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“Are those really real?” Nero is leaning over Payton’s shoulder, looking at the bracelet as his wife holds it up to catch the light.
My face scrunches. “Dude.”
“Just asking,” he says, like I’m the one in the wrong.
“What is this for?” Savannah asks as she touches the diamonds.
“It’s tradition,” I tell her as I pull Val back into my side. “All the women in my family have them. And now, through Val, you’re all part of my family.” I gesture to the four women.
My wife. Nero’s wife. King’s wife. King’s sister.
The women of The Alliance.
“Not sure how to feel about you buying my wife jewelry,” King mumbles, but Savannah thanks me before making him help her put it on.
Val steps over to help Aspen, and Nero looks ready to slit my throat while he fastens the bracelet on his wife’s wrist.
When Valentine turns back to me, and I see she’s blinking, I hold my arms out.
She walks into my body, wrapping her arms around me in a hug.
“Thanks, Big Guy. That was really nice.”
Hearing her use that name, I squeeze her tighter against me.
“You’re welcome, Shorty.” I rest my cheek against the top of her head.
Her hands grab hold of the back of my shirt. “I’m sorry about the ring.”
Her voice is quiet, so I match it. “What ring?” I know she’s still wearing the one my mom gave her. And even though I love seeing it on her, I kind of hate how it covers up one of theDominics circling her finger.
She leans back so she can look up at me. “The one I, well, threw out the window.”
I smirk. “Oh, that one.”
Val grimaces and nods. “I’m not sure I’d do it differently, but it was really pretty. And I do feel a little bad.”
“There’s a reason I didn’t ask my mom for the family ring,” I tell her honestly.
She lifts a brow, and I’m glad to see she’s not on the verge of crying anymore. “You knew I’d throw it out of a moving vehicle?”
“Maybe not that exactly. But I did figure the chances were high you’d do something to it. After… Ya know.”
Thankfully the light expression stays on her face. “You did deserve it.”
I smirk at her. “A little bit.”
She slides her hands down and around until she grabs my hips, holding herself steady as she looks up at me. “Since you’re so clever, tell me that wasn’t a real diamond in that ring.”
“What’s with everyone asking about them being real?” I look past Val and find everyone staring at us, clearly listening to every word we’ve said. “The diamonds are real, alright.” I tell the room. “They’re mine. And they’re fucking good.”
Val reaches up and slaps her hand against my chest. “That was huge!” When I grin, she smacks me again. Lightly. “The diamond, idiot.”
“Yeah, well, toss it or not, I’m not going to give my wife a fake diamond when I’m a fucking diamond importer.”
King hums and nods. “Good investment.”
The money guy approves, so that’s good, I guess.
