Page 80 of Savage for You

Montana made a reservation, so we’re seated right away at a big round table that’s set up for Autumn. When I look over at Autumn, her eyes are shimmering with tears. She looks at Montana and gets up to hug her, and I see her whispering in Montana’s ear. Montana pulls away and smiles at her and kisses her cheek. Autumn sits between Talon and Xander, and Montana is between Talon and me.

The food is amazing. The dishes are served family style. That’s what we are though—one big happy and crazy family. I look at Montana and she’s already looking at me with a smile on her face.

“What are you thinking about, handsome?”

“Just how happy I am to see my little sister happy and loved.”

“She is, and I’m so glad to have come back into both of your lives,” she says with a shy smile.

I lean down and give her a soft kiss on her lips. In this moment, I know for sure that I’m in love with Montana. I just need to figure out a way to tell her that’s special. She is special and she deserves to know that.

“Get a room!” Xander yells out.

“Eww, that’s my cousin.”

“And my brother. Gag.” Autumn scrunches her nose in disgust.

“Oh, just wait till it's you guys, then we will see how it is.” I smirk.

Montana rolls her eyes and gets up to go to the restroom with Autumn. I watch them walk away and smile.

“You love her, don’t you?” Talon asks.

“Yeah, man. I do.”

“Good, but don't you hurt her, because honestly, Dylan was a shit boyfriend. You have the power to destroy her, and I’m telling you…if you do, I will end you,” he says with a stone-cold face.

“Two things. One: I’m glad she has you in her corner, and two: you don’t need to threaten me. I won’t hurt her. She has my whole heart.”

“Good. I like you, man, you’re a great guy. I’m glad she has someone who wants her for her, and not what she can do for them. I can’t wait to play Ohio. I miss some of the guys on the team, but I can’t wait to wipe the smirk off Dylan’s face. That fucker thinks he can get my cousin back,” he says with an eye roll, and I stiffen.

“What do you mean, Talon?” I say with an icy tone.

“He’s been talking about how he’ll get Montana back, and Theo told me that when they play us that some of the guys will try to pancake you. He’s delusional to think that she would ever want him again.”

“Fuck that, we won't let anything happen to you, Rocky,” Xander says.

“No, man, we won't. You are more than our captain and quarterback; you’re our friend, and we’ll protect you. That’s a promise,” Talon adds on.

“Thanks, guys.” I nod my appreciation.

The girls come back, and they sit back down. The waiter comes back out with a cake for Autumn, and we sing for her. It gets cut up and it’s the best red velvet cake with cream cheese icing I’ve ever had.

“Oh my gosh, who made this cake? I’ll need to get one for my mom's birthday,” Xander asks.

Montana and Talon look at each other and smile.

“Really? You like it?” Montana asks.

“Yes, it’s very good. Can you please let me know so I can order one? It’s my mom's favorite.” Xander says while eating the last of his cake.

“Sure, just let me know when you need it, and I'll have it done— I made it myself. Or you can ask Autumn because her cake designs are amazing,” she says with a shrug.

“My gosh, woman, if this man fucks up, I’m swooping in myself,” he says with a snicker. He turns to Autumn. “Would you be willing to make it?”

“In your dreams, Xander.” I pull her close to me and kiss the top of her head.

“Yes! I’ll see if Montana will help with the cake because my recipe isn’t this amazing, but I would love to make Jenna a cake.”

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