Zach was going to sweat through his tux. He tugged at his bowtie, wishing he could breathe. Nerves skittered down his spine as he kept watch on the door to the high school gym. No Lexi. Just as there’d been no Lexi for the past half hour. Despite Eli’s assurances that she’d promised to come, Zach wasn’t at all sure she’d show. And if she did, would she be wearing the dress? Half his plan hinged on Mama Morales refusing to let her out of the house without it. God love the woman for being on his side. He’d taken a risk calling her up and asking for her help. But Lexi’s mom was, at heart, a romantic and had spent years expecting something more to happen between him and Lexi. Evidently, he was the last one to get on board. He just hoped he wasn’t too late.
Staying away and giving her space th
