Finding Gavin (Southern Boys #2) by C.A. Harms Read Free Book Online Page A

He’s happy that you found your way to Reed. That man adores you, and Blake knows that you and his boy are going to have an amazing life.” She closed her eyes tightly and nodded her head. “Blake was the one who showed you an unbelievable love; he gave you a precious gift, and you’ll always hold him dear to your heart. But if I had to guess, I would say that he approves. If he couldn’t be here with you, I’m sure Reed is the man he would have chosen for you, had he had the chance to choose.”
    “Thank you,” she whispered.
    “I love you.” I hugged her, and she replied saying, “I love you too.” “Now let’s go get you hitched.” She laughed and wiped her tears away.
    “Oh my god, is she crying? No. No crying, not yet. She is gonna ruin her face.” Leann gasped as she spun Kori around, inspecting her closely.
    “Oh, stuff a sock in it, Lee. She ain’t gonna last a minute once she sees Reed.” Kori bit her lip and stared back at Leann. A silent moment passed before all three of us burst out into a fit of laughter. Leann was such a little drama queen, but damn if she wasn’t funny to get all wound up.
     
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    Once the music started, one by one we walked down the aisle. Reed looked so handsome, and just before taking my place on the side of the altar, I winked at him. He smiled in return and immediately looked once again to the aisle, awaiting Kori’s entrance.
    I began scanning the guests, and the moment my eyes connected with Gavin’s, my stomach fluttered. He was without a doubt the most handsome man I had ever laid eyes on. He had the sweetest smile, and my insides turned to a pile of warm mush at the sight of him.
    He mouthed the word beautiful, and my heart raced. I returned a thank you just before the music changed.
    Kori appeared at the end of the aisle, and all eyes turned to her except Gavin’s. He continued to watch me, and I swore I could feel his gaze.
    Throughout the entire ceremony, each time my eyes shifted to Gavin, he would smile and wink. He never took his eyes from me, and it made me feel beautiful.
    When the kiss was shared, I was a blubbering mess. My emotions were on high alert, and I tried to contain them. But it was impossible the moment Reed turned around and faced the guests, holding his hands out toward the front row. Gemma placed Rhett down onto the ground, and he rushed toward Reed. Once he held him in his arms, he hugged both Kori and Rhett closely. It was one of the most breathtaking moments I had ever witnessed.
    One by one, we followed the new Mr. and Mrs. Jackson as they walked down the aisle hand in hand.
    It was helpful that the wedding and reception were both held on Kori’s parents’ property. Everyone we passed expressed their form of congratulations, while staring at the couple in awe. Once again that sense of jealousy set in, as I longed for the happy ending Kori now had.
    Standing off to the side, I watched while Reed took Kori’s hand in his and led her to the makeshift dance floor. They swayed together, staring into one another’s eyes. Mine, of course, were only filled with tears of happiness. The two of them were perfect for one another.
    I felt his hand on my hip just before he leaned in and whispered against my ear. “You look gorgeous.”
    Chills washed over me, and the heat his touch caused within me rushed up the back of my neck. Gavin brought his body closer to mine from behind and wrapped his hands around my waist. Lacing his fingers together, he rested them over my lower abdomen and I squeezed my eyes tightly. He had no idea what rested just beneath his hands. The entire moment was overwhelming.
    His hips began swaying behind me, causing mine to move along. He gently began singing the words to the song in my ear, kissing my neck softly in between each verse. When the song switched to another, he continued to move behind me.
    “You look like you’re finally feeling better,” he said. A pinch of guilt ran through me, I suddenly felt