Chapter Twelve––––––––
Jo tapped her foot in an attempt to stand still long enough for Alexis to zip up her dress. The bride adjusted her bra and centered the straps. “Even in these heels, Pete’ll have to bend to kiss me.” She checked her image in the full-length mirror.
One of the meeting rooms had been converted to a bridal dressing room. The groom had arrived completely outfitted. Alyssa was attending to him. The sisters conversed by text.
“You look amazing. Awesome. Really,” Lexie said.
A slight frown creased Jo’s forehead as she studied her appearance. “The dress is fantastic. It drapes well. Wish I wasn’t so pale.”
“You look beautiful. Dad’ll be speechless.” Lexie stood back and gazed at her step-mother-to-be.
“Thank you, sweetie.” Jo shot a warm smile at the college girl. “Wou
