Wildflower Wedding: With a Killer Reception (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 8) by Becki Willis

Author:Becki Willis [Willis, Becki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-31T22:00:00+00:00

It didn’t take nearly that long. The first time was convincing enough, even though the magic was short and fast. They took their time after that, learning and exploring and practicing the miraculous art of love. Fully sated and replete with happiness, Madison dozed off in Brash’s arms soon after.

It came as no surprise, but her husband was a master in the magic department, too.

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Still steeped in the rosy glow of lovemaking, the couple was reluctant to leave their fantasy world and return among the living. But their guests awaited, and they knew the community had wanted this wedding almost as much as they had. Being loved and supported by so many people was too humbling to ignore.

Knowing they could pick up tonight where they left off now, the newlyweds changed into casual clothes and headed off to the party.

The old cotton gin was in rare form tonight, the cavernous space decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, tables covered in simple white cloths, and not a single yard of tulle. Each table sported a trail of wildflower bouquets, tied with raffia and presented in Mason jars for a simple but elegant country look. Two long buffet tables were laden with a feast befitting Southern royalty. From barbecued brisket and chicken to boiled crawfish and shrimp, there was plenty to choose from. Traditional sides included boiled potatoes and corn on the cob, coleslaw, pinto beans, sliced onions and pickles, and crusty slices of bread. More choices included a huge mixed greens salad, relishes, pickled okra and pickled peppers, a variety of cold salads, and several choices of pasta, with or without sauces. Another table offered fruits, cheeses, and crackers, amid cold meats and sausages. The dessert table, independent of the cake table itself, offered Lydia’s peach cobbler, Granny Bert’s pecan pie squares, cookies baked by the twins and Megan, and the delectable chocolate brownies that only Genny could perfect.

Brash and Madison moved among the crowd already gathered, thanking guests for coming and accepting their well wishes. As the party swelled and more people poured in, Madison suspected several slipped in without an invitation, but since there was plenty of food and drink, she saw no reason to monitor the door. As often in a small community—and particularly in their case, when so much of their lives had been publicized on national television—people assumed it was an event open to the public, and not a private celebration among family and close friends. As long as everyone remained cordial and well behaved, Madison was happy to share her special day with the entire town. She drew the line at radio audiences.

“Is that Nigel Barrett I see?” Brash murmured in her ear as they stood in the loosely formed receiving line, awaiting the next wave of well-wishers.

“I do believe it is. He cleans up quite nicely, doesn’t he?”

“It’s not like the old coot can’t afford a new suit and a haircut. He just chooses to wear those worn-out overalls all the time.”

“Because in

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