Page 73 of Cowboy Wolf's Kiss

He might forget her in another minute, but I had a feeling it was going to be okay.The ghost of his mother hovered around him, and I swear the old woman smiled when she looked at me and Jezebel.

My sweet wife had one helluva an important future, and I intended on being there beside her through every bit of it.

She wasn’t alone anymore.She had friends now.She had Crew.And she had me.

Lord, did she have me.

The scent of new wood and fresh paint surrounded us, but it was muted under the flowers and scents of food and perfume mingling in the air.Nothing was better than the spiked cocoa scent of my mate.

Jezebel looked perfect in her soft flowing ivory gown with her hair loose and long and a crown of flowers sitting on top of her head.

She looked perfect in the new barn, with its high ceilings and large front windows.A blanket of snow covering the world around us like a big fluffy blanket.

Today felt alive with possibility.

We avoided the cold with huge standing heaters.Soft strands of twinkling lights hung from the beams, casting a warm glow that danced across the polished floor, making the whole scene feel magical.

I had asked Max to be my Best Man and Jezebel later asked Penelope to be Maid of Honor, which made everyone happy and really suited us, seeing how close all the girls were getting.

But what made me feel truly blessed was that Jedediah did manage to teach little Dolly Lee to carry our rings on a pretty satin pillow balanced right atop her fluffy head.

And she didn’t even eat one of them!Well, not the rings at any rate.

She did, however, get a good bite out of Kian’s suit coat.Hence the screeching.

“Goddamnit, Dolly Lou!”

“That’s Dolly Lee!”Jed yelled, chasing after the Bull Shifter who ran after one of the old Prairie Dog’s favorite kids.

“Uncle Kian said Goddamnit, Mama!”Rosie shouted, covering her mouth as she exploded in a fit of giggles.

“Rosie!We do not say that word?—”

Avery looked horrified.But everyone else was trying not to laugh.Penelope started the playlist, and music played through the speakers we’d set up earlier.

“Here now, let’s get some food, Rosie Posie.We’ll just ignore Uncle Kian,” Dante grumbled, picking up the little girl and walking over to the buffet we had set up.

“Think I can have that kiss now, Mr.Quinn?”my beautiful wife and mate asked, her blue eyes twinkling with mischief.

“Now seems a good time, Mrs.Quinn,” I replied, smiling as I tugged her closer, wrapping my arms around her waist and dipping her backwards as I claimed her mouth.

Wolf whistles sounded and a round of applause damn near brought down the rafters.Jezebel giggled, holding onto me with both hands.

“I love you, Wife.”

“I love you too, Baby.My Cowboy Wolf.My Demon.”

“Mmm, I want you to call me that again later.In fact, I’m gonna make sure you scream it.”

“I can’t wait,” she replied, her blue eyes sparkling.

I’d come a long way from the Winter Falls Pack.From being a broken Wolf.Every inch of my journey had been hard earned, but the struggle was worth it to be where I was now.With my Crew.My found family.But especially with her.

Jezebel was the best thing that ever happened to me.She loved me with her whole heart.Both sides of me.I didn’t need to fight Demon anymore.

My Hellhound Wolf was content to protect our mate.To keep the shades in line when they came calling.Sure, we had some figuring out to do.Like how I created fire with each step the day I took Flint down, but that was for later.

Right now, I was going to embrace the moment and celebrate my wedding day with the woman of my dreams.

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