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Cain looked over. Jet was laughing hard at something. As always, she was herself, no holding back. “I think we’re both lucky bastards, having women who never gave up on us.”
“Cheers to that,” Vander said. “Now, I think I might drag my wife off into a dark corner.”
The band switched to an upbeat song and more people headed for the dance floor. Night was falling over New York, and lights flickered on around the rooftop.
Cain spotted Dante Fury leaning against a railing. He walked over to join the man.
“Fury.”
The man turned. “Shade. Or should I say Cain now?”
Cain nodded. “Shade is gone.”
It was true. He wasn’t the same man he’d once been. Shade had been closed off, not letting anyone close. Loving Jet, and her loving him in return, had changed him.
“Congrats,” Dante said. “She seems like a hell of a woman.”
“She is.” Cain swirled the ice in his glass. “I heard you’ve been busy down in New Orleans.”
“Yeah. My brothers and I had some run-ins…with people out to hurt what’s ours.” Dante’s tone darkened. “They’re regretting it now. We’ll always protect our people.”
“You need any help, I’m there,” Cain said.
“Thanks, Cain.”
As the man walked away, Cain thought about the people who mattered to him. The connections he’d made. Over the last year, he’d let more and more people into his life.
He wasn’t alone anymore.
There was a deepwoof, followed by Jet’s laughter. He looked up and saw her patting down a large German Shepherd. The good-looking dog was wearing a pink bow tie, and belonged to Boone Hendrix. The man was standing beside Jet, shaking his head.
Boone had turned down the opportunity to work for Sentinel Security. The guy seemed easy going on the outside, but Cain saw the hints of his demons, even though Boone hid them pretty well.
Yes, Cain recognized some of his old self in Boone. He knew for now that Boone needed the solitude of his farm in Vermont. Cain hoped the guy found what he needed.
Jet looked up and saw Cain watching her. She blew him a kiss.
He set his glass down and headed her way.
“Boone, is your dog trying to steal my wife?”
“Probably,” Boone said. “Atlas has a thing for pretty ladies.” He whistled, and his dog bounded over to him. “Come on, Atlas. Let’s give the newlyweds some privacy.”
“Hello, Mrs. Cavanagh.” Cain pulled Jet close.
“I like the sound of that,” she said.
“Me too.” He lowered his head and kissed her until she moaned.
“We can’t leave yet,” she said breathily.
“We could sneak out. I really want to fuck my wife.”
She groaned again. “I have to toss the bouquet.”
“So toss it, then let’s get out of here.” He bit the side of her neck and felt her shiver. “I promise I’ll make it worth your while.” He slid a hand down and squeezed her ass.
Jet stepped back. “Hold that thought.” She raced over to Hadley, Devyn, and the others.
