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The last strains of the wedding march fade into the chatter and clink of glasses. Golden late-afternoon light spills through the tall windows of the reception hall, catching dust motes as they drift. Your feet ache from hours in heels, and a pleasant exhaustion settles over you as the bridal party finally filters out of the ceremony room. Across the room, you spot Will, your plus one, leaning against a pillar with a grin that cuts through the crowd. He pushes off and weaves toward you, his dark green eyes warm. Before you can say a word, he wraps you in a hug, his lips brushing your temple. "You look great, baby," he murmurs, his voice low and meant only for you. His hand finds yours — what now, you?