Chapter 26With a sigh, Ryland watched as for what felt like the thousandth time Ballard tried to tug at his collar.
“What if she doesn’t come?” Ballard turned to Ryland. “What if—”
“She’ll be here, Ballard. Don’t forget, she asked you to marry her.” Ryland chuckled as he remembered Amelia pointing out that since Ballard hadn’t followed through with his proposal, then she would. “And in front of Queen Lanette. There’s no way she’ll leave you standing at the altar.”
“There seems to be a lot more people here than I thought.” Ballard glanced behind them. “Some are wearing such large hats, I can’t see who they are. But I am glad our friends and family are all here.”
“Yes.” Ryland smiled. “Patrick, Emrys, and Jim made sure to be free. Their detecting agency is proving successful already, and
