

Since Paul was ready to run for office, but not marriage, he hired Alliance to find him a suitable bride. The voting public wanted their politicians married and stable.

Paul and Shannon Wentworth had a wedding arrangement due to last two years, less if Paul didn’t obtain the popular vote. Eliza’s husband, Carter Billings, would vacate said post in a little over a year and a half. She had married Paul Wentworth, the Republican candidate for the governor seat. Shannon Redding, now Shannon Wentworth, was the bride du jour. “You’d be running behind Shannon reminding her of the cake cutting and bouquet toss.” Long, sleek black hair trailed down her back in dark contrast to Meg’s short blonde bob and amber eyes. She wore her pregnancy with the grace and elegance of a woman due her title. “If you planned this little party, you wouldn’t be standing beside me sipping champagne.” Eliza Billings, first lady of the state of California, rested a hand on her six-months-and-counting baby bump. “If I ever decide to leave the matchmaking business, I’ll have to consider taking up being a wedding coordinator.” Meg Rosenthal lifted her flute glass and smiled at the passing bride.
