Elissa swept her up into a hug.
“All right, ladies,” Bette said. “As we say in the biz, it’s showtime. Where’s my co-hostess? Ah, there you are; lost you in all the greenery.”
Tina darted between the women and hopped onto Bette’s lap.
“What’s the other thing we always say, Mermaid?” Bette asked the little girl as she pointed her wheelchair at the door.
“Allons-y!” Tina said with a flourish. “Let’s get this show on the road.”
The bridesmaids filed out behind Bette and Tina, the brides hanging back until the end of the parade. The groomsmen were already lined up and waiting. They all looked handsome but Gina only had eyes for Lachlan—who looked ridiculously sexy in his green-and-blue tartan kilt.
And he only had eyes for her as he offered his arm.
“Hello, Sunshine. You’re taking my breath away today.” He brushed his lips across her cheek.
“Do me a favor?” she asked.
“Anything.”
“Tonight at home. No shirt, just kilt.”
Lachlan stifled a laugh. “Aye, lass.” He poured on his accent.
The music started and they all lined up and faced forward. Just as they started walking, Gina added, “And wear it for our wedding, too.” She flashed him her engagement ring, which she had put on after they’d gotten to Bette’s house to surprise him. The yellow oval-shaped stone was still as beautiful as the day Lachlan had given it to her. And it matched her new lemon tattoos just above her ankles.
Lachlan stopped dead in his tracks and Psychic bumped into him from behind.
“Wow, for once I did not see that coming,” he said.
“Me neither,” Lach added, never taking his eyes off Gina.
She practically glided the rest of the way to the altar.
And she tried not to cry at the sight of Elissa and Elena coming down the aisle looking absolutely blissful. Nashville and Camden were both struck speechless and the officiant had to call their names twice.
She couldn’t blame them.
* * *
The wedding was beautiful, but the reception was better in Gina’s opinion. The bar was of course Tiki-themed and Elissa insisted that all the girls get matching mai-tais for their first round.
“To all of us,” she toasted. They drank and she winked at Gina.
“Told you it would happen, Spooky. All of us, Tiki bar. Here it is.”
“Yes you did. Thank you.”
The men eventually made their way over when it was time for the wedding party dance. Lachlan took her in his arms and they circled the dance floor. Gina pointed at Elena and Camden, who were joined by Tina. They held their new son between them. It was absolutely beautiful to watch.
“So,” Lachlan said. “I guess it’s time for us to make our plans.”
“I guess it is.”
“Are you really ready to step down?”
She nodded. “I am.”
“Think you’ll get bored?”
