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Eliza took Anton’s arm and tugged him close. “A little accident, Anton, do not fear. Cassie has time to change.”
His posture relaxed at the insistence of his petite wife. Dressed beautifully in jewel green tones, Eliza offered a bold contrast to her brother. Cassie never quite understood how the vivacious women had fallen for her stern sibling but somehow it worked. A smile curved his lips.
He leaned in and brushed a kiss to Cassie’s cheek. “You do look wonderful, regardless, Sister.” He stepped back, his stern look returning.
“She’s yours to keep out of trouble now, Whitehurst.”
Luke chuckled. “I have my doubts I will manage.”
Anton gave a bemused smile. “Me too.” He clapped a hand on Luke’s arm. “Well, good luck to you.”
Cassie watched her brother leave the hallway, his wife on his arm, and shook her head. “I think that might have been him giving us his approval.”
Luke nodded. “I do believe so. The mere fact he has not slapped a glove across my face is a good sign.”
She wrapped her arms around his neck and drew him close. “You two shall be friends again once more, I am certain.”
“I believe so too.” He inched his arms around her, splaying one hand on the small of her back.
Cassie sighed at the touch. “I cannot wait to be married.”
He smirked. “Not long ago you declared you might never marry. Now look at you.”
“Yes, look at me, all covered in soil,” she said dryly.
“Iamlooking at you.” His eyes darkened.
“And what do you see?”
He kissed the tip of her nose. “A woman.”
“Well, yes.”
“A beautiful woman.” He kissed her forehead. “A clever woman. A bold woman. An amazing woman who has utterly bewitched me.”
“That’s more like it.”
He chuckled. “A demanding woman.”
She grinned. “And right now I demand a kiss.”
“You are trouble, L—” He stopped himself and offered an apologetic look. “You are trouble, Lady Cassandra.”
With a shrug, she brought her lips close to his. “I do not mind being Little Cassie so much these days. So long as I amyourLittle Cassie.”
“Always,” he vowed, knowing that was one vow he could keep. “You’ll always be mine, Little Cassie.”
THE END
