Runaway by Bobbi Smith - Runaway

Author:Bobbi Smith - Runaway [Smith, Bobbi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Western, Fiction
ISBN: 9781477831298
Google: YrIV9iEHJ_sC
Amazon: B003LN2ASI
Barnesnoble: B003LN2ASI
Goodreads: 6419405
Publisher: AmazonEncore
Published: 1976-01-01T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“Do you, Seth Rawlins, take this woman, Rebecca Lawrence, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?”

“I do,” Lane vowed. The memory of the first time he’d made that promise played in his thoughts and in his heart as he repeated the words.

The reverend looked at the bride and asked, “Do you, Rebecca Lawrence, take this man, Seth Rawlins, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?”

Destiny gazed up at Seth as she answered softly, “I do.”

“Do you have a ring?” the reverend asked.

“No, I didn’t have time.”

He nodded and continued, “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife.” He looked between the two of them, thinking they made a most handsome couple. “You may kiss your bride.”

Lane drew Rebecca close and gave her a chaste kiss. He smiled down at her as they moved apart.

“Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Rawlins,” Reverend Moore said.

As a mail-order bride chaperone, Gertrude had witnessed many weddings in her time, but she found there was something special about Seth and Rebecca. She hoped her feelings were right and that they truly did have a wonderful life together now that they were married. When Caroline and Steve got up to congratulate the newlyweds, Gertrude left the pew with them.

Lane spoke privately with the reverend for a moment, and then they all made their way from the church to stand outside.

Gertrude was feeling almost sad, for she knew they would now be parting company. She drew Rebecca aside for a moment. “You are a beautiful bride, and I hope you have a wonderful life with Seth.”

“Oh, thank you, Gertrude.” Destiny gave the older woman a warm, loving hug. “I’ll never forget you—and our trip out here.”

“It was an adventure, wasn’t it?”

“Especially the hornets,” Destiny agreed, and they both managed to laugh about their misadventure.

“I must be leaving you, Seth,” Gertrude said, looking at the handsome groom, who was in conversation with the reverend. “I expect you’ll take good care of my Rebecca.”

“Yes, ma’am, I will,” he promised, fully intending to do just that, “but don’t leave us yet. There’s one more thing I think you should see.”

Gertrude was surprised. Most couples couldn’t wait to get away from her once they’d married. She was actually honored that Seth should ask her to stay. “All right. What is it?”

“Reverend Moore just told me that there are some wedding rings down at the general store. Would you come along with us while we pick one out?”

“I’d love to.”

They thanked the reverend again and then left to go to the general store.

Lane had been in the store only once before, but Steve and Caroline were well-known there.

“What can I do for you folks today?” Alan Hedgewick, the storekeeper, greeted them as they came in.

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