FIVE YEARS LATER
-ASHER-
"Did you see me, Daddy? I was the best flower princess in the world!"
Lily barreled into my legs, frosting smeared across one cheek like war paint. I crouched to wipe it off, her curls bouncing as she giggled.
"Yes, honey. I've told you, no flower girl in the history of weddings has ever looked as pretty as you." I kissed her sticky cheek, telling her the same line I'd used four times already. She still beamed like it was brand new.
We were at Jake and Emily's wedding reception. It was in a small venue in Brooklyn with concrete floors and industrial furniture that looked like it had been stolen from a loft and polished for the occasion.
After five years of living together, Jake and Emily had finally made it official. It took him some convincing—Walker women d
