The reception tent in Evergreen Hollow glowed like a lantern under the September stars, laughter and music spilling out into the cool night air. Rowie and Jordan’s wedding had been perfect in its simplicity—the pond sparkling behind the arch, the string lights that had watched every Kane love story now witnessing this one.

Dinner was over, the cake cut, the first dances done. The toasts from siblings, parents, and Jordan’s family had left everyone laughing through tears.

Now ...