Page 129 of Before Broken Vows
"Well, that makes 11." He smiles.
He leans down and kisses my neck softly. "You know I can't wait to get you alone. To peel this dress off you. Slowly."
"What are we still doing here then?" I ask teasingly.
"I love you, baby."
"I love you too," I say, and he spins me out and pulls me back, then dips me low, earning applause from nearby guests.
As the night wears on, we dance and laugh. I lose track of time in Theo's arms. When my feet begin to ache, I slip away to grab water from a nearby table.
Standing in the quiet corner, I watch my family. My husband mingling with guests, my son giggling with Elena, and Calli dancing with one of the eligible bachelors in attendance.
My hand rests on my stomach. The doctor confirmed it just yesterday.
Tears prickle behind my eyes. Happy tears. I wipe them as Ares approaches.
"Have you seen Dimitri?"
"Uhh," I say, looking around. "No, not recently."
Ares scans the crowd, a slightly concerned expression on his face. I nod to Theo, who comes over with Calli.
"What's up?" Theo asks.
"I'm looking for Dimitri," Ares says, looking around. "Have you seen him?"
Theo, relaxed and slightly buzzed, laughs. "He was talking to a girl in a red dress earlier. Probably found a quiet spot."
Calli laughs. "I saw them sneaking off toward the vineyard. He'll resurface."
Ares shakes his head. "Fucking Dimitri. You think he would disappear on your wedding night, Theo."
"Come on, brother." Calli grabs Ares' hand and twirls under his arm. "Relax. Live a little."
The music starts to play my favorite song. Theo looks at me instantly, remembering.
He reaches for my hand. "Come on, Mrs. Kastaris, show me what you've got."
My eyes fill with tears as we dance, all of us together.
This life, this love, this family.
We've fought like hell to have it.
And soon, Theo will learn we're not done.
We're just getting started.
EPILOGUE
Stassi
The sheets are warm when my eyes flutter open, wrapping around me like the dream I don't want to wake from.
Theo's arm is draped across my waist, his chest pressed to my back. I close my eyes again and let the peace settle over me.
I'm finally married. To the man I feel I've loved across lifetimes.
