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“What about your boss?” Dylan asked June.

She nodded. “He’s been like a father to me since I’ve started working, I’d really love it if he and his wife could come.”

Laura was making a list on her phone. “We can talk about invitations and if you send me their contact details, I’ll send them out. Also, we have enough room here. Any extra guests can stay with us.”

Before she could thank Laura, other ideas were being discussed around the table. By the end of breakfast, June’s head was spinning.

Dylan touched her hand. “Are you okay with all of this?” he asked softly. “We don’t have to get married here. If you’d rather get married in Seattle where your friends are, I don’t mind.”

Shaking her head, she leaned against him. “It’s all so impossibly perfect, I’m worried I’m dreaming. Not only do I get a husband, a home but also a family.”

Everyone had fallen quiet as the words home and family hung in the air around them.

“And we,” Ellie smiled, “are getting another sister and a children’s book author added to the family.”

Hayden got up. “Sorry to have to interrupt this party, but we have work to do.”

“I can drop you off at home?” Dylan dropped a sweet kiss on her lips.

“Don’t you worry about June, we’ll take care of her,” Rose said. “We’ll make sure she’s back in time for dinner.”

Dylan searched June’s eyes. “You okay?”

“Of course, I’m with family.”

Grinning, he left with the others.

Chapter Twenty-Two

Saturday morning, Dylan was up early with the others to finish the day’s work before the wedding that afternoon. It had been a busy few days. They’d finished up their first cutting of hay before the next rainstorm would hit. Hay that got rained on lost its nutrient value, which in turn could have a major impact on cow nutrition in the winter.

On their way back, Dylan lifted his face to the sun, inhaling the fresh air. He loved ranching, loved watching the seasons change, loved being in the saddle with his brother and cousins, loved planning their breeding program. This afternoon he was getting married to the most beautiful woman on earth. He couldn’t be happier.

Of course, he knew things wouldn’t always be like this. He knew enough about life on a ranch to know how unpredictable it could be, but with June by his side, he was ready to face whatever challenge life brought their way.

Carson joined him. “Everything ready for this afternoon?”

“Yes, I think so. I’m sorry Abby, June’s friend, can’t be here, she is fully booked for the next two weeks, but apparently, she’ll be visiting soon. But at least Barry and his wife have arrived. I think it means the world to June that they’re here.”

Carson nodded. “I’m glad I got to meet him last night. I’m looking forward to working with him and June.” He hesitated. “You’re sure about getting married?”

Dylan laughed. “I’ve never been this sure about anything in my life before. What about you? Have you met anyone interesting lately?”

“Nope, single and very happy. I haven’t told you yet, but I’ve been contacted by an art gallery in Spokane. Willow has spoken to the owner, they’ve seen my photographs on social media and want to talk about the possibility of an exhibition.”

“That’s great news!” Dylan exclaimed.

“I was very surprised and skeptical at first, but Willow thinks it’s a very good gallery and I should go for it.”

“I’m so happy for you. I’ve always told you your photographs are art.”

“I’m glad you think so,” Carson smiled. “I’m taking your wedding pictures this afternoon.”

Dylan laughed. “I haven’t even thought about it but thank you. I just heard about all the wedding plans from June at night. The women have been amazing helping June.”

Becket, Cooper, and Hayden joined them while they were talking.

“The Weston women are a scary lot when they get organizing,” Becket grinned.