She tightened her grip around his waist. “I love you, too, Sin.”
Epilogue
Three Months Later, Friday afternoon,
Memorial Day Weekend
As Sin eased down at the conference table at Develin & Associates, he shot his newest employees a smile. “Update me.”
He’d hired Jessica and Big D, his former General Manager and Club Supervisor from Uninhibited, to help him launch The Develin Home for Runaway Children. Jessica had come onboard as his general manager, and Big D had accepted the position of building and security manager.
Taking Evangeline’s advice, he was building the facility at the same location that had once housed his nightclub. The center was set to open in the late fall, so he and his team had much to accomplish in order to meet that aggressive deadline.
“I’ve spoken with someone from every social services office on my list and they’re all onboard,” Jessica began. “A few of the social workers want to be considered for our in-house spots.”
Sin nodded. “Good. Do you need my help with the interview process?”
“I’m good,” Jessica replied. “Big D has been sitting in on them with me.” She smiled at her coworker. “He’s a natural at asking open-ended questions.”
Big D grinned. “Thanks.”
“All right, Big D, what are our latest hurdles with the construction?”
“The drywall delivery is running three days behind schedule, which means if they can’t get it up by June seventh, I have to push the painters back.”
“Need my help?”
“No. I’ve got a second team of painters—my brother and his crew—lined up if the first one can’t accommodate us.”
“Nice work. I’ve got a meeting next week with the IRS regarding our tax-exempt non-profit status. I’ll let you know the outcome.” He checked his online notes. “That’s all I’ve got this week. Do either of you have anything you need to run by me?”
Neither did, so Sin ended the meeting.
As Big D pushed out of the chair, he said, “About tomorrow, I’m overseeing the rental and delivery of the tent and chairs.”
That made Sin smile. “Thank you. You’re a guest. You don’t have to do that.”
“I’m happy to help out. I’ll see you both tomorrow.”
“I can’t wait,” Jessica replied. “It’s so exciting.”
As Sin walked them into the lobby, the elevator doors slid open and Evangeline got off. “Hey, it’s my two favorite employees from The Develin Center for Runaway Children.”
Jessica laughed. “We’re theonlyemployees.”
“For now,” Evangeline replied. “How are you guys?”
Sin’s phone rang and he excused himself to take the call.
“Hey,” he answered. “Do you have everything?”
Maverick laughed. “Yes, for the umpteenth time.”
“Can I talk to Carly?”
“I’m here, on speaker,” Carly replied. “Are you excited?”
“Very. Do you have Evangeline’s dress?”
