“Morning, babe.” I kissed Cass as her sleepy eyes fluttered awake while rocking our baby in my arms.

“Mmmmmm!” She groaned stretching and rubbing her eyes. “What time is it?”

I handed baby Mikey over to her. “Time for this little guy’s breakfast.”

Helping her sit up, I shoved a pillow behind her back and draped her favorite blanket over her chest. “It’s not fair that you don’t have milk glands.”

It was the same complaint every morning, but she insisted on breastfeeding for as long as she could.

“Babe, I would do it for you if I could.” Tank trotted over to me with his leash in his mouth, shoving my hand and whimpering a bit. “Hold on, bud. We’re going in a minute.”

She rolled her eye. “Those words are empty since it will never happen.”

I kissed the top of her head. “I’m gonna be late. I need to walk this guy and then get to the office.”

“Remind me to be mad at you later for being so busy with work.” She shot me a tight lipped smile and a little wink.

“Hey, the security company was a great idea, babe. It’s not my fault that I ran with your idea and we’re already going national.” I kissed her forehead. “Don’t forget, we have date night tonight.”

I pulled a garment box out of the closet and tossed a wink over my shoulder before I clipped Tank’s leash on.

Trotting down the front steps being pulled along by my dog, I called Emily.

“Hey there,” her sweet singsong voice came through the line right away.

“Are we all set for tonight?” I asked, turning back to look at the house to make sure Cass wasn’t within ear shot. I knew she wasn’t but I needed everything to be perfect.

“Stop your worrying. Fletch and I have everything worked out. Just meet Nate in the field like planned.”

“Thanks for this, Emily. I know it’s hard for you to keep a secret from Cassidy.”

“It’ll all be worth it in the end. See you tonight.”

* * *

“Ryan’s going to be off of work any time now.” I called out as I checked the clock.

I pulled a brand new simple white lace, short dress out from the box Ryan had left for me. I sank onto the bed chuckling as Emily came in rocking Mikey.

“So what did he get you?” she asked excitedly.

I held up the dress with tears in my eyes. I started to laugh and sniffle at the same time.

“Oh, honey. It’s not that bad!” Emily jumped right into the perfect best friend response but she was completely off base.

“No. This is so us. This is so freaking perfect.” I hopped up and threw on my dress. It fit like a glove and I was so freaking excited.

After digging my cowboy boots out from the back of my closet and doing a little bit of makeup, I was all set to go.

Ryan sent me a quick text:

About to pull in, just come on out and get in the truck, beautiful.

“Are you sure that you’re all right with this?” I asked Emily as I grabbed my purse from it’s hook next to the front door. I was so nervous to leave the baby for the first time.

“Get gone! That man is waiting for you and I can handle a baby. Besides, Annie is here as backup if I need it.” Emily gestured into the living room where her daughter was sitting on the floor crosslegged watching cartoons.

“Fine!” I hugged her, kissed Mikey on the top of his head and rushed out the door.

Hopping into the front seat of the Bronco, I slid into the middle of the front bench seat. Ax threw his arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer into his side.

“You ready for tonight?”

I kissed his cheek before replying, “Heck yes, I am, Mr. Axston.”

We drove out to the back field of my parents’ place where we used to have all of our bonfires when we were growing up. The flames were already blazing and trucks were starting to park in a circle around just like old times.

“This is perfect.” I muttered while glancing up at my fiancé.

“Wait, there’s one more surprise.” He parked the truck next to my brother’s and helped me slide out of the lifted vehicle.

My brother was standing in the bed his truck, holding a binder and a microphone.

“Come on.” Ryan led me by hand and we climbed into the bed of the Silverado.

Nate handed a vail over to me, helping me put it on my head. “You’re going to need this, sis.” He winked and then cleared his throat before talking into the mic, “Dearly beloved, we have gathered here tonight to marry my best friend and my sister in holy matrimony.”

Ryan beamed at me as I started to get choked up. “Wait!” I gasped. “Mikey, Emily, Annie, Fletch! They can’t miss my damn wedding.”

“How could you ever think that we’d miss it?” Fletch yelled at me from the hood of the Bronco as he helped Annie climb into his lap. Emily was holding Mikey, rocking him softly standing in-between the two trucks.

I started to look around at all of the people that were gathered around. Friends and family had all shown up Most of the Unacceptables, including Ryder and Raine, were standing in a semi-circle around the bed of Nate’s truck.

Tears came to my eyes as looked into Ryan’s midnight iris. “This is perfect.” I whispered to Ryan as he took my hands into his.

“Good. Now become my wife, damn it!” He winked before kissing my forehead.