Page 87 of Tango

“I had no clue who was all coming. My uncle would have reached out to Ty to invite family, and I’m thrilled he did.” She nodded and looked around the room.

“You’ll be happy to know Demi is gone. Mom had a talk with her.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, basically, she told her she deserves to find happiness, but not with Ty. They always thought Demi was who he wanted. Now they see the real Ty again when he’s with you. He’s happy and back to who he used to be. Once Mom saw that, let’s just say she wasted no time in letting Demi know it was time she moved on.” I really like Ty’s mom. “Mom’s claws will be out now if she ever tries to come back. She’ll protect her young.” She chuckled.

“I appreciate that she did that, and I do hope Demi finds happiness.”

“Just not with Ty.”

“No, I can get scrappy, too.”

“That was such a good answer.” We both had a good laugh.

“Who’s getting scrappy?” Ty tried to hang on to Luna as she did a nosedive toward her mom.

“Me.” I chuckled as Luna grabbed a fistful of her mother’s hair.

“Why?”

“If anyone gets between us.” I held up my hands and pretended they were claws.

“No one’s getting between us.” He dropped a long kiss.

“Get a room.” Shelly laughed. “Come on, Luna, let’s go find something stronger than punch.” She gave her brother’s shoulder a smack then left us alone. We sat at a table and sipped our drinks.

“You want house pranks, you’ve came to the right place.” Olivia had me looking over my shoulder as she stood near the dance floor.

“Who are you talking to?” Savannah peered down at her curiously. Clearly, she caught what I did.

“Fynn.” Olivia showed her the phone screen, and her mother rolled her eyes with a laugh.

“Be sure to tell him about—” She stopped and looked at Ty before she leaned over and whispered something.

“Yes!” Olivia grinned.

“The women here give me the chills sometimes,” Ty joked, and I shrugged in agreement. “So,” he watched the party with me, “what do you think of all this?”

“I think it’s perfect. Exactly what they wanted. Less is more, and I love that Savannah honored their wishes.”

“She did a great job, and what a great place to have it.”

“Couldn’t be better.” I chuckled. “Zack’s just makes everything better. It’s where we all feel safe and happy. I couldn’t think of a better place for this to happen.”

“I was kinda surprised they didn’t have it at Shadows.” He thought out loud.

“I understand why they didn’t. Shadows would limit the guest list. My mother wouldn’t have been able to attend, nor your sister or parents.”

“Very true.” He rested his chin on my shoulder. “Zack’s really is the best place in Redstone.”

“It is.” I beamed at the happy couple then at Ty as he tugged me onto the dance floor. Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett burst through the speakers as Ty pulled me tight.

“Look at that.” I pointed with my chin toward the mocktail bar. “Aren’t they just having the best time?” Ty grinned as he looked over at Olivia and Brandon. They were perched on stools with fancy drinks in their hands. They both seemed to be enjoying making fun of their family on the dance floor.

Ty nodded. “Nice to see him with a smile on his face.”

“He’s going to be just fine,” I agreed.

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