Wendy Lindstrom by Kissing in the Dark

Author:Kissing in the Dark [Dark, Kissing in the]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-06-25T21:10:34+00:00

Chapter 23

Radford dropped his hand maul in the lumberyard and gaped at Duke. “You’re what?”

“I’m marrying Faith on August second.”

Boyd and Kyle exchanged a shocked glance.

“Stop looking like someone died, fellas. I’m not new at this. I’ve been courting women since I was sixteen. I don’t need months to decide if Faith is the right woman for me. She is, and I’m going to marry her in three weeks. Radford, I’d like you to be my best man.”

Radford’s jaw dropped farther.

“I stepped in so Evelyn had someone to give her away when she married you. I was hoping you’d stand for my wedding, too.” Duke had considered asking Patrick or Boyd, but he wanted Radford to stand beside him and give his blessing, to witness their vows, and to accept Faith and Adam and Cora as part of their family. “I’d like you to do it.”

Radford gave him a half nod. “All right. I will.” He shook Duke’s hand. “Congratulations,” he said, but sounded like he was offering his condolences.

Kyle gave Duke’s shoulder a hard squeeze. “Does Mother know yet?”

“I told her this morning, and she was pleased. She wants to help Faith plan the wedding.”

Boyd whacked Duke upside the head. “You just cost me a two-hour body rub. Claire said you’d propose before summer ended. I said you’d hold out until Christmas.”

“So you’ll have to rub your wife’s body for two hours? What a hardship.”

A wicked grin lit Boyd’s face. “I’ll hate every minute of it.” He caught Duke’s hand in a firm clasp. “Congratulations. Where’s the party?”

“I’m not sure yet.”

“We can have it at our house,” Radford said.

His offer surprised Duke, and it meant a lot that Radford was trying to be supportive despite his reservations. “Thanks, Rad. I’d like that.”

“What can we do to help?” Boyd asked.

“Welcome Faith and Adam and Cora to our family.” he said, swelling with pride that his beautiful Faith, his soon-to-be wife, would take her place alongside his lovely sisters-in-laws.

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