Page 30 of Checking for Love

I felt at peace with it though.Toni’s family was my family now, and that was more than I’d ever hoped for.

I stepped closer, pulling her into my arms.“I love you Toni, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life.”

“I love you too, with all my heart.”

We shared a sweet kiss that lasted until we heard someone clearing their throat.It was Lars.

“I’m supposed to get you girls home so you can get ready for the ceremony,” he said.“Marta’s orders.”

Toni was getting ready at her parents’ house with her father and brother while I was getting ready at our condo with Marta.I definitely got the better end of that deal.

I leaned in to give her another quick kiss.“See you soon, wife-to-be.”

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