Page 158 of A Devious Secret

Stephen grinned. “Thank you,” he said. “I am pleased that we have been able to put our differences aside.”

Hawthorne removed the pocket watch from his waistcoat pocket and glanced down. “It is almost time to head to the church. Are you ready?”

Stephen pushed his nearly full glass away from him. “I have never been more ready,” he said. “I have been counting down the moments until Gemma will become my wife.”

“Remember to make every moment count when you are with Gemma,” Hawthorne counseled.

Grenton bobbed his head. “Marriage is the greatest adventure.”

Stephen pushed back his chair and rose. “Shall we depart for the church?” he asked. “I don’t think I can wait one more minute.”

As all the men rose from their seats, Stephen felt a smile come to his lips. He couldn’t wait to stand up in front of the church and profess his love for Gemma. She was his future, and the feeling was even more wonderful than he ever imagined it could be.

The End