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Swallowing hard, I worry about where this conversation is going. My stomach feels like lead and my head feels light. I’ve always wondered about my mom’s relationship with David.
“David, you encouraged her to break my rules, to sneak out of the house, and the police even caught you two skinny dipping!” My grandmother’s voice is shrill, and I must sway because Levi is immediately hugging my body to his.
“Mother Superior, I doubt this is something you should be airing on our wedding day,” Levi rumbles.
“I don’t understand,” I murmur, and David startles, as if I hit him. There’s this look of regret and guilt that crosses over his face, and I get this overwhelming need to ask a question.
“There’s always more secrets with this family. I know Maxen isn’t my father. Please tell me I didn’t just marry my brother. I’m freaking out over here.” I try to breathe, my chest getting tight. “I can’t breathe,” I pant, and Levi holds me tighter, mumbling in my ear. Now we really have an audience. My grandmother’s face is white, and David is shaking his head.
“No!” David says, continuing to shake his head as my grandmother looks over at me in shock. “I promise, I would have put a stop to your relationship the moment I found out about it, if I was. I don’t know who your father is, Chastity, but I always knew Maxen was too much of a scumbag for you to be his. Charity deserved so much better than him.”
“Child, what is the meaning of this?” Grandmother asks in horror.
I’m safe, so I take a few deep breaths and stand a bit taller as I stare back at her. “Maxen Andrews is a predator and a terrible human being. He confessed that he is not my father. Therefore, he has no business setting foot on this property. If he decides one day that he needs to speak to me, don’t let him. Is that understood, Grandmother?”
My voice is even, calm, and soft as I speak, the words only intended for us. My grandmother looks as if she may fall down, but nods. Levi’s warmth from behind bolsters me, and he absently rubs my skin which is covered in goosebumps. This is the only indication that I’m still overwhelmed right now.
“I… swear, I had no idea,” she says softly. “Chastity, if your mother had come to me—”
“You would have cast her out the way you did me,” I finish for her. “My poor mother must have decided he was the only choice for her, and look how that turned out. I just want to cut my cake and retire with my husband for the night. It’s been a long day.”
Levi squeezes my arms, and I can practically feel how pleased he is with me. Pressing against me, I can feel his cock and I shiver.
“It’s been a very long day, and I’m sure my wife is tired,” he rumbles, the vibrations making me wet.
Nodding, I swallow hard. David chuckles under his breath, and I struggle to keep myself from looking at him. I’ll turn redder than a tomato if I do.
“Of course,” Grandmother says. She looks as if she’s unsure what to do with me, but today has been very enlightening. It shows I have some protection against her now. I don’t plan to openly defy her, but I will stand up for the things I want. It’s the only way I’ll ever get my daughter back.
And I will get her back. She may be in good hands right now, but she’s my whole world, and she belongs with me.
Levi guides me back to the main table, and I smile when I’m supposed to, as we cut the cake. After an interminable period of time, we are finally released from our obligations. Sighing in relief, I look around for the guys.
I don’t see Jonas or Ash, and I push away the tendril of disappointment I feel. I’m glad that I was able to dance with Bast and Jonas, and I know Ash and I still have things to work through, but I was hoping he could put aside our differences and dance with me too.
If I’m meant to be their Eve, then he’s going to have to accept me. We’re a family now.
As happy as I am about our wedding, I wonder if the guys have misgivings. Yes, they gave me the ring, but what if they decide to change their minds?
Biting my lip, my teeth release it as I smile at Bastian. He shoots me a wink and I sigh. He looks delicious in his suit, an extra jacket slung over his arm.
I can only assume that one of the guys forgot it.
Walking over to him, as Levi says his last goodbyes to some older men that look important, he opens his arms up for a hug. Squeezing me to him, I breathe in his citrus and vanilla scent.
“We seem to be attracting attention, but I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you look,” Bastian murmurs as he pulls back.
Eyes widening, I struggle not to glance around to see who is looking at us.
“There are a lot of important people here today, so Levi told us to be on our best behavior,” he says with a small smile. I’m glad my intuition was correct, but hope my little blow up with Grandmother isn’t looked upon badly. “Ash wasn’t feeling well, so Jonas is with him now. I’ll be sure to tell them all about how amazing you were when you stood up to your grandmother.”
“Could you hear us?” I ask tentatively, flushing as I think about everyone witnessing that.
“No, but I have gotten very adept at lip reading,” Bastian says with a grin. “I have a penchant for gossip. I don’t spread it, but I like to know all the juicy details.”
Giggling, I shake my head. “Naughty boy.” I laugh. His eyes darken with lust, and I lick my lips as I enjoy having his eyes on me.
“Levi is a lucky man. I hope he treats you well,” Bastian says seriously.
