Ignite

I tried to completely clear my mind of everything as I followed the instructions. The last few days had been a blast, and Emmit did an amazing job keeping me busy with family and not stressed about the wedding.

“One more deep breath as you let everything release from your body.”

As I inhaled through my nose, my body perked up.

Emmit.

Smiling, I peeked my eyes open and saw Emmit standing off to the side, closer to the water’s edge. My body quickly came alive.

Sweet baby, Jesus. Why is he so good looking? Emmit’s dark brown hair blew gently in the wind as he stood there looking handsome as hell. His light-blue T-shirt clung in just the right way to his perfectly toned chest. Licking my lips, I continued to stare at him. I could see his gray eyes lighting up even from this distance away.

The yoga instructor stood and smiled as she said, “That’s it ladies. I had an amazing time with you this morning. Let’s see you back tomorrow!”

I slowly lifted my body and stood. I quickly realized how out of shape I truly was when we started taking adventures all over the place. Keeping up with Emmit was a task in of itself.

The girls behind me giggled and began talking. “My goodness. Kathy, hot guy alert near the water. Holy shit. What I wouldn’t do to have five minutes of alone time with that

stud.”

With a smile, I reached down and grabbed my beach towel. I knew they were talking about Emmit and I didn’t care. Maybe a few months ago it might have bothered me, knowing how many women lust after my future husband. I knew he was mine though and that was all that mattered.

“Let’s go talk to him.”

I tilted my head as I watched both girls walk by me and head straight over to Emmit.

“Let’s see how this plays out,” I said as I pursed my lips together to keep from smiling.

As both women approached him, Emmit smiled that smile that would melt the panties off of any women, any age. I slowly made my way over toward him as I let the scene play out.

“Hello there handsome,” the blonde said as she pushed her chest out a little bit more.

The brunette went right in for the kill. “How about you come on back to our cottage for a little bit of, post yoga stretching.”

Oh, gag me.

Emmit chuckled and looked directly into my eyes. “Sorry ladies, I only have eyes for the most beautiful woman on the beach. My fiancé.”

Excitement bubbled up in my chest as Emmit gave me the most adoring smile. Both girls turned and looked at me as they rolled their eyes. Walking up to him, I simply said, “Hey,” as he leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.

When he finally pulled back, he gently spoke. “Hey, pumpkin.”

Both women quickly turned and walked off. As I let out a laugh, I shook my head. “I can’t bring you anywhere can I?”

Emmit pinched his eyebrows and said, “I was more than happy staying in our cottage all day today. You were the one who wanted out.”

With a smile, I nodded. “This is true. So, what’s on the agenda today? Do we need to do anything for the wedding?”

Emmit wrapped his arm around my waist and led me back toward the cottage. “Nope. I checked everything just a few minutes ago, and all is set for one romantic sunset wedding tomorrow.”

My heart skipped a beat as I thought about the wedding. “I’m nervous,” I said as I chewed on my lip.

“Nonsense, why be nervous?”

Taking a peek up at him, I said, “What if something goes wrong? I trip on my dress and fall on the cake? I forget my vows! Oh my God, what if I forget my vows?”

Emmit laughed and pulled me closer to his body. “Who gives a shit? All that matters is hearing your name as Mrs. Emmit Lewis and you may now kiss the bride.”

Hitting Emmit gently on the stomach, I shook my head and said, “So if I stood there before you and totally forgot my vows, you’d be okay with it?”