Free Marrying The Cowboy: A BWWM Cowboy Billionaire Romance by BWWM Club, Esther Banks Page A

decide to marry? Can we have some details?"
    Kate and Bruce looked at one another. He gave her a gentle nudge.
    "Well, we've touched on the subject of marriage from time to
time. So we always knew it was a possibility on the table. Last year,
Bruce gave me a beautiful promise ring to let me know he was going to
be here and be patient with me.
    "He whisked me off on a trip to Paris and everything was so
magical. When he proposed, the only thing I could say was yes."
    She turned to look at Bruce, who gave her a reassuring smile. Kate
continued.
    "He has encouraged me to be spontaneous, and live in the moment.
So we decided to get married. At the base of the Eiffel Tower. The
day was perfect. And to be honest, I was happy to not have the stress
of wedding planning on my back. So now, I feel like I can take the
time to plan this wedding the way I would like to be because we're
already married."
    "Well then, I guess we need to get to planning a wedding."
Mrs. Walker approached her daughter with open arms.
    Tears came to Kate's eyes. She snuggled in her mother's embrace. All
she wanted was to know that her parents supported her decision. As
her mother hugged her, she felt a hand on her shoulder. It was Mrs.
Stanger, with an approving expression.
    "Bruce, you kept this a secret. But I knew it. I knew how much
you loved this woman. Me and your father love her too."
    Mrs. Stanger gave Kate a tissue to wipe her tears. The ladies laughed
as they stood there hugging.
    "Why don't we all grab a cigar?" Mr. Stanger offered. Bruce
nodded in agreement and showed the fathers the way to the balcony.
    The women sat back down.
    "So tell us everything," Mrs. Walker encouraged.
    "Oh wow." Kate was still sniffling, taking in the gravity
of the moment. She wiped away another tear.
    "Bruce is such a wonderful man. He is exactly what a girl would
ask for when it comes to love. Mom, after talking with you, I did not
want to lose the man that has been the love of my life. And I always
have all of you telling me that I don't focus on my social life and
my personal life enough. I simply decided to take everyone's advice
and put as much time in to my love life as I do my career. And that
worked out.
    "I've never thought about having the huge wedding with all the
trimmings. That's not me. I would rather have a quiet ceremony with
friends and family. A simple dress. Good food and good music. And of
course, the man I love."
    "Well then, that's what we will do."
    Kate was surprised. She turned to her mother. "Are you serious?"
    "Yes. You and Bruce should do this your way. It will be your
memory."
    "Mom, that means the world to me. I had no idea what you all
would think when I told you that we got married."
    "Oh dear. Bruce's father and I absolutely love the two of you
together. I have to apologize for my reaction. I was taken aback.
Bruce has always been one to be spontaneous, and I knew the two of
you were obviously on the path to marrying. But I had no idea the two
of you would go off and get married. But I'm happy that you did."
    "Thank you. You two don't know how much this means to me. I was
so worried about how our family would react to the fact that we left
for vacation and came back married."
    Mrs. Stanger gave Kate a pat on her leg. "Dear, we do things
when we are in love. We've all been there."
    Mrs. Walker confirmed. "Yes, I have to agree with that."
    "But I will say, the two of you will not leave us mothers out of
the planning phase. We will not be denied that much."
    Kate smiled, filled with happiness that he night had gone better than
she imagined.
    "It's a deal."

Chapter 7
    Once everyone was gone for the evening, Bruce and Kate sat back with
a glass of wine, sitting in front of the fireplace. Bruce held her
hand up in the air.
    "That ring looks amazing on you."
    Kate admired the sparkle. "It is absolutely perfect. Just like
you."
    Bruce hugged her. "Perfect I am not, but I make do."
    They sipped their wine.
    "I'm a grown adult and I have no clue