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Chapter 10

“Belle, uh, maybe you have the wrong…”

“And you!” She turned on Doyle. “When were you going to tell Aunt Belle? When? After the wedding? After the honeymoon? After your firstborn?”

“But, Belle—” Doyle attempted to interrupt.

“This won’t do at all. I’ll call everyone. We’re having a party. An engagement party. Just give me a list of others you want there. We’ll hold it here. It’ll be the event of the season.” Belle looked at the both of them. “You’re perfect together. Gorgeous and Gorgeous. I can’t tell you how happy I am for you.” She stood on tiptoes to cup Kord’s face in her hand. Kord flinched. Doyle came to his aid by placing an arm around Belle and deftly moving her away.

Kord looked deer-in-the-headlights stunned. Belle was a whirlwind and it didn’t seem possible she could be stopped.

“Belle!” Doyle said, loud enough to be heard over her plots and plans. “Hold on for a second.”