CHAPTER 29

Two hours later, dressed appropriately, they made their way to the terrace where the ‘couple du jour’ would exchange their vows. As they reached the door leading out, Lance slipped an arm around her waist and pulled her close to his side.

“You look astonishing, angel,” Lance whispered in her ear and then left a little kiss on her cheek. “I would like to get back to our suite and undress you slowly.”

Warmth spread through her cheeks until Annalise remembered that this was all for show. She’d been so stupid to forget it. Their weekend was almost over… And their night together was just one night…

One wonderful, spectacular, passionate, life-changing night.

When navigating the chairs and the people mingling became too difficult, Lance loosened his hold on her waist and tucked her hand in his instead. His fingers laced with hers and his thumb rubbed her palm as Lance smiled and said his hellos.

The pre-ceremony was a bit of a madhouse and was wi