Page 66 of Seductive Nights

"Not a peep. Hanna befriended her somewhat, and that has kept her out of our business."

Jace nodded. "I'm happy about that." He took a deep breath. "Are you ready to marry your girl?"

"I'm very ready."

Jace nodded. "Pastor just got here. I see his car outside."

The door opened, and the pastor stepped in. Sid entered from the back door, strode over to him, and shook hands.

Quinn did the same.

Pastor grinned. "All right, gentlemen. Are we ready to go?"

"I'm ready," Quinn said.

The three friends followed the pastor out the back door. Guests had been arriving and were being seated by the ushers. Nearly every seat was filled.

The pastor glanced at Quinn. "You gentlemen, follow me, please."

They followed him to the arbor. Jace stood between Quinn and Sid, but his eyes were locked on Margo. Her eyes were locked on his. He winked at her, and her smile grew.

It affected his heartbeat speed. He hoped that would never end. She was exciting.

The band began playing the processional, and Hanna's friend, Jalyn, slowly walked down the aisle.

When she got to the arbor, she turned to their left and stood facing the aisle.

The band's volume increased, and everyone stood as the Bridal March played. Hanna began floating down the aisle with her father. Her eyes were on Quinn's.

Jace chanced a glance at Quinn and saw he was watching, a happy smile on his face.

Hanna's father stopped before him and shook Quinn's hand. "You be good to her."

"I will."

Her father turned to her and kissed her on the forehead.

"I love you, Hanna."

"I love you too, Daddy."

Her father then sat with Hanna's mother in the front row, and Hanna stepped forward toward Quinn.

The pastor said a prayer and asked them to face each other and say their vows.

Jace watched somewhat, but his eyes were always darting back toward Margo.

Hers were doing the same. He liked that. It made him feel special and loved. She'd watch him as much as their friends joining together.

The pastor said, "You may kiss the bride."

And the crowd clapped.

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Margo's eyes teared watching Hanna and Quinn kiss. When they pulled away, they smiled at each other. It was clear they were happy. You could see it in the way they looked at each other. And she loved that for them.

They turned toward the crowd and held their hands up high in the air. And everyone clapped and cheered for them.

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