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“You sure are having a great time,” he murmured, lacking the lick of jealousy in his voice.
Elias had no reason to get jealous. I had a ring around my finger now, I was all his.
Every time I reminded myself, my heart soared.
“Look at how happy everyone is,” I enthused, watching women giggle and men grin as they danced. “Warmth is radiating everywhere!”
Elias grinned, looking absolutely pleased with himself. He then looked at Bruno and noticed his scowl. “I’ve actually come to speak with you. I apologize, but I only know you as a dog. I don’t remember your name.”
“Bruno,” I explained, noticing Elias was being genuine rather than trying to pick a fight.
“Right,Bruno,” he corrected as he tightened his hold around my waist. “I’d like to speak to both you and the woman. Lily.”
Bruno was frowning, unmoved.
“Please,” Elias pressed, his smile remaining but growing tight.
Elias learning patience wasn’t going to be a one day lesson. At least he was trying.
“One conversation,” I promised Bruno, hoping to ease the agitation coming from my friend.
“Fine,” Bruno agreed, his eyes softening when he looked down at me. “But if he even thinks about touching Lily–”
Elias scoffed. “My hands are clearly busy if you can’t see for yourself.”
I shouldn’t smile, yet I laughed without thinking.
“Come on,” I urged, “let’s find her and go somewhere quiet.”
I already knew what Elias was up to. It was one of the few things I demanded when I first came to his home a week ago.
Lily looked uncomfortable and Bruno happily kept her at his side.
Elias looked at her, sending a smile in her direction. “I apologize for purchasing you, dear. If I knew I’d get my wife in the end, I wouldn’t have threatened to snap your neck.”
Lily grimaced, her face matching mine. I didn’t know of the small details, just the bigger picture.
He then looked at Bruno, ignoring the glare pointed in his direction. “I also apologize for my men shooting you. I hope your recovery is going well. While I know you won’t apologize, I forgive you for trying to kill me in the process of taking your girlfriend back. My shoulder is healing nicely.”
Bruno was never one to hold his temper well. His face said it all. He wanted to finish the job. Thankfully, before Bruno could act on his feelings, Lily wrapped her hands around his arm.
“We appreciate your apologies, Elias. Let bygones be bygones and hopefully we can move forward,” she enthused.
Bruno grunted, his anger extinguishing at her touch. “What she said.”
Elias clapped his hands together, pleased with himself. “Perfect, then let’s return to the party and enjoy ourselves,” he urged.
Bruno and Lily were never happier to leave us.
Before Elias could follow, I stopped him.
“Thank you,” I told him, “you doing that means a lot.”
He nodded, his eyes trained on where the other two disappeared. “Of course, darling. Though, I have to admit, I didn’t do it for you this time around. Funny enough, I’m starting to feel remorseful for my actions. Pesky little feeling.”
My brows shot up, my surprise impossible to hide. “Really?”
He chuckled softly. “Seeing them happy and knowing I could have ruined it because of my greediness, yes, really.”
