,” the officiant says. “I now pronounce all of you husband and wives. You may kiss!”

Chance grabs me, crushes his lips to mine.

And everyone else fades away as I kiss my husband for the first time.