Page 71 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“Okay, fine, I'm smiling.”

I took his arm without thinking about it. We stepped up next to Jen and waited for her cue to wave us down the aisle. When we walked inside, the waltz came through a little clearer. I wore the smile I had practiced for Jen's big day. I was sure I would be happy, but I wanted to have a good look down in case I became uncomfortable.

So far, so good, I reflected while walking arm-in-arm with Levon.As long as I don't trip or cry, I'll call this a huge success.

We parted ways near the altar and I stood next to Victoria as Levon went to stand next to Gabe. I rolled my eyes away from them and hid my awkward face from everyone else.

I hope they patched things up. I'd hate for people to fight at Jen's wedding.

Soon, Jen came walking down the aisle. She walked up to Ryan with the biggest smile I had ever seen her wear. I think she might have been on the verge of crying, too. My lower lip quivered and I held myself together, knowing it would be over soon.

Once Jen was finished and she was standing at the alter with Ryan, she announced for us to line up to walk into the reception room. I stepped down from the chapel stairs and walked up to Levon. He held out his arm again.

“Here's for round two,” he joked. “It ain't too bad, is it?”

“Not at all!”

He smiled. “Well, good. The last thing I would want to do is make you feel bad.”

I bit my tongue from saying something smart. If I wanted to survive this rehearsal, I had to start behaving now before I let my mouth get away from me. I returned the smile. “You're doing great so far.”

“And so are you! I'm impressed at how balanced you are in those heels.”

I waved away the compliment. “Oh, it's nothing.”

“Well, you make it look easy.”

I grinned wide as we wandered back down the hall. Jen pretended to be the DJ to announce us walking into the room.

I nudged Levon. “I hope the wedding planner takes over soon. Jen is going to wear her voice out. She won't be able to say her vows.”

“She said the planner was running late. Hopefully, she gets here soon.”

“Levon Milford and Clara Downing!”

I perked up. “That's our cue.”

“Hey, I've got an idea.”

I was already walking with his arm hooked to mine before I could ask what he wanted to do. We wandered between the tables as the other couples clapped, some of them whistling. When we reached the dance floor, Levon turned to me and held out his hand.

I smirked. “You're on.”

I took his hand, shook it, and then allowed him to spin me around and dip me. The couples roared around us and cheered. When he stood me upright, we waved and walked to the left where a few couples were standing. He wrapped me up in a hug, wrapping his arms around my head just like he used to.

I gasped and pulled away.

“Oh, I'm so sorry!” he said quickly. “I didn't mean to do that. Old habits, right?”

I smiled warmly. “It's fine. I just wasn't expecting it.”

I turned to listen to the rest of the couples being announced by Jen. Before she went totally hoarse, a woman wearing sneakers dashed into the room and up to her. I assumed that was Jen's wedding planner.

I smiled warmly. “Just in time, eh?”

“Yeah, Maggy has been incredible with planning the basics.”

As Maggy took over the show, Jen sidled up to me. She placed a hand on my shoulder and took Levon's hand. “Hey, you two had your chance. Don't steal the show!”

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