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“You keep talking about a surprise, but I’m not sure I can handle much else,” I say, feeling overwhelmed.

“I think you’re going to like this one. At least, I hope you do. I wanted to make a grand gesture, but...” He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a velvet box. “I think this is a good moment to ask you to not only be my best friend, the love of my life, and,” he chuckles, brushing a tear that’s fallen down my cheek, before continuing, “the mother of my child, but also hopefully my wife. Will you marry me, Bella?”

I gasp, tears streaming down my face as I nod vigorously. “Yes, Damien, yes!”

He grins, sliding the ring onto my trembling finger, then stands, spinning me around in a dizzying dance of pure joy. The world around us fades, and Damien is all I can see and feel. Our lips meet passionately, sealing our love and commitment to each other.

This guy, my bad-boy biker, who, at the start, I figured would bring nothing but chaos into my life, has somehow managed to become my entire world.

With Damien by my side, I feel invincible. Our love is a blazing fire that nothing can extinguish, a force of nature that will light up our future. As the stars twinkle overhead, I know that our love story will be filled with more joy, more passion, and more love than we ever imagined.

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Chapter74

Alex

RAINDROPS AND WEDDING GOWNS

As I sit in front of the vanity mirror, my heart flutters with a heady mix of anticipation and nerves. Today is the day, the day I’ll become Alex’s wife. The butterflies in my stomach are in a frenzy, and I take a deep breath, trying to steady my trembling hands.

My mom stands behind me, her gentle hands securing the delicate veil in my hair, her voice soothing. “You look radiant,” she murmurs, her eyes misty with emotion.

Jess and Kimmy sip champagne, their laughter filling the air. Jess raises her glass, her smile infectious. “Cheers to the most beautiful bride in the world!” she exclaims, her eyes dancing with excitement.

Kimmy chimes in, “Bella, seriously, you’re like a goddess in that gown.”

I can’t help but blush at their compliments, but glancing in the mirror, I am thrilled with how my hair and make-up turned out. And my bohemian-inspired wedding gown with its lace details and flowing sleeves makes me feel ethereal, like I’ve stepped out of a dream.

But I can’t shake the worry about the weather. The clouds outside have been ominous all morning, threatening to rain on our outdoor wedding. Panic wells up in me. Rain on my wedding day? That’s got to be bad luck, right?

My mom catches my worried gaze in the mirror. “Don’t worry. Everything always works out.”

“But what if it storms?” I chew on my bottom lip.

“You knew that was a possibility with having it outdoors. And that’s what the tent is for.”

She’s right, of course. We’d chosen this beautiful outdoor setting for its natural charm, but with nature comes unpredictability. The large enclosed canopy tent we’d set up is our contingency plan, a safeguard against the unpredictable whims of weather.

My mom places her hands on my arms and smiles reassuringly. “Plus, rain on your wedding day is good luck. It’s nature’s way of reminding us that love can weather any storm and still shine.”

I chuckle. “I can always can’t on you for wisdom and cheesy quotes.”

Her infectious laughter fills the room, and I can’t help but join in. As cheesy as her words may have been, they carry a profound truth, and a sense of peace washes over me.

But as I stand at the edge of the forest, the lush canopy of towering trees providing a natural backdrop, my nerves come rushing back with a vengeance. The tranquil beauty of the surroundings contrasts with the whirlwind of emotions inside me.

The distant hum of chatter and soft music from the ceremony area reminds me that this is the moment I’ve been waiting for, the moment that will change my life forever. My heart beats faster, and I take deep breaths to calm the butterflies in my stomach.

“You’ve got this.” Jess squeezes my hand gently, a silent gesture of support, before she and Kimmy step ahead of me. Their strides are light and graceful, their smiles radiant beacons of encouragement.

I watch them disappear down the path, their dresses blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings.

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