‘Ginny said she spotted you from the window.’ Alice wrapped her white dressing gown further around her as she plodded over in her slippers. ‘What you doing out here all by yourself?’
‘I didn’t feel by myself. I felt close to you.’
She tilted her head, seemingly studying him.
‘I just missed you, Angel,’ he added quietly.
Alice snuggled into his side. ‘Is your energy low?’
‘It’s been fluctuating all day.’
‘Keep holding me and I’ll give you some of mine.’
He smiled, then kissed the side of her head. ‘I’m not draining you of your energy.’
‘Doesn’t work that way when you both love each other. When you’re running low, I fill us up, and when it’s my turn for some emotional support, you share your energy with me.’
‘What if we’re both running low?’
‘We eat chocolate.’
Jamie laughed. ‘Oh, I do love you, Alice.’
They held each other in silence for a while, Jamie hugging her close to give her all the body heat he could.
‘Do you know what’s bothering you, love?’
He wasn’t entirely sure. Perhaps the wedding, maybe his new life overwhelming him, or just knowing he wasn’t going to be with Alice all night. ‘I don’t know.’
‘How are you feeling now?’
‘Always better with you.’
Alice rolled her head up his shoulder to face him. ‘I have strong energy.’
He smiled and kissed the tip of her cold nose. ‘You have everything, and as lovely as this is, you need to go have fun with your mates. I need to get a grip and go back and celebrate with Matt and the others.’
‘I don’t mind staying out here with you for a bit longer.’
‘I know, that’s how wonderful you are. But tonight isn’t about us — though tomorrow night we’ll have some catching up to do.’
Alice giggled on his lips. ‘Look forward to that.’
He walked her to the door and kissed her once more before heading down the hill, a slight skip in his step. Alice always did have healing powers.
Chapter 35
Alice
Alice had never felt so beautiful. Her hair curled and tied, her makeup professionally applied, her gorgeous crimson bridesmaid dress making her feel like a princess.
She stepped out of the maroon vintage car that had brought the bridesmaids to All Saints Church, then helped Sophie with her long white dress as she climbed out of a cream vintage car with Jed, looking trim in a grey top hat and tails with crimson cravat.
‘You look stunning, Soph,’ Alice told her.
Sophie had the biggest smile as she took her grandfather’s arm.
A photographer darted around, snapping away with his chunky camera before heading inside to get ready for the church photos.
