Holding On (Love In Montana Book 3)

Rihanna's eyes filled with tears of joy at his confession. She couldn't believe her ears. Did she hear him correctly? Did he really love her? "You l love m me?" She asked as tears fell from her eyes.

"Yes darlin," he whispered, wiping her tears, and smothering her face with little kisses.

"You've made me the happiest woman on earth, Hunter. All my dreams have now come true. I'm so glad that I listened to my heart and stayed back," she told him. Hunter pulled her close and kissed her lingeringly. The love making that followed was the most beautiful and overwhelming as both tried to prove how much they loved one another.

The next day Rihanna and Robbie went to Wildcreek ranch to spend a day with her family while Hunter went to work. In the evening Hunter and her brothers went out to celebrate in a pub. It was a bachelor bash for Hunter while Rihanna was showered with gifts on her bridal shower. Baby Andrea gurgled with happiness seeing Robbie.

The decorations from the wedding arch and reception party venue had been cleared. Rihanna's wedding dress as well as Hunter's and Robbie's tuxedos had arrived too. The bridal party too bought their dresses from aunt Charlotte's boutique while the men chose to wear the same tuxedos as they did for Rex's wedding.

"Ryan's not returning to Fordsville. He and Georgia are settling in Vegas, " Renée told Rihanna.

"I think that's the best decision considering how Georgia's family is," said Rihanna. They discussed about Anastasia a little and finally when Hunter returned, it was time to go home.

"Did you drink a lot?" Asked Rihanna with her hands on her waist. Hunter shook his head.

"Not at all. I had to drive you two home," he told her as he drove with a drowsy Robbie.

"Mommy, daddy hurry, my eyes are closing," said Robbie.

"Sleep if you want to. Daddy will carry you to bed," said Rihanna.

"You know baby Andrea has learnt to hold my finger. I think she knows I'm her big brother," said Robbie with pride.

"Really? That's awesome. You're the best big brother, Robbie," said Rihanna and Robbie looked satisfied.

They reached home and Hunter unloaded her gifts. They all carried them inside to Hunter and Rihanna's bedroom.

"Mommy, can we open them now?" Said Robbie, eyeing the gifts excitedly.

"We can open them tomorrow. Come on, it's time to go to sleep," she told him. After tucking him to bed, Rihanna went to her room to take a shower. But before she could close the door of the en-suite, Hunter walked in.

"Hunter, let me shower, " protested Rihanna.

"We can shower together. Why waste precious water?" He said with a smirk. Rihanna smiled while Hunter filled the bathtub with water. Then he went in and pulled her onto his lap, his hardness slipping into her warm, tight folds. After some passionate love making, they bathed one another and dried themselves.

Lying on the bed Hunter pulled her into his arms. "I love your family. The like the way they've accepted me and made me feel wanted. Your brothers gave me such a friendly bachelor bash that it reminded me of Derek, my own brother. If he would have been alive, he would have done the same for me, " said Hunter. Rihanna just held his hand, trying to give him comfort.

"I'm so glad that you liked it, Hunter. I'm sure Derek's watching you from wherever he is. He should be feeling happy seeing you so happy, " she told him. Hunter looked at her.

"Really? You think so?" He asked.

"Yes. I'm sure. Your loved ones always stay around you even after death. They can watch over you but they cannot comfort you. If you're happy, they feel happy.  If you're sad, they don't find their peace at all," explained Rihanna. Hunter nodded.

"Robbie and I are happy. I think my family will also be happy seeing us," said Hunter.

The next two days they checked up with their wedding preparations and soon the day passed by and it was their wedding day. They drove with their stuff to Wildcreek ranch in the morning. While Rihanna used her old room to get ready, Hunter used Ryder's room.

Just as they had planned, the wedding arch was decorated beautifully with blush pink roses and tulips interspersed with fresh, red roses and white flowing tulle wrapped around the arch. The white chairs were tied with red satin ribbons and the aisle was strewn with red roses.

As Rihanna walked towards the aisle as the wedding ceremony was about to start, she gasped seeing all her favorite flowers. The whole place looked so vibrant and romantic just like she had always dreamed of. Her wedding was perfect,  the type she had always wanted. She stared at Hunter looking hot and droolworthy in an off-white tuxedo. Even Robbie wore a similar tux and they looked like father and son. As if feeling her presence, Hunter turned to look at her and froze seeing her looking like his queen.

The long flowing tulle skirt and the crystal embellished bodice made her look ethereal when the crystals caught the light of the sun reflected upon them. There was a warm glow on her skin making her look radiant and happy. He was thankful to God that he had her in his life. He couldn't have asked for more.

"Wow Mommy, you look like a queen," said Robbie.

"She is, isn't she?" Asked Hunter, still looking at her as if mesmerized by her. Rihanna blushed at his scrutiny.

Renée nudged her. "Hunter can't take his eyes off you. Shouldn't you tell him who got you ready?" Asked Renée with a giggle. She had done Rihanna's hair while Raine had done her makeup.

"I did the main part okay?" Said Raine. Rihanna smiled indulgently at the two.

"Both of you did an awesome job. That's what sister's are for, right?" Said Rihanna. All three of them hugged one another.

"Why am I not getting any hugs?" Asked a grinning Ryder.

"After the wedding ceremony please, Ryder. You'll smudge my makeup and spoil my hair with your bear hug," said Rihanna. Ryder grinned. Everyone knew that he was the naughtiest in the family.

Granny and her mom had tears of happiness in their eyes as they watched Rihanna.

"All my children will be settled now just like yours are, " her mom told aunt Katherine.

"Yes. It's a very satisfying feeling. Now just wait for your grandchildren to arrive, " said aunt Katherine with a smile.

"I know," said Rihanna's mom. Keith Wilson approached his daughter with a calm and indulgent smile on his face.

"Shall we?" He asked, holding hid arm for her to take. A few minutes ago they already had a father daughter moment inside. 

Rihanna placed her hand in the crook of his arm as everyone geared up for the bridal procession. Finally it was time to get married.

The next whole hour, after a heart touching wedding ceremony, they were finally declared man and wife. The whole family clicked pictures as Hunter dipped his head and claimed her lips for a possessive kiss, branding her for life. They were man and wife at last and the happiest of them all was their little son Robbie. He clapped and jumped up and down with excitement. God knew what his best friend Toby might have explained to him about a wedding but whatever it was, he looked happy.

After the wedding ceremony was over, an excited Robbie walked up to them. "Finally God has made you ready for a baby," he said, clapping his hands. The wedding photographer laughed while Rihanna's face flushed with embarrassment. In fact even Hunter looked a little uncomfortable. Thankfully Adelaide saved them from further embarrassment as she led him to baby Andrea to click a picture of the two.

"Mrs Bradshaw, how do you feel?" Asked Hunter with a glint in his eye.

"Happily married, " she said with a wide smile, feeling as well as looking happily married. "How do you feel Mr Bradshaw?"

"Taken for life," he told her. "We'll leave immediately after the cake cutting, " he told her.

"I'll talk to Robbie again. Children tend to forget," said Rihanna.

"Is everything packed up and ready?" Askwd Hunter.

"Yeah, don't worry," said Rihanna. She had explained to Adelaide about Robbie's likes and dislikes earlier and had packed a bag full of his clothes, toys and other necessities for him. Adelaide had already arranged it in the nursery.

Hunter and Rihanna walked towards the reception party venue, eagerly waiting for it all to get over so that they could spend some time alone with one another.