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Tiffany jumped out of Lukus’s lap to go to her brother. “Aiden, I’d like to speak to you in private before we leave for the shower.” She tried pulling her brother to his feet, but her mother cut her off.
“There’s no time, Tiffy. You can talk to Aiden when you get back. I’m sure he’ll behave himself while we’re gone, won’t you Aiden?”
He answered his mother, but never took his eyes off Lukus. “Of course, Mom. You can count on me.”
Tiffany was pulled out the back door by her mother and sisters, all caught up in the rush to leave for the church. She glanced back with a pitiful look. Lukus flashed her his hot-coals grin.
“Have fun at the shower, baby. I’ll be fine here with your brothers and your dad.”
The men waited all of ten seconds before all eyes turned to him and Aiden.
Colin broke the silence. “So, Aiden. Why don’t you tell us what you’ve been holding back while the girls were still here?”
Lukus was ready for a fight. He wasn’t going to be pushed out of Tiffany’s life just because her brother was ultra-protective.
Aiden surprised him. “I’ll handle this one on one, Colin. It’s nothing you need to be worried about. How about I take you on a tour of the grounds, Lukus?”
“Lead the way.”
Chapter Fifteen
Tiffany
The party had barely started, but Tiffany couldn’t wait for it to be over. The church banquet hall was decorated beautifully, and a good crowd had shown up. The gift table was overflowing, and her brother Liam and his soon-to-be-bride looked happy surrounded by family and friends.
Her sisters and mother had been grilling Tiffany every chance they got for details on Lukus. How did they meet? How serious was it? Was he always so damn charming? Why was Aiden so angry with him? The list went on and on. She’d deflected as best she could.
The afternoon dragged on with an endless list of corny bridal shower games, finger-food fare, and non-spiked punch. Tiff could have used a good stiff drink as she watched her future sister-in-law open her third box of bath towels. Lisa didn’t seem bothered, but Tiffany wanted to scream.
She’d been texting Lukus with no reply for the last hour. Every minute that dragged by, her dread grew. On one hand, she was afraid Lukus would fight with Aiden while she was gone. On the other hand, she was even more afraid Lukus would just say “fuck it” and drive home, leaving her to drive back to Chicago with her brother. Her brain told her she was exaggerating, but her heart hurt at the thought of losing Lukus. Seeing him here with her family had opened her eyes to the future she wanted. That future had Lukus Mitchell as the center of her universe. The thought of losing him scared the shit out of her.
I’ll never forgive Aiden if he drives him away.
The burn of the cream Lukus had applied had faded, but the plug in her ass was ever present, keeping her tethered to her Dom even though they were miles apart. She had protested at the time, but it was strange how comforting that hard toy was as she wiggled on her seat.
“Tiffy, are you feeling okay?”
“Yes, Mom. I’m fine. I’m just worried about Lukus.”
“He seems like a very capable young man. I’m sure he’s doing fine.”
“Fine. Then I’m worried about Aiden,” Tiff admitted.
“Why don’t you tell me what your brother is upset about? You know I’m going to find out eventually. Maybe if you tell me, I can help,” Isabella said.
Tiffany glanced sideways at her mom. The rest of the room was engrossed in watching Lisa open gifts. They did have a small measure of privacy. Still, this was not a conversation she wanted to have with her mother.
“It’s nothing. Aiden isn’t going to like any guy I date, is he? He’s always been ultra-protective.”
“That’s true. You two have always been close. Still, is there something I should know about?”
When their eyes met, Tiffany saw genuine concern in her mother’s eyes. She was not trying to pry or judge.
“It’s just, well… Lukus and I have gotten really close… really fast. I think Aiden is worried, that’s all.”
“Close. You mean you’re no longer a virgin,” Isabella said knowingly.
“Mom. Really? We’re going to have this conversation here?”
