Page 38 of Autumn's Coming

Chapter Fourteen

Cody

Dylan’s wedding was lovely. The old hotel he and his fiancée—now wife—had booked was decorated with blue and white flowers. Candles glowed from every available surface. A string quartet played soft music, and Autumn, looking radiant in her new gown, sat at my side.

I couldn’t imagine a more perfect night.

Autumn put her head on my shoulder as we watched Dylan and Elise dance—their first dance as a married couple.

I put my arm around her. “Are you having fun?”

She nodded. “Yeah. I’m excited to dance with you, even if my shoes kinda hurt.”

I chuckled. “You might need to start getting used to heels.”

“Yeah, but they’re uncomfortable.”

“Mm. But sneakers aren’t appropriate for formal functions.”

“I know, but they’re so comfy.”

I laughed softly, rubbing her shoulder.

This was real. It had only been a few days, but I was sure of it.

“One day, we can have this,” I said.

She looked up at me, blinking. “What?”

“I mean it. We can have a beautiful wedding.”

“You want to marry me?”

I shrugged. “I think I do.”

She smiled. “Hm. That’s not a bad thing to hear.”

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