Total pages in book: 135
Estimated words: 135955 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 680(@200wpm)___ 544(@250wpm)___ 453(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 135955 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 680(@200wpm)___ 544(@250wpm)___ 453(@300wpm)
My eyes lock with Jewls, who’s swiping away happy tears through her smile. The officiant begins, and a few more tears are shed when Rich officially gives Harley away, him holding her a little longer than necessary before taking his seat next to Amanda.
Right behind Harley’s family, Rowan and her parents sit in the second row. Her face is bright, her eyes gleaming. When she catches my gaze, her smile widens. She may have gone through hell, but she’s rebounded, stronger than ever.
I focus back on Jewls, watching her take Jay’s bouquet. That’s my cue. I hand Ace the ring and wait for what comes next. He repeats his vows, slides the ring on her finger, and she lets out a small gasp.
Jewls leans in and shoots Ace an approving wink.
When it’s time for Harley to repeat her vows, Ace offers his hand.
“Wait for it…” Talon mutters.
“Here we go…” Ford adds.
A little sob escapes from Harley, tears spilling over. She inspects his hand in amazement. The base of his finger is now inked with a scroll of her initial in place of a ring.
We went with him this morning.
It’s fucking badass.
I glance back at Jewls and know she’s thinking the same thing.
Her initial will be inked on my finger.
Permanent.
Ace doesn’t wait for the formal announcement; he takes Harley in his arms and crashes his mouth over hers.
Talon lets out a loud whistle, setting off a chain reaction. My brothers jump to their feet, yelling out. Tom is up, the staff from the bar joining him. Caleb, Toby, and Justin are next with shrill cat-calls.
The members of Sayge and all the guys from the band White Knight chant. The team from MJ Labels right along with them.
Rowan is laughing hysterically as she rises and shouts along with them.
Ace never releases Harley, still kissing her as chaos erupts in celebration. When he finally sets her on her feet, the officiant announces them man and wife to where only a few of us can hear.
Harley takes her bouquet and lets her husband lead her down the aisle to the loud, rowdy calls and howls from all that love them.
I reach for Jewls, linking her hand in my elbow, and lean in to kiss her cheek. Talon takes Shayla’s arm, and Ford does the same with Ginger.
We all follow the couple, bringing our own praise as we pass. When we get to the tent set up for the bridal party, Jewls attacks the newlyweds, forcing me to release her.
“That was awesome!”
“Congrats, brother.” I tug Ace into a one-armed hug.
“You couldn’t help yourself, could you?” Harley directs her question at Talon, her face glowing.
“Never let a good whistle opportunity pass.” He whistles again.
The tent fills with all the parents and family. I pull Jewls aside, wrapping her in my arms.
“You are stunning.”
“My boobs are popping out.”
My eyes drop to her tits, noticing up close they are pressed tight into the material. “Like I said, stunning.”
She grins her approval. “Is it bad the whole time our best friends were getting married, I was imaging all the ways to take advantage of you in this uniform?”
“No taking advantage. I’m a willing participant. My room is waiting—your call.” I wiggle my eyebrows, her eyes heating.
“I didn’t get my chance to beat your ass last time, but it’s not off the table.” Caleb materializes at our side, scowling. “Seriously, you already knocked her up. Can’t you hold it together?”
Jewls’ head whips around, and she punches his shoulder. “Caleb! Watch your mouth.”
“Can you blame me?” I reply smugly, taking her hand back.
His expression turns horrified. “She peed in the bed until—”
“I swear to God, if you finish that statement, my pregnant ass is going to ground with you,” she snipes, lunging his way.
He grins, patting me on the back. “More power to you. If you have any clout with the man upstairs, pray for boys now.”
She growls, her fingers crushing mine. Then he looks at her, his face filling with emotion as he loosens her hand and thumbs her diamond. “Congrats, baby sis. I’m happy for you.”
Her lips purse together, and she goes for him, surprising him with her forceful embrace. “Love you.”
“Damn, I missed the chance to join in the fun.” Toby wraps his arms around her from behind. “Too bad we can’t do a shot to celebrate.”
Last night was a combination of celebrations. With all the families in town, Harley insisted on including our engagement in the festivities. All the women gushed over Jewls just as they did Harley until she’d had enough, declaring all further talk of weddings and babies be directed to the bride.
Jewls forbid anyone to even mention our engagement. Today was about Harley and Ace.
Caleb and Toby drove into Nashville this morning, apparently not getting the memo to keep quiet.
“Major can do shots, right after pictures.” Jewls emerges from the group hug.