As joyous as she was, no one in that room made her expression light up like her husband. Of course they had guests to entertain, together and apart, but when he touched her arm and asked to steal her away, Pepper was very eager to agree.

"You absolutely may." She turned to face him, hand slipping into his so he could lead her properly to the dance floor. Even that simple gesture gave her a thrill, as Pepper could feel the ring he now wore against her fingers, carefully designed and crafted to compliment hers.