Chapter 92Dianna DavenportPOVToday is my wedding day and I still feel terrible. I kept it in, since Abigail is the only one to know about my pregnancy, she’s been keeping my champaign glass full of apple juice instead of champaign like everyone else’s glass.No one suspects a thing at least, most of my wedding party is half drunk since they’ve been drinking since early this morning.Abigail being my best friend is my maid of honor and Julliet is my bridesmaid. I only have the two of them walking down the aisle.Garret has Grayson as his best man and then Craig as groomsman.It means the world to Garret to have Grayson stand by his side during the wedding ceremony.I look around the room making sure these girls weren’t too drunk, I can’t have them stumbling over have way through the ceremony.The girls were talking about Julliet and Samantha’s nonprofit and how the progress is on the building and planning.It is interesting to hear the planning and whatnot.Though I don’t want these

Chapter 93Two weeks laterRyan RodgersPOVI’d dropped Kendell back at her apartment before I headed home.On my way home I have had a lot of time to think or run things through my mind. I wanted to show Ken the winelands it’s beautiful out there especially in the summer.Kendell and I’ve been together for a year now going on two. I want to show her just how much she means to me; I want to make her my wife. Tomorrow, I propose to her at my family’s winery, it’s not like I’ve hidden that side of me away, I just don’t use my full name with my books. Not even Blake and Craig call me Vanclief. I’m the middle son of Vanessa and Rodger Vanclief, of the Vanclief Winery. My name is Ryan Rodger Vanclief. Though I hadn’t used that name since high school.Blake, Aiden, and Craig know of course but never mention it. Would Kendell be upset about not telling her or will she accept that part of me? I’ve made my name as an author because my brother Henry is set to inherit the entire business, but I

“You see that huge tree over there?” Ryan asks.I nod.“My parents planted that tree on their first date. My father brought my mom here on their first date and it has just grown since then. Want to plant a tree together?” he asks.God why does family sound so perfect?I go along with his suggestion and one of the staff members help us plant a tiny tree.“One day our children will grow up and visit this vineyard and see this tree.” He says softly.I look at Ryan, like actually look at him. I’ve always known Ryan to be a true romantic, but I always thought it was the writer in him. But he’s just perfect.After dusting ourselves off and washing our hands we continue our walk. Walking back to ward the house. But behind the house.This was my first time being at a vineyard and I never knew it could be fun, this didn’t feel like a hike though.I didn’t know what one should feel like, but I knew it wasn’t as enjoyable as this was.The view from up here is amazing. I couldn’t believe how amaz

Chapter 96Blake DavenportPOVJulliet and I have been dating for over six years almost seven years now, we have three children together. Two girls and a boy. Our son was an unexpected surprise.Dox is as wild and as free spirited as his mother. His blonde hair and dark eyes like his mother are the most surprising thing. We’d assumed he’d look like me. But he’s so much liked his mother its almost scary.After spending so much time with my family I’ve come to realize that I want so much more than to be Julliet’s boyfriend. She deserves so much more than to be my girlfriend for the rest of her life.I’m sitting in the room dedicated to Rene’s things watching my family from the balcony. I’ve been thinking about getting rid of the things inside. I never thought I would but we’re starting to run out rooms. The girls are at an age where they need their own space, and this place hasn’t been used in years.I’m think I’m ready to get rid of it all. Rene will live on in my heart. There’s no nee

Chapter 98The next day...Samantha BlackheartPOVI smile when I come across more fan mail… I was currently in my home office. Even though I’m no longer in the public eye I still get fan mail.I’ve been very active on my tiktok and Instagram for my fans who stuck with me through my retirement and my newest endeavor.I read the latest one.My eyes widen."What's wrong?" Craig asks.My head snaps up and I see him standing in the door.“Are the boys still asleep?” I ask.He nods. “It’s twelve in the afternoon and the boys are still knocked out.”I place the letter or whatever the hell you want to call it on the table and get up.Craig walks over and picks it up.Craig snorts. "Did you receive an invitation to your own wedding?" he asks.I shake my head. Some crazy sent me an invitation to a wedding with a letter to my own wedding. A wedding to a fan even though I’m already married.I get mail like this all the time. Most of the time my assistant weeds them out.Sometimes I think these a