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“Go, Matteo. We’ll be fine.”

We exited the SUV and went inside. I pointed to some colors for Rose and she settled on a dark peach color for her nails and toes. “I think I will match you,” I told her.

We sat in the chairs while our techs worked on us. My phone buzzed in my hand. I turned it over and saw a message from someone I didn’t recognize.

Looks like you are living a sweet life. But I know what you did.

I typed back,I don’t know who this is, but you don’t know what you’re talking about.

The three little dots appeared, letting me know the person was typing.I have proof.

Those words stunned me. What exactly were they referring to?If you have proof, show me.

I’ll be in touch,they typed.

I swallowed a hard lump. It had to be a practical joke.

Chapter Six

KARA

I never told Damon about the text I received yesterday. I couldn’t tell him until I knew if this really was legit. I racked my brain the rest of the day yesterday thinking about what this person knew.

I couldn’t worry about that now; Damon and I had a wedding venue to look at. We wanted to start our lives sooner rather than later. We wanted to be a family. But I still had this person that I didn’t know texting me, looming over my head.

“What’s on your mind, love?” Damon asked as we were about to pull up to the venue.

“I just hope they aren’t booked for the date we want.”

“We will find something for the date we want.”

Rose stayed home with Susie while we went looking at a few places. I knew Rose would get bored and cranky so it was best she stayed home. But that didn’t stop me from worrying about her.

This was our third stop today. While the previous places weren’t really for us, we hoped this would be the place we would get married and have our reception. A woman greeted us when we stepped inside the venue.

“You must be Kara and Damon,” she said, holding her hand out. “I’m Bethany Anne and I’ll be showing you around.”

I smiled. “It’s nice to meet you.”

“Are you doing a big wedding or something small? How many guests?”

“I’m guessing maybe one hundred to one hundred and fifty guests.” I looked to Damon to confirm and he nodded in agreement.

“Okay. That gives me a few ideas,” Bethany stated. “We have plenty of options for you.”

We followed her to a room. “We could do a dinner reception here, and even with the tables, it is spacious. Then there is a decent size dance floor in the middle here. We can decorate however you like. Do you have a wedding planner?”

“We don’t. Not yet, anyway.” I walked through the space. “I do like this for a reception.”

“What is your wedding date?”

“We were hoping to get married on February twenty eighth.”

“Oh wow. That is fast.”

I laughed. “It is.”

“I can go check our bookings and let you look around. There is a room right down the hall that is set up where you can get married. Feel free to check it out while I’m gone.”

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