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Tessa shrugs. “I’m excellent with my tongue.”
I point in her direction. “Don’t start.”
Cash squeezes my hips. “That is not the proper response.”
“And what is?” I ask coyly.
He throws up his hands. “You tell her I’m better.”
“Oh my God, you guys are like teenagers.” I pull away from Cash. “Go find your brothers, and I’ll see you in a bit.”
Cash grabs my hips before I can slip away, and he pulls me flush against him with a wicked smile. “I’ll see you at the altar, my bride.”
I smirk. “I’m your wife.”
His grin grows. “I know, just wanted to make you say it. And you’ll forever be my bride, Gracie. Just like you’ll always be my Angel. I love you.”
“Love you too. See you down there, Whiskey.” I lift up to sneak one more kiss before turning away from him to fix the makeup he just destroyed.
Cash
“This place is incredible,” Chasesays beside me. I have to admit I was a bit taken aback when Grace said she wanted to get married at Blithewold. I thought for sure she would have picked the winery since she’d launched her business so spectacularly at the venue. People were quickly learning about the program that she and Caris had begun, retreat dating for the wealthy. Although, as Grace likes to say, it’s not only for the wealthy. Her goal is to empower women. She offers an array of eligible bachelors who treat her ladies with the utmost respect and allow the women to decide how they want to live their lives, whether that’s at home with their children or in an office, or in some other facet—it’s all about giving the women control.
But I still like to tease her about it since so many of the bachelors are extremely wealthy, good-looking men on the East Coast. She’s had baseball players and musicians join her list, not that I’m at all surprised—if there was one thing I learned when I met Grace it’s that she is an excellent businesswoman. But when I pointed out to Grace that it would be good for business to have the wedding there, she reminded me of the bamboo garden at Blithewold.
“We could start the honeymoon early, Cash, old times’ sake and all,” she said with a wink. I could practically see her writhing against my face, and that was enough for me to rent out the mansion for the entire weekend. Grace doesn’t know it yet, but we’ll have the grounds all to ourselves tomorrow.
I adjust my tie again, searching the crowd for my sister. I know things have been more than difficult for her lately, but I can’t imagine she’d really not show up for my wedding.
As if on cue, Cat strolls in with Jay who is trailing her by a few steps. Great, now I have to deal with that asshole today. I was really hoping he wouldn’t show up given how our last blowup went when he found out I’d left James Spirits penniless and debt-ridden.
“Cat, wait,” Jay says, grabbing her by the elbow. She visibly stiffens and turns around to say something to him. When she’s finished speaking, he looks like he’s been put in his proper place. He stares at her for another moment and then takes off to the bar.
Cat continues toward us with determination on her face. She hugs Carter first, then Chase,and when she reaches me, I hold my breath, ready for disappointment. When a whisper of a smile tugs at her lips, I feel my entire chest fall. “Cash Money, I can’t believe you’re finally getting married.”
I smirk. “Already married, Kit Cat.”
She glares at me haughtily. “A quickie wedding at town hall doesn’t count.”
“According to the State of Rhode Island it did.” I hold up my left finger proudly.
She laughs. “Come here.”
Hugging my sister closely, I feel the weight of the last few months finally drain from my body. I’d worried we’d never get back to this closeness. I think she knows I did what I did for our family though. And it seems she’s moving on from Jay, if their conversation was any indication of how it’s going, so hopefully she’ll be happier in the long run. “You going to stay up here with us?” I ask, motioning to my two brothers.
“Wouldn’t be anywhere else,” she replies, pushing Chase over so that she’s the one standing closest to me.
My person, my best friend, my sister, exactly where she should be.
“So, what’s going on with you and Hanson?” I ask, testing my luck.
Cat shoots me a look. “Can’t talk about it now.”
“You guys want anything?” Chaseasks. “I’m gonna grab a drink before the ceremony. I think I see a cute bartender over there I want to hit up later.”
Cat laughs and Carter shrugs. “I’ll come with.”
“You’ve got five minutes,” I say, pointing at them both. “Don’t be late.”
