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This was a cold reminder of why I couldn’t do that. In the span of a moment, all of those plans were yanked out from under me.
My vision of the future now was a black hole.
“You’re up.”
I turned. Lexie stood feet away, already dressed in a magenta jumpsuit and jet black heels which added at least three inches to her height.
I understood the message.
She had on her armor for the outside world. I was no longer allowed to see the Lexie I loved most. The casual, mismatched, vulnerable one.
She didn’t spare me a glance, all smiles for her brother. “I thought we’d go have breakfast this morning. Just the two of us. Chocolate donuts or pancakes?”
“Do we have time for that before we go get suits?” Eric looked to me.
“Good morning, party people. I come bearing gifts.” Teague opened the box of donuts I’d asked him to pick up on his way.
“Donuts!”
Lexie glared as she stalked toward me. She put her mouth to my ear. “Dragging this out is flat-out cruel.”
I inhaled that sweet scent that was only Lexie and committed it to memory. I’d likely never be this close to her again.
Damn that stinging sensation. This wasn’t the time or place.
“Why is your nose red?” Teague asked, offering me a donut.
I opened my mouth to decline but decided to pick one up. This was something I only did with them. Yet another thing I’d miss.
“Allergies.”
He narrowed his gaze but let it go. “Lex, you look lovely. Are you going with us to pick out suits?”
“I just found out about the plan.”
“If you want, we can drop you by the rescue on the way. Pepper could use some help with the wedding. She just wants something simple, and you’ve got style.”
“Why are you all up so early on a Sunday?” Beau stumbled in wearing flannel pajamas.
“I’m getting a suit today. One that’s made for me,” Eric said.
He was so grateful for all the little things. I hoped one day I could take a lesson from that.
Beau high-fived him. “Fun.” She lifted her chin to Lexie. “What are you up to? Are you working today?”
“No. I thought Eric and I could go to breakfast, but he already has plans.”
“I sent Pepper a text that I’m dropping you by to help with the wedding. She sent thank you back in capital letters.” Teague held up his phone so we could see.
I checked my watch. “We should be going soon.”
“I’ll go get dressed,” Eric said, bolting from the kitchen.
“Think he’ll be that excited after he’s been at the tailor with you forhours?” Teague groaned. “And was I supposed to wear a suit to go get a suit? Seems to defeat the purpose.”
“You can wear whatever you wish.”
Beau grabbed a donut. “I’ll go get ready too. We’ll get this wedding planned today.” She hooked Lexie’s elbow. “Help me pick out something to wear. I love having you live here.”
