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“Damn, man, never been sentimental, but you even have me choked up.” Alex scrubs his hand over his chin. “Know she’s always in good hands. We love having her around.”
“Don’t get too used to it. Appreciate any help you can give in swaying her to see my way.”
“What are you going to do when she buys another house?”
I pin them both with my glare.
“She’s not buying another house, is she?”
“Not alone.”
“Damn, man, you better up your game.”
“It’s not a game when it’s forever.”
“Then sharpen your powers of persuasion and do it quick. She’s eyeing a townhome in this neighborhood.”
“I’ll start sharpening right after I take that dog for a run.”
“You are a godsend. That last gimlet is kicking my ass this morning.” Cruz sighs.
I grab the leash from the wall and whistle, Pepper bounding back in. “See ya soon.”
“She doesn’t stand a chance.”
“Cruz, she never stood a chance. These men may be dense…”
I tune out the rest, shutting the door and leading Pepper through the back.
“Short run today, girl. I have a woman to wake up.”
The dog turns her dark eyes to me, her tongue wagging, and I swear she smiles.
I sense his approach, keeping my eyes on the horses roaming the field.
“Quite an event.” Hotch steps to my side.
“Yeah.”
“Cass and I have money and connections, but not sure even we could pull off a wedding at Churchill Downs.”
“Few people can.”
“Then again, getting to know her, not sure anyone would want to piss off Margo Keller.”
I glance over, taking in his solemn expression. The same expression he’s had the last few days when he thinks no one is watching. “Something bothering you, Hotch?”
He takes a large gulp of his whiskey and turns to face me. Yeah, definitely something on his mind.
“Is it that obvious?”
“Figured you’d talk when you were ready.”
“Rowan’s happy.”
“That’s my goal.”
A roar comes from behind, pulling our attention. All the women are on the dance floor around Jewls, who is dancing with Nate and Cooper. They take turns twirling her between them while the crowd cheers.
