He observed her watery eyes and dilated pupils as she raised her head to face him. In answer, he scowled, fearing that she was inebriated once more.

"Long story," she began, "but I'm on my way to break up a wedding and steal the groom."

He scowled, "Is this the jackass that dumped you?" He was forced to do it. How could a lady of her intelligence and beauty be content to settle for a jerk like her ex?

She bowed. This weekend, Nathan is getting married, and I plan to stop ...