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I nodded. “The best.”

“Also…I don’t know what your plans were for the wedding night?—”

“Ew. I’m not talking about that with you.” And I didn’t ever want to think about the fact that Graham had seen compromising photos of Jackson and me. I shuddered. I’d done what had to be done for Graham to find and destroy those photos.

“Yeah. We don’t ever need to discuss that.” He chuckled. “I meant, where you planned to stay, but I know how much you and Jackson love being on the water. So, I wanted to invite you both to enjoy my yacht for your honeymoon.”

I placed my hand on his. “Knox, thank you. That’s so perfect.”

He opened his mouth as if to speak, but we were interrupted by someone else knocking on the door. “Must be the glam squad,” I said.

It wasn’t the glam squad. It was Graham, and he wasn’t alone. “Graham. Jasper, hey.” What was going on? And had my brothers planned this?

Jasper pulled something out from behind his back, and I gaped at the gorgeous bouquet of blue and white flowers. Roses and eucalyptus leaves, hydrangeas, thistles, and delphiniums. It was stunning.

“Jasper, that is…perfect.” I accepted it from him, setting it on the kitchen counter. “I love it.”

“Good. It’s your something blue—both the flowers and the scarf wrapped around it, which was Mom’s.”

“Mm. I should’ve known.” I ran my fingers over the material. I recognized the vintage Hermès pattern that was no longer available. “Thank you.” I hugged him. “It’s so thoughtful and beautiful.”

He preened.

“And your engagement ring from me is your something old,” Graham said.

I held up my hand to admire it. “Thank you. I had no idea you’d been saving it for me.”

“Gran always meant for you to have it. And I think she and Pops would’ve approved of Jackson.” He squeezed my arm. “I’m glad you found someone who will be a worthy partner.”

I wiped away a tear. “Thank you, Graham.” I hugged him.

“Where’s Nate?” Jasper asked.

As if on cue, I heard another knock at the door. I laughed. This was getting ridiculous. “Right. That must be him.”

I opened the door and welcomed Nate into the suite. “These are for you to borrow for your wedding, if you’d like to wear them with your dress. I had Emerson’s help since she knew what your dress looked like.”

He opened the velvet box to reveal the most gorgeous diamond necklace and matching earrings. “They are stunning.” The diamonds just sparkled.

“Good choice,” Graham said.

Jasper cleared his throat. “I came to give you the bouquet. But also to offer to walk you down the aisle.”

“I’m her eldest brother,” Graham said. “That’s my job.”

“I’m the eldest of the five of us,” Knox protested. “She should choose me.”

I tried not to laugh at them as they argued over who would get to walk me down the aisle. It was typical, but incredibly touching.

“But I’m her favorite.” Nate grinned, winking at me. “So I should do it.”

“She said I was her number one brother,” Graham interrupted. “I have it in writing.” He pulled out his phone. And I did laugh then.

“Okay. Okay,” I said, ready to end this discussion before it got even more out of hand. “I appreciate the offer.” I looked at each of them. “I do. And I’m so touched by all your gifts and support.”

“But mine was the best, right?” Jasper asked. “I’m the one planning your wedding.”

“You are. And I’m so very grateful, but…” I took a deep breath. Marrying Jackson was my decision, and I wanted to walk down the aisle alone. I wanted to give myself to him. Even so… “I couldn’t possibly choose one, or even two, of you,” I said, cutting off that line of conversation before it could start.

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