haven’t. You never could.”
“You don’t have to be so nice. Truly, my family has been—”
“I’m not talking about your family, Reagan. I’m talking about you.”
“I should go. I’m sure you want some time alone with your sister.”
Reagan placed a hand on Evan’s shoulder as she walked past. He snatched it in his, pulling her back. “Don’t go, Reagan. I’ve come here so many times, sat in my car after I visited, hoping I’d see you here one day, that we’d have the chance to talk. Now that you’re here, I can’t let you go.”
CHAPTER 26
Two Years Later
Reagan stood in front of an oval mirror, admiring the twenty pounds she’d shed in the last thirty days a whole lot more than the white, strapless Vera Wang gown she was wearing. Sure, she still had a little extra “junk” in some hard-to-lose places, but the dress fit perfectly. And she felt stunning in it.
Nothing could spoil her day.
Not today.
What had started as an unfortunate tragedy matured into an eternal bond. Two people connecting through loss and the mutual desire never to take life for granted. To make each moment count. She almost laughed as she realized she’d broken her own rule, choosing to marry before she turned thirty. But it was worth it. He was worth it.
“You ready?”
Reagan looked over, nodded. Brand extended his arm, and she took it.
“You … uhh … look beautiful, Reagan,” he said.
“Thank you.”
Together they walked down the hall into a simple room adorned with vases of white roses, where only their closest friends and family were waiting. Evan gasped when he saw her and reached out his hand. She took it, and he pulled her close, whispering, “I love you, Reagan” in her ear.
She smiled as she clutched his hand. “I love you too.”
Thirty minutes later, it was official. She was Mrs. Reagan Everley.
Later that evening when Brand clinked a fork to his glass and all the glasses in the room were raised, Reagan stood first, dedicating the day to Isla’s memory.
And this time, everyone in attendance lived to tell about it.
THE END
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