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“What now?” I ask, bewildered by my own choices, overwhelmed by what this is going to mean for us.
“Now you get changed into something nice and we head over to the courthouse.”
“Aren’t there waiting lists? Appointments?”
He clicks his tongue, smiling. “Love, I’m a Crowley. My name opens doors.”
“Ah, so rich and so modest.”
“Honest, more like, but that’s okay. You’ll understand what it means to be a part of my family soon.”
“That sounds pretty damn ominous.”
“That’s because it is.” He takes my hand and squeezes it. “You don’t have to worry though. In a few hours, you’ll be my wife, and your new life can begin.”
He leads me away from the fountain, back toward his house, and I’m not sure if I’m rushing headlong into a fire or tumbling down a frozen glacier, but either way, I’m headed toward something terrifying.
Chapter19
Finn
My breath catches in my throat as Dara comes into the kitchen.
She’s wearing a simple white floral dress. It’s not what I’d picture a traditional bride would wear, but she looks absolutely radiant with her hair down, her eyelashes long and dark, her lips pink, a little tugging at the corners. The top’s low, but still tasteful, and the skirt barely brushes her knees. Heels round it out, adding a couple inches to her height, though she’s still petite.
“What do you think? It’s the best I could do last minute.”
“You look incredible,” I say, coming toward her. I’m somewhat more formally dressed in a dark suit, though it’s a normal outfit for me. “Honestly, it’s perfect.”
She grins at me. “You really like it?” She does a little twirl. “Can’t keep your eyes off me?”
“Makes me look forward to the wedding night.”
Her cheeks flush. “There won’tbea wedding night. Separate beds, remember?”
I make a soft growl in the back of my throat. “You’re going to be my wife. You really think I’m going to let you out of my sight for one second? Especially after looking like that?”
She licks her lips. “Easy, boy. You haven’t locked this down just yet.”
“But I’m going to.” I walk toward her, hands sweating with excitement. “Are you really trying to pretend like you’re going to fight me on this? You really think you want to sleep anywhere but by my side?”
“I think you need to remember—” She jabs a finger in my chest as I get close. “This isn’t real. I’m not your actual wife. And this is all about the baby.” She digs her finger in tighter. “We need boundaries.”
“Boundaries? What are those? All I see is a beautiful woman wearing my ring.”
Her smile brightens as she shakes her head, moving away from me, putting space between us. I want to crush that space, drag her against me, press my lips against her chest. Kiss her hard, mark her, make her mine. Fuck, what is this girl doing to me?
“Calm down, big guy. I’ve been thinking. If we’re going to make this work, I need to be sure you’re not going to come barging into the bathroom every time I’m taking a shower.”
“You think I’m a teenage boy or something? Can’t resist the temptation of a naked woman?”
She covers her mouth, eyes scrunched up. “I think you’re staring at me right now like you want to ravish me, and I’m fully dressed.”
“Maybe you’re projecting.” Although she’s totally right.
“Doubt it. Look, before we go to the judge, promise you’re not going to jump my bones the second we get back.”
“Jump… your bones?” I shake my head, blowing out a breath. “That is the least sexy phrase I’ve ever heard.”
