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would be true.
    Vicky nodded her head again. “That’s what Lady Aine said.”
    “This is fantastic!”‘ Ann gushed happily. Pausing, she thought it over for a moment. She took ahold of Vicky’s forearm, drawing her daughter’s attention to her. “Oh, but you can’t tell Darien!”
    “What?” Vicky turned and stared at her mother in disbelief. “I have to tell him.”
    Ann shook her head, seeing her daughter misunderstood. “That’s not what I meant. Of course you have to tell him, but don’t tell him until after the wedding.”
    Confused, Vicky considered her mother’s words.
    “Could you imagine what he would do if you walked up and told him you were pregnant in front of everyone?” Ann asked, imagining Darien’s reaction to such news.
    Grinning, Vicky thought about it. “He might just pass out.” She could see the prospect of children being too much for him. He had already spent the last few days wired about the upcoming nuptials, this might be just enough to shut his brain down for a while.
    Beth giggled, imagining Darien crumpled in front of the altar. “Girl, you might just knock him out by walking in the room.”
    Vicky turned to look up at her friend.
    “You should have seen the way he was pacing when we went to get the flowers.”
    Ann nodded. “It’s true. He did look a little high-strung.”
    Vicky gave her a worried look and went to stand up.
    Maggie placed her hand on Vicky’s shoulder, holding the bride down. “Relax,” she said. “He’ll be fine.”
    Looking up at her friend, Vicky nodded and stayed in her seat. There was really nothing she could do for him anyway. She reached out to check on him, but came up short. She could still feel him there, but it was as if someone had placed a thin film between them, blocking their connection.
    “It’s almost time anyway,” Vanessa added, pulling Vicky from her thoughts.
    As if her words had summoned him, Josh pushed into the room and cleared his throat, drawing the girls’ attention. “Mrs. Westernly.” His eyes brushed over the ladies, finding the one he wanted. “It’s time to take your seat so we can get started.”
    Ann smiled at him. “Thank you.” She turned to look at her daughter. “I love you, darling. You look beautiful.” She hugged Vicky one last time. “Remember, don’t tell him until afterwards.”
    “Thanks, Mom.” Vicky smiled and let her hands slip down over her stomach. “I won’t.” She let the issue with their link go for now. She would see him in a few minutes, and if the problem persisted, he would know what to do.
    Ann nodded and went to Josh. She looked over his jeans and T-shirt confused. “Where’s your tux?”
    Josh just shrugged and grinned. “When the queen of the fay tells you to strip, you strip.” He escorted her to the part in the curtain where his brother was waiting, still dressed in his tuxedo. “Jakob will take you to your seat.”
    “Thank you.” Ann smiled and took Jakob’s arm. She shot a smile back to Vicky. “Twins! I’m so excited!”
    Vicky laughed at the confused look that crossed the vampires’ faces.
    Letting the comment go, Jakob led Ann away.
    “What was that about?” Josh asked as he came back over to help Vicky finish getting ready.
    Smiling, Vicky shook her head, not wanting to share the information yet.
    “You’ll find out in seven or eight months,” Vanessa teased, drawing a giggle out of Maggie and Beth.
    Glancing between the women, Josh gave up trying to understand their inside joke. “Then, if you’re ready?” He lifted up the box that held the ladies’ bouquets.
    “Yes,” Vicky agreed and stood up. The girls buzzed around her, fixing her dress and veil so they hung correctly.
    “Oh!” Josh dropped the box to the table. “Lady Aine gave me this to give to you.” He gingerly worked a wad of blue cloth out of his pocket and held it out to her as lightly as he could without dropping it. “Sorry, but I can’t…” His smile turned a little