Chapter 48

"I found you! "She said, pushing a bag towards me. "Are you ready to enjoy the night on the French streets?

My mother laughed softly, touching my arm with one of her slender hands.

"You should wait until Liz throws the bouquet. Leaving before that can be bad luck.

Superstitious as it was, Kendall widened her eyes and sat in the nearest chair. "You're right.

I didn't even have time to laugh, a confusion of voices and jumps echoed around me, and Lizzie was in front of the group of women, tilting and stretching her body. She was ready to give her luck to another woman, using the bouquet of dark flowers that was most of the time under the possession of those who helped her make her dream come true. My mother sneaked away, without letting go of my arm. Faster than I could record, Gabriel appeared behind her back, wrapping her in a hug. I pulled my arm and walked away.

"Don't run away. "He murmured to her. "The next wedding is ours.

My mother didn't hide her d