The Forbidden Throb (Emma and Daniel) novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Emma’s POV:

fle opened the box, revealing two platinum bands–simple, elegant, perfect. The smaller one glinted with a subtle row of diamonds

When did he prepare this?

My thoughts scattered. We’d only spoken on the phone last night. He’d driven up from Boston this morning. Had he been carrying this at along!

Emma Johnson, Judge Morrison’s voice cut through my spiraling confusion, “do you take Daniel Prescott to be your lawfully wedded Marshand?

Daniel’s gray eyes held mine, steady and focused.

Say something.

“I do. The words emerged clearer than I’d expected.

Judge Morrison turned to Daniel. “And do you, Daniel Prescott, take Emma Johnson to be your lawfully wedded wife?”

“I do. No hesitation.

Daniel took my ring first, his fingers warm as they found my left hand.

The ring slid over my knuckle with perfect ease, settling at the base of my finger as if it had always belonged there.

Then Judge Morrison turned to me. “The groom’s ring, please.”

My breath hitched.

Daniel extended his left hand, palm down, fingers steady.

1 reached for the second ring with trembling fingers, lifting it from the velvet cushion. The platinum felt cool and substantial in my grasp

ginded the band toward his ring finger, my hands shaking slightly. The ring slid home.

estalent, and realizing. I’d been holding my breath.

fundets fingers closed hjelly around mine a gentle squeeze, there and gone.

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The State

aine, Judge Morrison declared, closing her leather folder. I now pronounce you hostant

She smiled. You may Kiss the bride.”

My Re

trenie s gaze remained on my face, carrying something I couldn’t decode. Then he leaned in, pressing a brief, restrained kiss to my

The brush of his lips against my skin brought that familiar scent–mint and citrus.

Just like that

Grandma’s eyes glistened as she saw the final document.

“There,” she said softly, and her gaze moved between us, warm and knowing. You’re officially husband and wife now.”

She stood, straightening her cardigan with a satisfied smile.

wll the sand with a light chuckle, Im not about to be that oblivious old woman who doesn’t know when to leave. I’ve got some

errands to run anyway

Her eyes twinkled with gentle teasing. You two enjoy your time together.”

Heat fooded my cheeks. Grandma, you don’t have to–we can drive you home–”

waved me off decisively. Tll call an Uber. You newlyweds should have your day.”

She polled me into an embrace, her voice dropping to a whisper against my ear: “Be happy, sweetheart.”

turned to Daniel, extending her hand. He took it, inclining his head slightly.

en gathered her purse and headed toward the door.

a sadden emptiness settling over me

10:59 Sat, May 2

Chapter 37

Everything happened so fast.

“Emma.*

Daniel’s voice pulled me back. I turned to find him watching me with that gentle, probing expression.

‘Shall we?‘ he said.

I nodded, following him toward the exit.

Sunlight outside City Hall stung my eyes.

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