Chapter 63

My phone rings, and I check it. Aiden has sent me the address of the location along with some photos. It's a beautiful place – the lighthouse has colorful lights, white walls, and an opening that reveals the sky in its full splendor. For some reason, it makes me imagine a wedding at that location. In my mind's eye, I see Alana in a white dress and me in a typical black tuxedo. We would be the most beautiful couple anyone has ever seen. My parents would go crazy if I married her. Dad would be proud of me, and Mom would tease me and laugh because I always said I wouldn't have anything to do with Alana Anderson.

Life takes many twists and turns.

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"I'm nervous, I want to get out of here," I say.

"Aiden said you'd say that, so he told me to tell you that if you run away, he'll cut off your balls," Benton replies.

"He's gay, he can't hurt me," I mutter.

Benton looks at me as if I've lost my mind and adjusts my tie with his hands.

"Just because