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I finish putting the ring on his correct finger and let the wave of embarrassment pass through me. This is how I know I’m not supposed to be a married woman; I can’t even get the rings correct.

“Sorry again,” I say. “We can continue now.”

The judge gives me a warm smile. “All right then. Do you, Maeve Banks, take Logan Matthews to be your lawful wedded husband?”

This is it. Last chance.

Yet, I don’t hesitate. And I’m not willing to take questions on that topic at this point in time.

“I do.”

Logan slides the ringer on the correct finger, giving it a squeeze as he finishes.

“By the power invested in me by the state of Tennessee, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Logan? You may kiss your bride.”

Oh shit-fuck-damn! The kiss! How in the world did I forget about the kiss!

My eyes have to be pure panic as I look at Logan. And this mother fucker—also known as my husband—just has the audacity to smirk at me.

Smirk!

I suck in a breath as he steps to me, bringing me into his arms, and I think covering my reaction from the judge.

“Don’t worry, Love. I’ve got you.”

And he does. Logan brings me in for what some might call the perfect kiss. Not me. But some.

No tongue, but not a peck. He cups my face in his hands and expertly uses his lips to kiss me the exact way he wantsto. It’s sensual without being sexual. Intimate but somehow still acceptable for public.

And I hate that I want more.

guide to love rule #101

If you want complete, brutal honesty about anything, ask a child. Even if it regards your love life.

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Stella: Maeve Marie Banks what in the world am I seeing!

Ainsley: What happened?

Stella: According to every celebrity news outlet in the world, our sister got married yesterday.

Quinn: What!? No fucking way!

Quinn: Also could you hear me screaming from Arizona?

Ainsley: Yes. And I almost cursed I’m so shocked.

Stella: See, Maeve! Quinn is freaking out and Ainsley’s swearing. Care to tell us what’s going on?

Simon: Whoa! Wait! Just catching up. What the fuck happened?

Stella: According to multiple news reports, Maeve Banks is now Maeve Matthews, because our oldest sister got married yesterday to the billionaire.

Ainsley: Without telling us.

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