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JJ slaps me on the back. “Get used to the concept, motherfucker, the ol’ ball and chain is closing in on you.”
When the coughing fit has abated, I turn on him. “You’re one to talk, considering you’re not married.”
“I was once, and I plan to be again.”
“You are?” Michael looks at him in surprise.
“About time,” Sinclair drawls.
“Really? Once wasn’t enough?” Declan scoffs.
Finally, fuck.“We singletons need to stick together.” I raise my glass, and he clinks his with mine.
“Not that you’re going to be much longer, of course.”
I scowl. “Thought you were on my side.”
“I am.” His grin widens. “Which is why I know the best thing for you is to not resist the inevitable.”
My phone vibrates.Thank fuck.I pull it out of my pocket and glance at the number on the screen. I frown. “I need to take this call.” I pull away from Sinclair’s grasp, then walk to the terrace on the far side of the bar. I step onto the deck, and the noises filter up from the street.
“Hello?”
“That you, King?”
“Knight? Where are you calling from?”
“At base, in between tours.” His voice fades, then picks up. “I’m glad I reached you, man.”
“How are you? How was your last tour?”
“Not good.” His voice is somber. “We suffered heavy losses.”
“Can you tell me which country you’re in?”
“Wish I could, but this one’s a top-secret mission. I only have time for one call.”
“You should have spoken to your sister; she’s worried about you.”
There’s a pause then, “You’re in touch with my sister?”
Oops, yeah, about that. Knight may not haveactuallyasked me to take care of his sister. What? Told ya, I’m an asshole.
“Is that a problem?”
“Should it be a problem?” he growls back.
“It might be when I tell you that I’ve asked her to marry me.”Sure, it started as a fake relationship, but no need to mention that yet.
There’s silence, then he cracks a laugh. "About time you found the balls to tell her how you actually feel."
"Wait, what?" I manage to choke out.
He chuckles. "Bet you thought I’d be pissed off, huh?
"To say the least."
"Am I upset that you’re with my sister and plan to make an honest woman out of her? No. Am I disturbed about what that means? Yes. Am I going to make sure you eat my fist the next time I see you? Abso-fucking-lutely."
