Page 128 of A Brilliant Alliance

Bennett dropped his arms and leaned back. “I am not sure why Mother was so adamant since we are practically married in the eyes of theton.”

“Trust me, I would rather be anywhere but in a coach with two love birds who can’t seem to keep their hands off one another,” Elodie insisted.

Delphine reached up and smoothed back her dark hair. “Fortunately, we do not have to travel far since the chapel is near your manor.”

Bennett reached for Delphine’s hand and intertwined their fingers. “Do you take issue with us holding hands?” he asked, addressing his sister.

Elodie considered them for a moment before saying, “I will allow it.”

“You are most generous,” Bennett teased.

As the coach made its way to the chapel, Bennett couldn’thelp but turn his gaze towards Delphine. A smile tugged at his lips as he reflected on how she was everything he had ever wanted and more.

“You are smiling, Brother,” Elodie remarked.

“Indeed, I am,” Bennett replied as he met Delphine’s gaze. “I am looking forward to my future because I know each day will be better than the last.”

Delphine nudged his shoulder. “I love you, too.”

Bennett leaned in and kissed her on her cheek, his lips lingering. He had never known such happiness before, and it was all because of Delphine. For the day he met her, he found the missing piece of his heart.

The End