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He flashes a crooked amused grin. “I’ll do whatever it takes to make it up to you.”
“Yes, you will,” I confirm. “But first, you need to tell me everything.”
Archer and I end up in the tub as he starts from the beginning. Even I’m amazed by how effortlessly Liam’s plan worked out, though I shouldn’t be too shocked. He’s a pro and doesn’t take shit from anyone.
“That fuckin’ bitch, Dana. I knew I should’ve fired her,” I seethe when he mentions her involvement. “My gut feeling told me something was off with her. The secret roommate. Her being there when the fire happened. She took pictures and kept tabs on me for that psycho. I hope they give her a harsh sentence.”
“Yep, you were right,” he says calmly as he rubs a washcloth over my back. “The detective said Dana was cooperating and wanted to make a plea deal. With her confession and testimony, Krystal will hopefully get prison time.”
“And what’s gonna happen to Dana?” I ask.
“Not sure, but if they charge her as an accessory, she’ll go to jail for sure.”
I didn’t necessarily hate Dana. In fact, I tried to be the best boss I could and even her friend. While I wasn’t perfect at that, I only wanted the best for her. It’s going to take me some time to heal from her betrayal. What did Krystal offer her that would convince her to turn against me?
Hopefully, I’ll get to ask her those questions one day.
Once we’re out of the water and dried off, Archer holds me under the covers like he does every night. I can’t imagine not spending the rest of my life with this man.
“So, you really wanna make it up to me?” I taunt.
He arches one brow. “What’d you have in mind?”
CHAPTERFORTY-ONE
ARCHER
I wakeup with Everleigh’s legs intertwined with mine. After she arrived the night before last, we decided to stay a couple more days to explore. We spent yesterday doing tourist things and shopping.
Then we celebrated all night long.
“Mornin’, hubby,” she murmurs with a sleepy grin.
I smile wide at the sound of that. “Good morning, my beautiful wife.”
Everleigh giggles. “Wow, that sounds so…”
“Weird?”
“I was gonna say amazing, but sure, let’s go with weird.”
I chuckle, bringing her mouth to mine. “Weird. Amazing. Unbelievable. Surreal.”
“All of the above.” She moans against my lips. “Everyone’s gonna freak out when they hear.”
“Do you think Tyler’s gonna kill me?” I ask.
She shrugs. “Should we FaceTime them and see?”
“Sure, might as well do it before we go home.”
It takes Everleigh ten minutes to find clothes and freshen up.
“Good to go?”
“Yep!” She grabs her phone and calls Gemma.
“Oh my God, finally!” Gemma’s face fills the screen.
