. His quick agreement felt more suspicious t

ried. "We don't have much time, do we?

He was right. She had no t

u. My name is Hallie Wade. And you are

head. "The ceremony is simple. You walk me down the aisle, we exchange ri

ther yes nor no, just ackn

tall frame radiating a strange sen

urned her back, and dialed. The call connected

turtles. Then the party supply store next to it. Thirt

he Four Seasons ballroom. The Ca

p and turn

ssion unchanged. If he had any reaction

e waited for the questions, the surprise, the

ch a simple response-no side-eye, no smirk-that her

eem to care how cr

hank you. For real. You're saving my life today." She g

ught them. Julian's gaze held on her. In her white dress, with that look in her e

even, but there was a pause before h

oor. The wedding plan

time." Hallie's

for her to know he wasn't going to bolt. Then he stepped forward. He reached up and straightened her veil, which had sh

, his voice low above her h

hat seemed to see everything. Somehow, the c

no

olid and strong, a bastion of securit

s the best decision

the thrill of what she was about to do. Maybe both. A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. Th

doors. The officiant's voice beg