Chapter 32
-:- CHAOS -:-
Wedding day at last. In some ways, it feels like I got to this point quickly, yet I can’t wait to make this woman mine. All the brothers seem to find their woman and know instantly that she is the one.
Corey is laughing as he steps into Wings’ bedroom, which we commandeered to get ready. His cheeks are rosy, and he’s glowing with health and excitement. He is so different now that I can’t help but think he and I were lucky the day I grabbed him.
“Dad, did you see I have black pants, new boots, and a denim vest?”
I look again at Corey and give him a huge smile. “Yeah bud, I saw, and you are gonna look cool. You remember what to do?”
“Yeah, Dad, I know,” Corey drawls, then the little fucker rolls his eyes at me.
Once we are dressed and looking damn good, I have to say, I give us both a look-over. Black pants, boots, white shirts, and our vests as Corey calls them. I slicked his hair to the side with some gel and gave mine a tousled look on top. Yeah, all ready to go.
Wings steps into the bedroom, looks around, and notices we’ve left everything just as it was. I know like myself, he keeps things in their place. Although he and Heather mess with each other they accept personal space is just that—personal and private.
“Are you both ready?” Wings asks as he gives us both a look over.
“Yeah I’m ready, Uncle Wings,” Corey replies excitedly.
Nodding and squatting in front of Corey, Wings says, “Remember to walk slowly, smile, and then at the end you step to the left and stand still.”
“Okay. I can do that,” Corey nods with such a serious look on his face that I cover my mouth to hide the smile.
“Victoria is here. She’s using Mia's and Axel’s room. Mia is fussing around her along with Bitty. They are laughing like loons,” Wings informs me while smirking. “Mia had the kids all dressed up and gave them to Amelia and Sybil, telling them firmly they had better keep them clean.”
I laugh because how does anyone keep the twins clean for longer than five minutes! “I bet that went down like a lead balloon.”
“It’s called penance according to Meat, who is finding it all highly amusing. I only found out because Star told me. Seems Meat has been watching some tension going on in the kitchen, and he was about to step in when Victoria and Mia did. Seems your woman has a soft spot for the underdog, Chaos.” Wings taps Corey on the head and leaves before I can say anything about this underdog comment.
Walking into the common room, I easily notice all the flowers around the room, garlands with bows, and ribbons hanging against the walls. Mia and the women have been busy, and I’m very grateful that they are making this special for Victoria.
The kitchen is decked out around the eating area, and the back door is framed in flowers. The place smells sweet with the scent of flowers.
“It's pretty isn’t it, Dad?” Corey asks and takes my hand. That movement tells me he’s not as calm as he’s trying to show.
I give his hand a small squeeze before I respond. “It is, and I bet your momma is going to be thrilled.”
Outside, a set of seats has been placed on each side, creating a walkway through the center. At the top is an archway with flowers, and even I have to admit it looks romantic.
As we get to the top near the archway Axel appears and gives me a huge grin. “Are you ready to become a responsible person now, Chaos?”
I chuckle as I answer, “Yeah responsible, but I’ll still be Chaos.”
Lincoln appears and places his hand on Corey's shoulder. “Come on, Corey. You are supposed to be at the top, not here. You can’t do your job if you are in the wrong place.”
I watch as Corey and Lincoln amble toward the kitchen door and turn back to Axel. “You got this, Pres?”
Axel puffs up and gives me a look down his nose, “Of course I’ve got this, I’m in charge, ain’t I?” I can see by the sparkle in his eyes that he’s yanking my chain.
Looking over my shoulder, I take notice of the brothers, each sitting with their woman. TwoCents and Paisley, Stitch and Gemmy, Colton and Nyx, Hammer and Tilly who is holding Quinn, their daughter. Jig and Kenzie who have BigDog laid at her feet. That’s just a few that have found their forever, and I can’t wait for my forever to start.
When I hear the music I chose start, my heart flies nearly out of my chest.How Long Will I Love Youby Ellie Goulding. It’s the only way I can tell her how much she means to me, andisgoing to mean to me.
Turning to watch Victoria walk toward me I smile. Corey is holding her hand, and his chest is so puffed out it’s a wonder he stays upright. Victoria looks down at him and has the softest smile on her face. She whispers something to him, and he nods, giving her a beaming smile in return.
She has a cream dress with a cream jacket. She looks beautiful, and I don’t think she’d have looked any better if she’d gone traditional with a wedding gown. But I can’t imagine her in a puffed-up white wedding dress.
