A Cowboy To Keep: A Contemporary Western Romance Collection by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Estrella Publishing
Published: 2017-06-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Three

Addison woke with a start, then glanced at the alarm clock. Seeing the time, she hurried to the bathroom for a quick shower. She’d overslept again. And there was only one person to blame. Sawyer. He’d kept her up half the night making love. She glanced over at him still sleeping soundly.

Though she should feel guiltier, she didn’t. Spending the night discovering one another’s bodies had been amazing. Nor did she regret the restful sleep the lovemaking inspired. However, spent and exhausted, they’d fallen into such a deep slumber she’d woken three hours later than normal and now she had to pay the price.

She took a brisk shower, then raced back to the room as thoughts of throwing on a pair of jeans and t-shirt and tossing back a cup of coffee filled her head. Those plans were swiftly thwarted.

Though Sawyer had been sleeping when she’d jumped out of bed, he was long gone now. Her mother’s wedding dress lay in his place. A bouquet of roses, in various shades of pinks and reds accompanied the gown.

A handwritten note caught her attention.

I’d marry you a thousand times.

As she stared at the dress, the words she’d said at the hospital filtered in and repeated themselves. Apparently, Sawyer hadn’t been as out of it as she’d thought. In shock, she picked up the card. After reading it two more times, she returned her gaze to the gown. Slowly, the concept settled in.

Today, she’d be marrying the love of her life.

Misty eyed, she sat on the edge of the bed and ran her hand along the freshly pressed silk. It didn’t seem so long ago her mother had let her play dress up and try on the beautiful ivory garment. She’d been but a child, but even then she’d known this would be her wedding gown. If only her parents were here to share the day.

Deep in thought, she trailed her finger over the intricate line of tiny pearls lacing the bodice. So this was what the man had been up to yesterday. After a moment, she donned the bridal dress and glanced in the mirror.

The reflection stunned her. Not only did she feel like a bride, she looked the part. She ran a hand over the smooth fabric and took in the simple cut which adhered to her curves, flattering her figure.

Sawyer wouldn’t know what hit him. A grin pulled at the corners of her mouth and she left the room. As promised, Jacobs was waiting in the hall to escort her. They left the house and walked toward the barn where a small crowd of friends were gathered.

Addison’s smile stretched wider. Only Sawyer would have known the intimate setting was exactly what she’d want. Lit with strings of lights and draped in white and blue streamers, the barn had never looked more inviting.

Upon further inspection she could see the crepe paper and ribbons had a pattern, looping from the rafters in large swooping arcs. A long table sheathed with a pearly white cloth centered the space.

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