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Nina
Christmas Day
“It’s amazing we were able to put a wedding together so fast,” Fern says to Fawn.
“I had no doubts,” Merry huffs. “I’m so happy for you and Simon. It’s been a long time coming. Now, ladies,” she turns to her two best friends. “Who is next you think? We need more weddings in this town. Let’s go see who is single.”
“Oh, yes. Sounds fun!” Fawn claps her hands.
Simon wraps his arm around me, tugging me close. “Those three women are up to no good.”
“And they always will be.” I turn in his arms. “Hi, Mr. St. Claire.”
“Hey, Mrs. St. Claire,” he grins, then spins me around, my dress flowing around my feet. “You have to be the most beautiful bride the world has ever seen.”
“You don’t look so bad yourself, husband.” Who am I kidding? He is so handsome in his tux. I can’t wait to take it off him later.
Music from our left grabs our attention. Pete and Tim are doing the hula, double-fisting beers. Those two never fail to bring a smile to our faces.
We got married at the sanctuary, missing the town’s fun Christmas events due to the circumstances of what happened with his uncle. We don’t talk about it, but Dash will never be seen again.
Simon walks to Leena’s section, pressing the button, and we step inside her den. “She protected me. I didn’t think she’d remember who I was.”
Leena jumps down from her rock, runs to us, and drags her body along our legs.
“How could she forget you? You are the heart of this place, Simon. You’re her king.”
“That would make you my queen,” he says.
“Cheers to that!” his mom shouts, lifting her champagne, and everyone claps and shouts in agreement.
The lions chime in, giving their blessing as glasses are raised, roaring their happiness at Simon’s return.
My husband spins me around, dips me over his leg, and kisses me. My eyes close as our love is bound in the roars of the wild.
When the kiss comes to an end, I look at Simon to see him holding a mistletoe over our heads.
“What are you doing?”
“Like I’d ever forget. Make a wish.”
I wrap my arms around his neck. “I have my wish. This has always been what I wished for.”
“Me too, Sweet Girl. You’re my wish. Always have been, always will be.”
The end.
