Page 73 of Her Elusive Cowboy Billionaire

“Meridith Anderson, do you take Chase Harper for your lawfully wedded husband?To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer and will you keep yourself only unto him, for as long as you both shall live?”

She gazed up at Chase.She saw nothing but love in his eyes.“I do.”

“Then, by the power vested in me by the State of Montana and the City of Bozeman, I now pronounce you husband and wife.You may kiss the bride.”

She and Chase stepped forward together.

He took her face in his hands and gently set his lips against hers.

The kiss was the sweetest one she’d ever received.She held on to the sides of his waist with her hands.

He lifted his head.“Hello, wife.”

She grinned.“Hello, husband.”

“Congratulations, Mr.and Mrs.Harper,” said Judge Garrison.

They turned toward the smiling man.

Chase reached into his pocket and pulled out two one-hundred-dollar bills.He shook the judge’s hand and gave him the money at the same time.“Thank you, Judge Garrison.”

“You’re welcome, young man.Enjoy your marriage and each other.My wife and I have been married thirty-five years next month.We’re taking a cruise to celebrate.”

“That sounds like fun.I hope you have a wonderful time.”Meri reached out to shake the judge’s hand.

“Oh, I’m sure we will,” said the judge.We love cruising, though we usually go in the winter to escape the cold.”

“Thank you, again.”She turned toward Chase and smiled.She couldn’t seem to erase the smile from her face.

Sarah had them all sign the Certificate of Marriage.

“Do I sign here?”Rose pointed to a line at the bottom of the piece of paper.

“Yes, please,” said Sarah.

After they’d all signed, Sarah handed the document to Chase.

“Get that recorded as soon as possible.”

“We will, right after we leave here.”

Chase turned to Meri and Rose.“Now, ladies, shall we get this recorded and then go out to the country club for a bite to eat in celebration?”

Meri leaned into him.“That sounds wonderful.”

Rose’s stomach rumbled, and her hands flew to her belly.“I could definitely use something to eat.”

Meri laughed.

So did Chase.

They got the marriage certificate recorded and then walked back to the SUV.

The next stop was the country club.

When they arrived, the valet took the SUV to park it.

Chase held his arms out one to Meri and one to Rose, then escorted them into the building.