Page 59 of A Cowboy Takes A Chance

“Who are you trying to convince? I’ve heard you say that about a hundred times,” Denise said, smiling. Betsy Reynolds laughed along with Darcy Callahan.

Presley stopped and stared at her friend. “A hundred?”

Denise shrugged. “Okay, I may be exaggerating a tad, but you’ve said it a lot.”

“You know when I told Jaxon to throw a wedding together fast, I didn’t think he’d do it this fast. It was just last month that I came to the Bur Oak ranch.”

“Never tell a Callahan to do something as quickly as possible. They won’t hesitate,” Darcy said.

Presley nervously laughed. “I know that now. I’m ready though. I love him so much, and I can’t wait to be a part of this family.”

“Oh, honey, you were a part of this family the minute we all knew Jaxon loved you.” Darcy adjusted the ring of flowers on Presley’s head. “He’ll love you forever. I’m sure you’ve heard that the Callahan men fallfast, love deep, and strong. He’ll never let you go but if you want to go, he’ll follow.”

Blinking back tears, Presley smiled. “I know. I can’t believe he told me he’d live in Idaho Falls if I wanted to.”

Darcy smiled at her. “See? He’d give all of this up for you. All he had to do was realize what was more important to him.”

“I would never ask him to leave the ranch. I love it here, and I can’t believe how lucky I was to get a job at the hospital in Clifton.” Presley smiled then frowned when Darcy rolled her lips in to keep from laughing.

“Did you somehow have something to do with that?” Presley narrowed her eyes at her future mother-in-law.

“A mother does whatever she can to make her children happy. The Callahans donate a lot of money to the hospital so when I heard you’d applied there...” Darcy shrugged.

“But how did you know I applied?”

“I also know your administrator, Bev.”

Presley laughed and hugged her future mother-in-law. “Thank you.”

“You’re very welcome. Now, let’s go get you married.”

Presley looped her arm through hers, and they all walked out the door together.

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“Are you nervous?” Devin asked him.

“No. At least, not yet. I want to do this. Thanks for helping me get this together so quickly.”

Devin chuckled. “Hey, I was just returning the favor. You helped me with my wedding.”

“Yeah. We Callahans love a challenge, and I think we both got that with the women we love.”

“I’m glad you found love again, Jax.”

“I didn’t think I’d ever find it again,” Jaxon murmured.

“Presley is the right woman for you, just as Willa is for me.”

“I know. You know, the day at the cemetery when I was talking to Bethany, I swear I felt a flower petal touch my cheek.” He looked at Devin. “You think I’m crazy?”

Devin shook his head. “No. How many times has Reid told us he talks to Zeke and gets signs from him?”

“I was sure I imagined things,” Jaxon said quietly.

“I don’t think you were. Bethany wanted this for you, and I know she’s happy you finally listened to her.”

The door opened, and the minister stuck his head in. “Your bride is here. Do you two think you can behave long enough to make it through the ceremony?”

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