Natalie

Natalie

My dad’s arm trembles a little under my touch, and I hold on to him tighter.

It’s always been just the two of us. Me and him. And now, in an instant, our family has turned into four.

After our honeymoon, I’m going to become the CEO of Wag Corp.

I’m excited to start. Excited to be in charge of something good.

It’s what I worked so hard for. But even though it was always the goal, it still terrified me. Because I never really wanted to face down the world alone.

I look up the aisle. At the man in the black suit, standing in front of the ribbon-covered gazebo. And I smile.

He’s the reason the world doesn’t seem so scary anymore. Because he’s the reason I won’t have to face it alone.

I know I’ll always have him at my side.

The grass is soft under my steps, and when my dad hands me off, I decide I don’t want to wait until the end.

Instead of taking Luke’s hand, I grip the front of his suit and pull Luke down toward me.

He goes willingly, and I feel his grin against my lips as he kisses me back.

The crowd cheers, and someone whistles loudly.

And it’s perfect.

Luke pulls back, his shining eyes locked on mine. “I love you, Princess.”