Page 173 of Tempting Miles
Everyone rises to their feet as the wedding march sounds through the speakers.
I inhale deeply and release it slowly because I already know seeing Penny in a wedding dress is about to ruin me.
And sure enough, the moment she appears on Ed’s arm, the waterworks are powered on.
She looks breathtaking. And happy.
Her dress hugs every sexy curve of her body before falling into a long train decorated with real purple flowers—her favorite.
For a beat, everything else disappears.
It’s just her.
Walking toward me.
Choosing me.
Ed reaches us and pats my shoulder before placing Penny’s hand into mine. Then he tries to take Millie from me, but my daughter tightens her tiny fists in my suit jacket and buries herself against my chest.
“It’s okay, Dad,” Penny says softly, smiling at Millie. “I think it's perfect having her here with us.”
Ed kisses Penny’s cheek and steps away.
Right as the priest opens his mouth, a cellphone starts ringing loudly somewhere in the among my groomsmen.
I close my eyes and clench my jaw.
Who the fuck still keeps their phone on full blast during a wedding?
“Oh shit. I’m sorry,” Merlin says quickly as he fishes his phone out of his jacket pocket. “But this is important.”
He hurries a few steps away from the altar while everyone starts whispering among themselves, probably wondering what could possibly be more important than me finally marrying Penny.
Honestly?
Same.
Beside me, Penny snorts softly.
“Your brother really has a talent for making all my major life moments extra memorable,” she mutters under her breath.
I cringe wince because… fair.
“Sorry, boss,” I whisper, trying not to laugh. “I promise we can ban him from future important events if you want.”
She reaches up and wipes beneath my eyes with her thumb, getting rid of the tears I didn’t even realize were still there.
I smile at her gratefully, just as Millie starts squirming in my arms and reaches for Penny.
“Traitor,” I whisper as I pass our daughter over.
Merlin finally walks back toward us, but one look at him tells me something huge just happened. The guy is practically vibrating.
His hands shake while he tries to fix his jacket, and his grin is so wide it looks painful.
I glance at Penny, silently asking for permission to let this circus continue.
She sighs fondly and nods.
