My heart swells. I have to swallow a few times and take some deep breaths before I’m under control again.
Then I catch sight of the first car pulling up outside and squeeze Megan’s shoulder. She follows my gaze and claps in excitement.
“Oh! People are starting to arrive!”
“Already?” shouts Suzanne, instantly panicking. “Oh, fuck, let me make sure the caterer is ready!” She breaks from Coop and runs from the room, hands flailing, heels clacking against the floor.
“Wait for me!” shouts Megan, already following.
I pull her back by her arm and give her one final, firm kiss.
She looks up at me, breathless, happiness shining in her eyes. “I love you,” she whispers.
I bend my head to her ear. “I love you too.”
She’s gone with a laugh, spinning out of my reach. I watch as she runs from the room, hair flying, long legs flashing, ass like an apple in a pair of tight blue jeans. And I know with the same sixth sense that told me she’d be there at Cal’s Diner that night that I’ll love this woman forever. Whatever happens, she’s the true north my soul will always point to.
I’ll love her in every one of my lives.