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Holden: Did you see him at the office yesterday? He couldn’t stop smiling all day. And I know it wasn’t because Faceframe is offering us a settlement that’s going to make us even richer.
Me: Fuck them. I’ll happily take their money for the bullshit they pulled behind our backs.
Me: Regardless, you do know that I’m part of this text group ... don’t you? You’re talking like I’m not even in here.
Easton: You’re a man in love. It’s good to see, brother.
Me: That’s a big word.
Holden: Have you said it out loud yet?
Me: No.
Holden: You will. When you’re ready. But you will.
Easton: But you do feel it, don’t you?
Me: Fuck . . . yes.
Holden: My man, you’ve come a long way. How about you meet us for lunch? We have some celebrating to do.
Me: Jovana just walked through the door. Let me see what’s up for today and I’ll get back to you.
“Baby,” I growled, setting my phone on the couch as she walked into the living room, where I was sitting. I held my arms open, and she sat on my lap. “How’d it go?”
She kissed me.
Slowly.
I could taste the champagne on her tongue. It was as strong as the lavender and vanilla coming off her body.
Her arms stayed around my neck even after she pulled her mouth away. “I found a dress.”
“You did?”
She nodded. “And Mom really loved it on me, too, so they did a fitting today and they’ll do one more a week before the wedding to make sure it hugs me just right for the big day.” She traced my lips with the back of her thumb. “I can’t wait for you to see it on me.”
I’d never seen her in white.
Not a shirt, shorts, or jeans.
Not even a T-shirt or tank top.
It was a color she just didn’t wear.
I held her cheek, holding her face in front of mine. “You’re going to look fucking gorgeous.”
“How do you know?”
“Because you do right now and you’re barely wearing any makeup and your hair is in a nest on top of your head.” As she smiled, I added, “It’s not the dress or the makeup or the way you’re going to have them fix your hair, Jovana. It’s you. You’re gorgeous no matter what.”
She gave me another kiss, lingering against my lips. “Everything that comes out of your mouth is a ten on the sexy scale.”
I chuckled. “But it’s the truth.” With my palm cupping her cheek, my fingers diving into her hair, I pressed my mouth onto the vacant side of her face and took a long, deep inhale of her scent. “There isn’t a single woman I’ve ever seen who even comes close to comparing to you.”
“You’re sweet.” Her hand clasped mine. “And now I need to go for a walk because all those women you just spoke about ... they’re going to be seeing me in that beautiful dress and I need to look my absolute best.”
“You’re going for a walk now?”
