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“I am so happy for you both,” Vanna exclaimed, beaming at the couple.

“Thank you so much. I’m glad you could come,” Kinley replied gratefully.

“I wouldn’t have missed it. It’s always nice to meet new people,” Vanna said with a smile.

As they caught up on each other’s lives, Kinley couldn’t help but notice Vanna’s tired expression. “Are you busy at the shop?”

Vanna let out a sigh. “I’m swamped. I’ll probably have to hire some help once tourist season starts again. It’s crazy how things have picked up since I first bought the shop.”

Kinley chuckled. “Be careful what you wish for, right?”

Vanna laughed along with her. Then, Kinley had an idea. “Where do you live, Vanna?”

“I live above the store. Why do you ask?”

“Well, I actually have a townhouse that I’m looking to rent out.”

“A townhouse? I would love to see it!” Vanna exclaimed excitedly.

“Let me get your number and I’ll send you a text so we can set up a time to meet there,” Kinley offered and they exchanged numbers.

“That sounds perfect! I should probably continue making rounds and introducing myself,” Vanna said, glancing around at the lively crowd surrounding them. “What a wonderful bunch of people.” She hugged Kinley again before moving on. “Talk soon.”

Kinley turned to Levi with a grin on her face. “I think I may have found my new tenant.”

“It sure sounds like it. Now let’s get through this crowd and find a place to sit,” Levisuggested.

“Great idea. These stilettos are killing my feet,” Kinley remarked, looking down at her white heels.

“They’re killingme,” Levi commented with a teasing smile.

Kinley leaned in closer to him, her voice low as she whispered in his ear. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep them on later.” She couldn’t resist laughing when he groaned in response. “Okay, let’s sit.”

Finally reaching a table, they joined their friends Ryder and Kelsey, Logan and Dixie Townson, Sam and Tess Garrett, and Cody and Addison. As they chatted and teased each other, Kinley couldn’t help but feel grateful for this town and the people in it. But most of all, she was grateful for Levi by her side. She knew deep in her heart that there was nowhere else she would rather be.

She daydreamed about starting a family with him, imagining a little one with Levi’s striking gray eyes. And she was certain he would be an amazing father; nothing like LeRoy. Kinley knew without a doubt that Levi was the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.

Snuggling against his shoulder, she felt his lips press a gentle kiss to the top of her head. This was exactly where she wanted to be; right beside her cowboy, surrounded by love and happiness.

* * * The End * * *