Page 75 of Sachie's Hero

Sachie grinned. “I wore a simple white sundress. Teller wore a gray suit and a black and gray tie. He brought me the most beautiful bouquet of maile leaves, lehua blossoms and orchids. We both wore plumeria leis. The JP’s assistant took photos. I’m having an album made up with them. I’ll show you when it comes in.”

“I want to be sad that I didn’t get to be with you, but I’m happy if you’re happy,” Kalea said.

Sachie drew in a deep breath and let it out on a joyous laugh. “I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life. Teller is everything and more than I could have dreamed of.”

“And you’re an amazing, caring woman,” Teller said from where he sat, playing with Kai. “I love you, Sachie, more than I thought was possible.”

“Oh, you two are so incredibly sweet,” Kalea said. Then her eyes widened. “We need to celebrate withchampagne.” She started for the front door. “Not that I can have any while I’m nursing, but everyone else can.”

Sachie caught her arm before she got away. “That’s okay. We don’t need champagne,” she said, her cheeks heating.

“Then a beer or whiskey to toast your wedded bliss,” Kalea insisted.

Her cheeks burning, Sachie shook her head. “I can’t have alcohol because I’m pregnant.”

Kalea froze, turned and stared at Sachie, her jaw dropping. “What? Wait. How? When?” She shook her head as if to clear it.

Sachie laughed. “You know the penthouse your father so graciously offered after we solved the case of my stalker?”

Kalea’s eyes widened. “You mean you’re two months along and you’re just now telling me? Is there anything else you’d like to share?” She flung her hands in the air. “Oh, what does it matter? My friend is married and having a baby.” Once again, she engulfed Sachie in a hug.

“Now I understand why Teller insisted on changing Kai’s diaper.” Kalea wiped tears from her eyes.

Teller smiled at Kalea. “I need all the practice I can get. We’ll have our own little nugget in seven months.”

“And Kai will have a friend to play with,” Kalea sighed, released Sachie and gathered her baby in her arms. “Do you hear that, Kai? You’ll have a friend to play with and ride horses with and learn to dance with.”

Kai nuzzled against her mother’s breast.

“Hungry again?” Kalea laughed and pushed to her feet. “I’d better feed her. But we’re not finished with this conversation,” As she entered the house, she called out over her shoulder, “Since you didn’t let us be a part of your wedding, the least you can do is let us host the reception and baby shower.”

“I’d love that,” Sachie called out as the door closed behind Kalea.

“I need to check in with Hank and some of the guys before I call it a night,” Hawk said. “Congratulations on the marriage and your baby news. I’m happy for you both.”

Sachie’s gaze followed Hawk as he strode away from the house toward the outbuilding the Brotherhood Protectors used as their Hawaiian headquarters.

Teller joined her at the railing and slipped his arm around her, his hand resting on her flat belly.

She covered his hand with hers. “I can’t wait until I can feel our baby move inside me.”

“Me, too,” Teller said and pressed a kiss to hertemple. “I can’t believe we’re jumping into our life together with both feet.”

She glanced up at him, her brow furrowing. “Any regrets?”

He touched his lips to her forehead. “Only one.”

Sachie’s heart dipped into her belly. “Really?”

He chuckled. “I regret we didn’t meet sooner. You showed me how good it could be to love someone. And once I started down that path, I can’t stop...loving you.”

She leaned back in his arms. “And you showed me what real love is, through your gentle patience and strength.” Sachie turned in his arms. “I love you, Teller, more than I ever thought possible, and I want to be with you for the rest of my life and beyond.”

“Good, because I want the same.” He kissed her, then leaned back and smiled. “When you know...you know.”

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