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“And a merry Christmas to you, Mr. Mitchell.”
DYLAN
ACE PULLED HIS Lamborghini into the drive, and as the gates shut behind us, I reached across the console and took his hand in mine.
Tonight had been a huge success, millions of dollars had been raised, and by this time next week, many of those who were in desperate need of help would be getting some of the assistance they needed. It wouldn’t take care of all of the problems these organizations faced, but knowing we’d helped contribute in some way made me feel a sense of purpose—especially at this time of the year.
I rested my head back against the car seat and looked over at my handsome husband. Ace was one of the most generous people I knew. Not only with his money, but with his time, his life, himself in general. People wanted so much from the man they knew on the screen, and every time he made someone’s day by smiling their way, I fell in love with him a little more.
“This weekend was wonderful,” I said into the dark interior.
Ace pulled the car to a stop and turned to face me. “It was, wasn’t it?”
“Mhmm. Great to catch up with friends and then do something fun that will help people who really need it.”
“Agreed. And even though it was touch and go there for a while, I thought it all came together well in the end.”
I smiled, thinking of the blackout and then what had followed. “I think it’s safe to say it worked out better than well in the end. I don’t think there’s been such a public engagement of celebrities since you.”
Ace lifted my hand to his lips and pressed a kiss to the back of my knuckles. “Since us, you mean.”
“We did make a statement, didn’t we?”
“We sure did, Daydream. I like to think that maybe we somehow gave Viper a hand tonight. You know, to be able to put it all out there in front of the world.”
I liked that thought too. “I’m happy for them. It’s clear they’re mad about one another. I thought their bandmates were going to pass out in shock. Viper was quite the player before Halo came along.”
“So was Logan before Tate. It’s amazing what the right man can do to you.”
I turned Ace’s hand over and rubbed my thumb over the back of his hand. “Want to know what this man is going to do to you?”
“Hell yes I do.”
I reached over and pressed the release on Ace’s seatbelt, and when it retracted, I placed my hand on his chest and brushed my lips over his. “I’m going to take you inside…”
“Hmmm?”
“Lay you out in bed…”
“Oh, I like this.”
I grinned and moved my lips up by his ear. “And suck your big candy cane.”
Ace started to laugh, a rumble of joy vibrating out of him as his wide shoulders shook.
“My candy cane, huh? That’s what we’re going to call it from now on?”
I sat back on my side of the car and reached for the handle. “Would you rather Santa’s pole?”
Ace’s mouth fell open, and I couldn’t stop laughing as I pushed open the door and climbed out. Then I turned around and leaned down to see him sitting exactly where I’d left him.
“Whatcha waiting for, Hotshot? This boy’s got a sweet tooth, so get your fine ass out of this car and upstairs.”
Ace’s smile was packed full of sex, and when he finally walked around the front of the car and we headed toward the front door, he said, “You are definitely going on the naughty list this year.”
I chuckled and kissed Ace’s cheek. “As long as you’re there with me, I don’t much care.”
“Then let’s go. I’ve got a big candy cane with your name on it, and I really want to give it to you.”
Laughing, we made our way inside and up to our room hand in hand. There, we fell into each other’s arms and reconnected in a way that was made extra special at this time of the year.
Love, laughter, friendship, and cheer—this weekend had been full of all of those things, and tonight in an arena full of strangers, we’d shared a moment in time that would help the less fortunate. I couldn’t think of anything more fitting for this time of the year than reaching out and giving to my fellow man.
And speaking of my fellow man, it was time I got to work and landed the both of us firmly on that naughty list.
