Page 100 of Wrath

“You're ready.” She steps back and admires me with tears in her eyes.

“Okay.” I laugh to myself as I stand up and make my way toward the door. I hold up the train of my dress as I take the steps down and Laura quickly stops me when I try to go through the arch into the parking lot.

“Wait, where are you going?” She looks panicked.

“There's a gate at the back of the lot, it’s the quickest way to the beach,” I explain.

“Oh, no. You are not dragging that train through a dusty parking lot, we’ll go through the clubhouse.” Taking my arm, she tries tugging me in that direction.

“Are you crazy? I can’t go in there dressed like this.” I look down at myself. “What the hell do you suppose Aaron will think if he sees me? It looks as if I’m hinting at something.” I feel my cheeks flush, especially when I remember that this isn’t the first wedding dress I’ve worn in the club.

“Don’t be ridiculous, we have a perfectly logical explanation. Besides, the balcony is the perfect place to get some good shots.” She lifts her shoulders and gives me a pleading smile.

“Fine.” I sigh in defeat and re-lift my train as I march toward the clubhouse door and pull it open. I expect the silence as I’ve just walked into this clubhouse for a second time wearing a damn wedding gown. What I don’t expect is the emptiness, there is not a single soul in sight.

“Where is everyone?” I look around in shock. It’s a Saturday, the club is always busy on a Saturday. “What the hell is this?” I look at the trail of flower petals that are on the floor and lead all the way to the balcony door. Laura simply shrugs back with a huge, toothy grin on her face.

“Is this for the shoot? How did you talk Raze into letting you do this?” I laugh as I barge through the side door and march onto the balcony then nearly jump out of my skin when a huge cheer and loud claps come from a crowd that's gathered on the beach. I follow the long gap between the chairs and when I see Aaron, my heart starts to beat real fast.

He looks so handsome in the suit he’s wearing, his hair is tied neatly back and he’s got a nervous grin on his face

“What’s happening?” I cover my mouth with my hands, and when I look to my left I see that Laura is now standing with Alicia and Peyton, I realize they are all wearing the same navy dresses and have matching bouquets. Peyton has a huge smile on her face as she leans forward and hands me a much bigger one.

“You look beautiful.” She wipes a tear from her eye as she gets in position behind me.

“Shall we?” My brother steps forward wearing a suit that looks as if it matches Aaron’s and when he offers me his arm, I slide mine through it.

“Is this…am I getting married, today?” I laugh at everything that’s playing out in front of me in disbelief.

“I sure hope so, or my VP’s heart is gonna be broken.” Raze steadily guides me down the stairs following the petals onto a deck that’s been set up on the beach, it forms an aisle between the rows of chairs that will lead me right to Aaron. I try to take everything in but I’m overwhelmed, and when we step up to the first row of chairs and my father stands up to take my other arm, I burst into happy tears.

“Wrath thought you’d want us both to give ya away, but I understand if ya want me to sit my old ass back down,” he croaks at me.

“Not at all.” I smile at him through my tears, shaking my head because I still can’t believe what's happening here. Mybrother and father escort me down the aisle toward Aaron, who’s still got that nervous smile on his lips when I finally reach him. He looks me up and down, rolling his tongue around the inside of his cheek, and I can tell he likes what he sees.

“Damn.” He flicks his eyes back up to mine and blows out a breath.

“Did you do all this?” I look at the arch of flowers in front of us, and all the pretty jars of matching flowers on the end of each row of chairs.

“I had a little help from my friends.” He smiles back at me.

“You know, most guys pick a fancy restaurant and get down on one knee.” I look over my shoulder at all the club members and people that are here, and Anita dabs a tissue to her eyes as she smiles at me.

“You want me on my knees, all ya gotta do is ask.” He steps closer to me and when I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him, it causes more whistles and cheers from the members.

“We aren’t quite at that part yet.” The minister blushes as I pull away.

“So, how about it?” Aaron asks.

I glance at my brother, who’s got a huge, proud grin on his face, and when I turn back to Aaron and nod, everyone cheers even louder.

“Well, let’s get started.” He turns us both to face the minister, and we make our vows in front of the ocean and all the people that matter to us. I smile to myself when Ruckus hands me the ring to slide on Aaron’s finger, it matches my brother’s and I know it's a big deal for a member to have one.

“I now pronounce you husband and wife.Now, you can kiss your bride.” The minister smirks at us both and Aaron wastes no more time. He pulls me in tight and kisses me in a way that no father or brother should have to witness.

“Congratulations! How does it feel to be Mrs Adams?” Peyton asks, excitedly.

“She’ll never know,” Aaron interrupts, shocking everyone in the little crowd that's gathered around us.

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