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"We will," Jenny said with a laugh. "We just want to take it slowly for all the girls' sake."

"Those girls love you," Susie said. "They'll be thrilled once you two decide to finally have a wedding."

"Besides," Dani said, with a smile, "it's not like you've gotten married yet either." She pointed her finger at Jordan.

"Everyone needs this," Kit said softly as she put her arm around my shoulder and hugged me. "Everyone's a bit sad that Keely's gone."

I nodded. The mood was somber over the last few days. If this would help take everyone's minds off it, I was more than happy to oblige.

"We tried to get your family to come back," Seek said slowly, choosing her words carefully.

"I doubt you succeeded," I told her with an understanding smile. "It would be too soon for father to accept something like this."

"Your sisters really wanted to come," Tori added. She held up an iPad, "This is the best we could do." I looked into the smiling faces of my sisters on the screen.

"That's perfect," I said. Before I could say more to them I was pulled away.

"We'll see you soon." my sister called out as I was carted off.

"Okay," Kit said, smiling, "only happy fun things are allowed today. Tori's great at doing hair and I'm decent with makeup, but we can call in professionals if you'd rather?"

"No," I told her firmly. "I only want to spend today with my family."

That's what they were now. My family.

We spent hours getting ready. Even the dogs had their own little tuxedo shirts to wear to the ceremony. It was the cutest thing ever. When I got my first look at the gown Idaho had bought, I nearly wept. Given my station in life it would have been understandable if he'd gotten some frilly, poofy princess dress. Instead, he got a sleek, sexy sheath dress that flared out near the bottom and left my entire back bare. My father would be furious if he saw it, but I absolutely loved it.

"I have to admit," Jordan said. "If any of the guys said they bought a dress, I would probably be scared, but he did good."

"That is such a beautiful dress," Sloane told me.

"I love it," I whispered.

We'd started the day as the sun was rising and now that it was beginning to sink in the sky we were moving forward. The women ushered me into the back area, where the grass was and my eyes watered when I saw a gazebo standing there. It hadn't been there before.

"Toxic and Butcher built that for you for today," Gwen whispered with a happy smile at the look on my face.

There were flowers and vines twining in and out of the slats and wood and the entire thing looked like a fairytale. I had to dab at my eyes to keep my mascara from running as I sniffed back tears. The women hurried forward to take their kids from Sylvia and go find their seats. Priest and Idaho stood at the gazebo, waiting for me. Jecht was sitting next to Idaho, while Auron remained on my side of the gazebo, waiting for me.

Someone cleared their throat and I turned to find Lockout standing there in a suit. He looked so much like Idaho it made me smile. "I was hoping you wouldn't mind me standing in for your father."

My mouth dropped open. It was such a kind gesture. "I would love that," I told him. Linking my arm through his, I waited as soft music began to play. How had they pulled this off in such a short time? Everything was so beautiful and perfect.

I laughed softly as I saw Cynic and Torque sitting on the bride's side of the aisle. I waved at them, then linked my arm through Lockout's once more.

"We like you better than him," Cynic whispered as I walked by.

Lockout chuckled. "Pretty sure everyone likes you better than my brother. Even me," he admitted, a warm smile on his face.

"You've all made me feel so welcome," I said softly. "Thank you."

"This is your home now, Eva. We're your family."

There was no holding back the tears after hearing that. They dripped down my cheeks, but I didn't care. Idaho frowned at me, then Lockout when I was handed over to him.

Lockout shrugged. "You can't blame her for crying when she has to marry you."

The crowd burst into laughter. Idaho shook his head and turned back to me with a smile. He wiped away my tears with his thumbs before Priest cleared his throat and began the ceremony.

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