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a symbol of my love, as I give to you all that I am and accept from you all that you are.”
“And now, by the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. Tag, you may now kiss your bride.”
Cheers erupted when Tag melded his lips to McKenna’s, cupping her face in his big hands. Sierra then lost the battle to hold back the tears as she smiled at her friends, silently wishing them all the happiness the world could afford them.
“Family and friends, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Tag Murphy.”
Chapter Nine
McKenna felt weightless, as though nothing could touch her as she floated along. Everything since the moment she’d said I do had coalesced into a whirlwind of conversation and activity. And now, as they all sat at the formal reception dinner, enjoying fantastic wine and finishing a superb meal, the reality of the day was setting in.
She hadn’t released Tag’s hand since he’d walked her back down the aisle, and she wasn’t sure she’d be able to release him for the rest of the night. It had made eating rather difficult, but her need to touch him had outweighed her need for food.
“Isn’t the best man supposed to make a speech?” Luke called out, glancing down the table at Logan.
“He is,” Logan confirmed with a smirk.
McKenna smiled as Logan got to his feet, adjusting his tuxedo jacket and turning his attention to the entire group.
“I’m going to preface this by saying that I did ask Tag if there was anything I shouldn’t say. He said no. So, for the record, that’s on him.”
McKenna laughed, thinking of all the things that Logan could say, things that she should be worried about, but she came up with nothing. This was Logan; although he might tease, she knew he would be respectful.
“Okay, so first things first. I’d like to start out by mentioning that McKenna looks stunning today. Then again, that’s not much different than any other day, although she does have an impressive glow about her today. As for the guy next to her… Well, my grandfather always said if you can’t say anything nice, then shut the hell up. But he’s not here today, so I’ll keep going.” Logan’s grin widened as he looked at Tag. “However, in Tag’s defense, where he lacks in looks, he certainly makes up for in personality… No, wait. Not personality. He makes up for it in smarts. Yes. The guy’s damn smart. I’m sure no one can disagree with me. Especially today of all days when he made the smartest decision of his life and married McKenna.”
The group laughed, as Logan had obviously intended. McKenna squeezed Tag’s hand and looked over at him. God, she loved this man.
“By luck of the draw, I was given the coveted honor of being Tag’s best man on this special day, and though my first reaction was to rub it in everyone’s face, the truth is, it really is an honor for me. I’ve known Tag for some time now, and I’ve grown to respect him. Not only because he’s been my legal representation on multiple occasions but also because I consider him a friend.
“I’m proud to stand here and celebrate one of Tag’s greatest accomplishments to date. Marrying McKenna, devoting all of the love, respect, and friendship that he has within him to her, his wife and best friend. And as I’m sure everyone else here would agree, we’re honored to be here, to celebrate this incredible day with you.”
Logan reached for his wineglass, lifting it up as he peered over at them. “Here’s to a lifetime of happiness, and the kind of deep love that comes from finding the one person who completes you, who makes you whole. Congrats.”
McKenna couldn’t stop the tears as glasses clinked in their honor. Today had been more than she’d ever anticipated.
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After Logan’s toast, they’d resumed their conversations as the waiters came to clear the table. Although the attention was supposed to be on them, Tag couldn’t hold back the question he had for Luke. He was still wondering
“And now, by the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. Tag, you may now kiss your bride.”
Cheers erupted when Tag melded his lips to McKenna’s, cupping her face in his big hands. Sierra then lost the battle to hold back the tears as she smiled at her friends, silently wishing them all the happiness the world could afford them.
“Family and friends, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Tag Murphy.”
Chapter Nine
McKenna felt weightless, as though nothing could touch her as she floated along. Everything since the moment she’d said I do had coalesced into a whirlwind of conversation and activity. And now, as they all sat at the formal reception dinner, enjoying fantastic wine and finishing a superb meal, the reality of the day was setting in.
She hadn’t released Tag’s hand since he’d walked her back down the aisle, and she wasn’t sure she’d be able to release him for the rest of the night. It had made eating rather difficult, but her need to touch him had outweighed her need for food.
“Isn’t the best man supposed to make a speech?” Luke called out, glancing down the table at Logan.
“He is,” Logan confirmed with a smirk.
McKenna smiled as Logan got to his feet, adjusting his tuxedo jacket and turning his attention to the entire group.
“I’m going to preface this by saying that I did ask Tag if there was anything I shouldn’t say. He said no. So, for the record, that’s on him.”
McKenna laughed, thinking of all the things that Logan could say, things that she should be worried about, but she came up with nothing. This was Logan; although he might tease, she knew he would be respectful.
“Okay, so first things first. I’d like to start out by mentioning that McKenna looks stunning today. Then again, that’s not much different than any other day, although she does have an impressive glow about her today. As for the guy next to her… Well, my grandfather always said if you can’t say anything nice, then shut the hell up. But he’s not here today, so I’ll keep going.” Logan’s grin widened as he looked at Tag. “However, in Tag’s defense, where he lacks in looks, he certainly makes up for in personality… No, wait. Not personality. He makes up for it in smarts. Yes. The guy’s damn smart. I’m sure no one can disagree with me. Especially today of all days when he made the smartest decision of his life and married McKenna.”
The group laughed, as Logan had obviously intended. McKenna squeezed Tag’s hand and looked over at him. God, she loved this man.
“By luck of the draw, I was given the coveted honor of being Tag’s best man on this special day, and though my first reaction was to rub it in everyone’s face, the truth is, it really is an honor for me. I’ve known Tag for some time now, and I’ve grown to respect him. Not only because he’s been my legal representation on multiple occasions but also because I consider him a friend.
“I’m proud to stand here and celebrate one of Tag’s greatest accomplishments to date. Marrying McKenna, devoting all of the love, respect, and friendship that he has within him to her, his wife and best friend. And as I’m sure everyone else here would agree, we’re honored to be here, to celebrate this incredible day with you.”
Logan reached for his wineglass, lifting it up as he peered over at them. “Here’s to a lifetime of happiness, and the kind of deep love that comes from finding the one person who completes you, who makes you whole. Congrats.”
McKenna couldn’t stop the tears as glasses clinked in their honor. Today had been more than she’d ever anticipated.
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After Logan’s toast, they’d resumed their conversations as the waiters came to clear the table. Although the attention was supposed to be on them, Tag couldn’t hold back the question he had for Luke. He was still wondering
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