Chapter 40

When the violinist started playing, I took his hand. I smiled at Kayla who was holding the basket. I started the procession and smiled at everyone. Tristan smiled as we approached. She waved at Kayla and smiled at her father. He took my hand and I joined him at the altar. The priest looked at our clasped hands as if there was no time. "You look hot." Tristan whispered. "And sexy." He added. "And it's stunningly beautiful." And was there such a word? The priest cleared my throat and I tried to hold back my laughter. Vina was my bride, and Adrian was Tristan's best man. The ceremony began and Tristan traced a circle with his thumb behind my palm, delighting his beating heart. Cayden refused to leave the altar after bringing the ring. The priest left it to us. We exchanged rings and exchanged vows. "I, Tristan Sanchester, called Cassie, . . ." "Tell me your name." The priest interrupted him and made the congregation laugh. I smiled at Tristan. 'I, Tristan Nolan Sanchester, Chloe Ca