“Paperwork can always be filed. But I think Jesse wants this. And I think you do too.” She pointed to the diary on the bed with her free hand. “Always have.” Ella closed her eyes, fighting the desire to cry. Her mascara might have been waterproof, but she doubted the rest of her face would survive the waterfall. “Jesse would never risk my life. If he’s saying vows tonight, it’s because he’s decided he can best protect me this way. Work the case with me under his protection at the same time. Two birds. One stone.” She sniffled, the tears imminent, damn it. “Tonight won’t be real for him, and no
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