Page 50 of Unexpected Danger (Mountain Justice #2)
She wasn’t willing to allow anything to come between them ever again.
Londyn nursed her arm, which was healing from the superficial gunshot wound. Brodie’s injuries improved as well, and Dustin succumbed to the bullets Brodie aimed his way. She’d never have to worry about him again.
Behind her, an intricately carved wooden cross stood beside the altar. Londyn stared out over the “sanctuary” of the outdoor chapel. There were seven rows of wood-hewn benches on each side. They’d been filled immediately, and rows of plastic chairs expanded the sitting area.
Brodie had jokingly teased that it had become a bring-your-own-chair event. Roarke added that it might be the wedding of the century. Londyn would have been fine if no one except close friends and family had shown up to their event, as long as she was marrying the man she loved.
The expansive mountain range surrounding them on three sides provided an unparalleled view.
Birds chirped happily as if celebrating the occasion.
In the distance, two speckled fawns leaped and played as their mother protectively watched over them.
But Londyn's attention wasn't on the mountains, chairs, birds, or fawns.
It was on her soon-to-be handsome husband.
And now she stood facing her groom as the pastor recited the words that would bind them together forever in matrimony.
Brodie sported a white tux that looked stunning against his dark hair and tanned skin.
And in typical Brodie fashion, he wore his favorite cowboy boots.
Of course, not to be outdone, Londyn has slipped on her own cowboy boots beneath the elegant and beautiful dress with its ornate pearl buttons and lace bodice.
It still choked her up to think that she was wearing Aileen's wedding dress.
While cut far too short, if Londyn could have the kind of godly marriage with Brodie that Aileen shared with Mr. Brenneman, it would be the ultimate.
Xander made a dashing appearance as the ring bearer wearing his miniature white tux, complete with his brand-new bug watch and a kid’s gold sheriff’s badge. Even the last-minute addition of Grayson’s appearance was a surprise.
“And do you, Londyn Seigler, take Brodie Brenneman to be your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, ‘til death do you part?”
“I do.”
The pastor flicked a glance in Brodie's direction. “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.”
Brodie gently pulled her to him. She needed no encouragement, for she knew she belonged in his arms. His mouth found hers, and shivers of excitement ran through her.
For a few seconds, she forgot they were standing at an altar in the mountains in front of two hundred people.
For a few seconds, it was just her and the man she vowed to love no matter what came their way.
The caress of his kiss sent her stomach into a wild swirl. She was vaguely aware of Roarke’s voice. “I think that's probably good for now,” he said.
It was only then that Londyn realized they had been kissing for quite a while.
They reluctantly ceased, and Brodie stepped back, their gazes still fixed on each other.
Finally, he grabbed her hand, and they ran down the aisle, her boots pounding the freshly cut weeds of the rustic venue.
Birdseed came at them from all directions as their guests cheered.
Brodie opened the door of the UTV’s passenger side, and she climbed in, tucking the dress beneath her.
He sprinted to the other side, but not before being bombarded again by birdseed.
Brodie started the engine, and they trailed down the road toward the lodge where they would stay for their honeymoon.
They traversed along the narrow dirt road, dust kicking up behind them. Londyn squeezed her eyes shut, then reopened them, just to be sure what she’d experienced was reality and not a dream.
Brodie pulled to the side a mile later.
“I love you, Londyn Brenneman.”
“I love you, Brodie Brenneman. Thank you for waiting for me.”
“I would wait forever for you.” His lips found hers again, and Londyn thanked the Lord for His grace and marveled at His ability to take a lost little girl and place her in a loving surrogate family, and when she grew up, give her a Godly husband who would love and cherish her.
God was so good.