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leaving.
    Burying her face in the velvety blooms, she inhaled their sweet fragrance.
    It was time.
    Locking the door behind her, Kit made her way to the place where everyone waited for her. When she stepped out in the open air, she gasped. Kit had never seen bluer water. The setting was magical. She couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful chapel than the Captain and crew provided for their wedding. Billowing white curtains framed a flower bedecked dais where Rogue stood waiting for her. His smile and extended hand erased every doubt she’d entertained.
    “Hey, beautiful. I’m glad you didn’t leave me standing at the altar.”
    His voice calmed her. He sounded sure and strong. She placed her palm to his and he brought their joined hands to his chest. The Captain and several others were waiting on them. The license that she’d provided had been signed and only awaited the final authorizing signature. As they took their places, music wafted in the air and the sun shone its blessing upon them as the ceremony began.
    Kit was paying attention to every moment, each word was being written on her heart. She felt like she was living a dream. 
    “Will you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?”
    “I do.” Rogue’s voice was confident and steady.
    “Will you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?”
    “I do.” Kit voice was soft and tremulous.
    The Captain smiled. “By the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Rogue Walker.”
    Rogue placed a gentle hand on the side of her face. “I can kiss her now?”
    The Captain laughed. “Yes, you may kiss the bride!”
    Kit was lost in the adoring look he gave her. Rogue didn’t rush it. He lowered his mouth until it just touched hers, then he caressed her lips with his–slowly. It was a kiss of devotion, a kiss of promise, reminiscent of a first kiss. And she guessed it was, their first kiss as man and wife. After the first gentle touch, he clasped her to him and kissed her passionately until the people standing around began to clap. When their lips finally parted, she felt like the luckiest woman in the world.
    “Congratulations!” The Captain and others gathered around.
    “There’s a champagne reception in my private quarters. Will you join me?”
    “For a little while,” Rogue agreed, accepting the older man’s handshake.
    Nodding the Captain grinned. “I understand. You have more important things to attend to.”
    Rogue looked at his new bride. “That I do, that I do.”
    The reception was nice, there was even a wedding cake. People who sat near their table in the main dining area had been invited as well as those who they’d met in cabins near their own. Kit didn’t know many of their names, but she appreciated them taking the time to celebrate their happiness. Hopefully, Rogue hadn’t minded, he didn’t act like he did. It was strange how people reacted to being around family versus being around strangers, maybe it boiled down to expectations.
    Of course, there was music. Nowhere on the ship was void of music. The bride and groom shared one romantic dance, then Rogue spoke to the Captain, saying a few words before returning to Kit. Placing a hand on her hair, he leaned closer to her face. “I want to be alone with you now. Is that okay?”
    “Yes, I want that too.” Even though they’d been together for almost a month, made love many times–this was different. Together they took their leave, hurrying to be alone. Once the door was closed behind them, they undressed one another with reverence. “Do you feel different?” Rogue asked as he slipped her shoes from her feet.
    Kit took her time answering. “Yea, I feel…happy and secure.”
    “That’s exactly how I want you to feel.” Rogue slipped an arm under Kit’s knees and picked her up. Carrying her to the bed, he lowered her to the mattress.
    She looked at him wistfully, wanting to preserve the moment. Sliding her arms around his