Room for Just a Little Bit More(31)

“No, but I’d gladly take that challenge.” I laughed, kissing her again.

“I was emotional enough with the necklace this morning, but then the vows with Lucy and Piper and the necklaces for them?” She shook her head slowly back and forth. “I don’t even know what to say, Brody. You’ve made this whole day so special.”

I hooked my finger under her chin and raised her face to mine. “It’s the least I could do. You’ve made my life special.”

Her eyes filled with tears again, and she pulled a tissue out of the cleavage of her dress.

“Got anything else in there?” I joked, yanking the front of her dress out just a bit and peeking down it.

A huge smile broke out across her face as she dried her eyes. “I’m thinking you saw what was down my dress earlier with that photo album.”

“What photo album?” I asked.

Her face fell serious. “The black album? I left it here for you earlier, with a note on it?”

I shook my head back and forth. “I didn’t see an album.”

All blood drained from her face as her eyes bulged.

“Kacie, Kacie, I’m just kidding. Relax.” I grabbed on to her shoulders and held tight, just in case she passed out. “Babe?”

“You ass!” Her tiny fist punched my chest as hard as she could. “You nearly gave me a heart attack! A heart attack on my wedding day, of all days.”

“I’m sorry.” I laughed, not really feeling all that sorry. “I just wanted to freak you out.”

“Mission accomplished.” She narrowed her eyes and glared playfully at me.

“You deserved it.”

“For what?” Her tone raised defensively.

“That album. It was the hottest thing I’ve ever seen in my twenty-eight years on this planet. I sat here and looked at it for about ten minutes, and my dad came in and wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk before the other guys got here. I had to hide behind his workbench for another ten minutes before my hard-on went away.”

Kacie threw her head back and laughed hard, exposing her sexy neck. I took advantage of the opportunity, kissing, biting, and sucking on her. “You’re evil,” I groaned in between kisses.

“Mmmm, I’m glad you liked them,” she moaned, “but that was only half your present. I’ll give you the other half later tonight when we’re alone.”

I nipped at her clavicle area, tasting her sweet skin. “I like the sound of that.”

“No, you hornball.” She giggled. “I really have something for you, but I wanted to see your face when you opened it.”

A knock at the door brought us back to reality. Kacie walked over and opened it as I hid behind the workbench again. Barely through the door, Viper swept Kacie up in his arms and spun her around as she squealed.

“Congratulations, Mrs. Murphy.”

“Thanks, Viper.” She reached up and planted a small kiss on his cheek. “Who knew you’d clean up this nicely? You cut your hair and everything.”

“I know.” He ran his fingers through his newly trimmed blonde hair. “I don’t remember the last time it was this short. Seems to be working though. I got two hot nurses phone numbers already.” He flashed an evil grin before turning to head out the door. “Oh, by the way, they’re all set up in there. Time to party!”

“Ready?” Kacie held her hand out for me.

I glanced down at the tent that was still half-pitched in my pants and back up at her. “Two more minutes.”





We spent the next hour all alone at our little table for four, gorging on lobster, rosemary chicken, baby red garlic mashed potatoes, and green beans that were so fresh they squeaked in between your teeth.

It was time for our first dance, and I was beyond ready for it. The band played an amazing cover of Sara Evans’s song “I Could Not Ask for More” as Kacie and I swayed back and forth in each other’s arms.

“I can’t believe it’s half over already.” She sighed as she rested her head against my chest.

“It’s gone by so fast.”

“I know, but I can’t wait to get back and give you your gift.”

“Stop talking about my gift, or you’re going to have to stand in front of me for a while.”

Her laugh vibrated against my hand as it rested on her back. “I told you, it’s not that kind of gift, though that can probably be arranged too.”

Our song ended and I led Kacie to a chair near the end of the dance floor. Puzzled, she pulled her brows in tight and looked at me as I sat her down and kissed the top of her hand before walking away.

“Twinkies, would you please meet Brody out in the middle of the dance floor?” the lead singer bellowed into the microphone. My eyes scanned the barn quickly, not sure which direction they were going to come from. Off to my left, they appeared through the crowd from behind Kacie, walking out to the dance floor slowly with shy smiles on their faces.

Once they got to me, just like at Lauren’s wedding the year before, I motioned for them to each hop on one of my feet and hold on for dear life while the band played “Brown Eyed Girl.” All eyes were on us, but my eyes were only on them. I felt so lucky that I was gonna be able to watch these two grow up and hopefully, have a positive influence on who they’d eventually become. Kacie and Lauren sat next to each other, holding hands as I danced with my Twinkies.