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“He’ll find his way back.”
We all turned at the sound of Loretta’s voice. Her long nightgown was rumpled, and she looked exhausted.
“I hope so, Mama.” Easton wrapped an arm around her shoulders and kissed the top of her head.
She patted his chest and tried to smile. “You’ve got a plane to catch.”
His brow furrowed. “Not that I’m aware of.”
I cleared my throat and pushed up off the couch. “You don’t know everything.”
He looked at me quizzically. “Now’s not the best time to head out of town.”
“We won’t be gone long,” I said.
Loretta gave him a little shove. “We’ll see you tomorrow.”
I kissed her cheek and hugged her tight. “Thank you for helping me.”
“Anytime.”
“What the hellis in your pocket?” I demanded the second we were on the elevator.
Easton hesitated with his finger above the L button. “Lobby?”
“Yes.”
“I didn’t pack for a trip.” He rested his shoulder against the mirrored wall.
“You didn’t need to.” I pointed toward his pants. “Stop avoiding the question.”
“What makes you think there’s something in my pocket?” The tease in his eyes made me want to scream and jump him at the same time.
“Because I see your arm flexing all the time when you have your hand in there.”
With a dramatic flair, he produced a familiar heart-shaped stress ball. I stared at him incredulously.
“I don’t leave home without it.” He gave it a squeeze before he dropped it back in his pocket.
“I gave that to you years ago,” I protested.
“It comes in handy.” He shrugged but there was no indifference in his expression. “You’re always with me.”
I slid my arms around his waist and looked up at him. “I love you.”
I said the words often to my family, but with Easton, I’d been more judicious. He needed to see they weren’t spoken lightly, that I meant them wholeheartedly.
“Love you too, Heartbreaker.” He brushed his lips against mine. “Now tell me where we’re going.”
I flashed him a mischievous smile. “To have a redo.”
Epilogue
Easton
We forgotto close the curtains.
Vegas sunlight pricked at my closed eyelids. I smiled and stretched my arm out beside me. We hadn’t gotten much sleep, but I was more than happy to see my bride again.
