Smiling, Becket entered the house.Luke was growing up way too quickly.
Hayden was in the corridor.“Come on, we’re waiting for you.”
Becket followed his brother into his office.Cooper was already there.
“I had to talk to Luke,” Becket said.“I’m looking for groomsmen.Luke has agreed, but I hope you and Coop will also help me out?”
Cooper nodded.“As long as I don’t have to wear a tux, I’m in.”
Becket laughed.“I don’t think I’ve ever seen you in a tux.”
“Exactly.It’s just cruel.”
“So, what will you do if your bride insists on a tux when you get married?”Hayden chuckled.
“Not getting married, remember?”
Hayden laughed out loud.“So we’ve all said.”
“Tell you what,” Coop groaned.“If I ever marry, I’ll wear a damn tux.”
Hayden put out his hand.“I’ll shake on it, come on, Becket.”
They were still shaking hands when Hunter Grant knocked on Hayden’s office door and walked in.
Smiling, Becket shook Hunter’s hand.“Nice to see you, Hunter.”
“Hunter has accepted my offer to join our team,” Hayden said.“He’s moving into the empty house on the ranch today and he’ll start next week,” Hayden said.“Becket, this of course means you can now concentrate on your art.”
Becket put out this hand.“Welcome to the Weston Ranch, Hunter.”
Hunter smiled.“I’m looking forward to working with all of you.I know I can learn a lot from Hayden.”
“We still have to discuss Becket’s wedding.He’s getting married on Saturday,” Hayden said to Hunter.“Give us a few moments, then we’ll come and help you.”
“You’re invited, of course,” Becket smiled.
“Thanks and congratulations.You’re a lucky man.Ellie Campbell, I’ve heard?”
“Of course you’ve heard,” Becket sighed.“I’d really like to know how Aurelia Hill finds out so quickly about what is going on in Marietta.”
When Hunter left, Hayden took out a list.“Laura has left instructions.”
Coop groaned.“I don’t know why you’re in such a hurry to get married.Geez, three days!”
“Why wait?”Becket grinned.“I want to be with her, always.And I want always to start as soon as possible.”
Coop shook his head.“Never thought I’d see the day.You’ve never dated anyone for more than two weeks.Are you sure you won’t get bored?”
“With Ellie?Never.”
“You’ve got it bad,” Cooper sighed.“Well, tell me what you want me to do.”
*
Ellie jumped outof bed and rushed to the window.As she threw it open, she inhaled the crisp morning air.Lifting her eyes up to Copper Mountain, she hugged herself.It was a gorgeous summer’s day.
She was getting married later this afternoon.To Becket Weston.To the cowboy who had shown her that it was okay to let go, to embrace the uncertainty, to take that leap and to love.He’d shown her that love meant you didn’t have to be afraid, you don’t have to worry about anything on your own, and had taught her even though love wasn’t always easy, it healed, it accepted, it tolerated, it showed up, every single time.And he’d shown her how exhilarating throwing caution to the wind, jumping recklessly into what her heart wanted, could be.Just thinking about him had her all hot and bothered.
