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Blade and Millie waited outside while Dakota took her seat. When the band started playing, they stepped inside, and Blade walked her to the altar. The ceremony itself was gorgeous. Millie and Jace exchanged vows, promising to love and cherish each other. While they committed themselves to each other, Dakota slipped her hand into Blade’s. His fingers tightened around hers, and he brought her hand up to his lips, kissing her palm.
When the ceremony was over, everybody headed outside, and the men quickly rearranged the barn, moving the benches to the side and adding some tables and chairs. The food was brought in, and a space in the center of the barn was left open so that it could be used as a dance floor.
Minutes later, the barn was full of people again. Blade made a toast, wishing Millie and Jace a lifetime of happiness, and then people were instructed to eat, dance, and have a good time.
Dakota was one of the first people to dish up because even though she didn’t have any pregnancy symptoms, she was eating for two. After everybody had eaten, the band started to play, and the guests took to the dance floor. Music wasn’t something you heard every day, and everybody wanted to make use of it when they got the opportunity.
Blade walked over to her and held his hand out. “Care to dance?”
“Why not?” Dakota said with a laugh as she slipped her hand into his.
Blade led her to the dance floor and pulled her into his arms. They swayed to the rhythm of the music. As they danced, Millie came up to them. “Can I join you?” she asked.
“Of course,” Dakota replied, letting go of Blade with one arm and wrapping it around Millie. Blade did the same.
From across the room, Jace watched them with a huge smile on his face.
“Thank you,” Millie said, looking between the two of them.
Blade smiled at her softly. “For what?”
“Never giving up on me. You two were always there for me, and it means more to me than I could ever say.”
“We’ll always be here for you,” Blade said. “And for Jace.”
Jace joined them at that moment, throwing his arms around their shoulders.
It felt nice to be part of a family again.
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