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And Maeve needs to understand the responsibility to clean up her da's messes is no longer her burden to carry.
I shrug from my brother's grasp and curl my fist. I point at Malachy with my other hand. "If ya placed any bets in my name, I will kill ya."
He lifts his chin and squares his shoulders, giving me a look like he has one over on me.
It's another thing I loathe.
We both know he does. I can't kill him. Maeve would never forgive me.
And the last thing I'm having is my wife hating me for life.
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Maeve
When I open my eyes, I'm alone. Flashbacks of Da calling in a bet on his phone and Tynan shoving him against the wall haunt me.
It only got worse from there. Da got so drunk, Tynan had to send him to the hotel. The rest of the night, Tynan barely spoke to me. Every time I looked at him, I saw the anger in his expression. Then, when we got back to Brody's, he told me Da wasn't coming today.
I insisted he was.
Our fight escalated until I stormed away and locked myself in the suite.
Why do I want Da there?
Because he's my da and the only family I have.
Tynan is right though. He's just going to be a problem.
I shouldn't let him come today.
I go back and forth, debating until I don't even know why I want him to walk me down the aisle anymore. It all seems silly and stupid anyway. It's not like Tynan and I are in love.
I turn to get out of bed and see a note on the nightstand. I pick it up and read it.
Princess,
Tonight, you're mine.
Your babes.
PS: Don't wear any panties under that dress.
I reread the note and shake my head, groaning. "'My babes'?"
I have to stop calling him that. I thought he didn't like it, but apparently he does.
I get out of bed and take a shower. I dry my hair, step out of the bathroom, and freeze.
My bedroom buzzes with excitement. Alaina, Scarlet, Lauren, Bridget, and Fiona are waiting for me.
Lauren beams. "There's the bride!"
"What are ya all doing here?" I question.
"You didn't think ya would get ready on your own, did ya?" Alaina asks, a twinkle in her eyes and a warm smile on her face I'm starting to get used to.
Scarlet jumps up before I reply, announcing, "The makeup team will be here in a minute. I have to use the bathroom first." She runs off and shuts the door.
