Page 46 of Worth the Vow

He barks back a laugh. “You were there, so you should know it wasn’t either of us.”

I blanch as I try to think back to what he’s referencing. “Can I have a clue?”

“Sure. I believe you met your favorite romance author that same weekend, and she may be the woman who enjoyed the benefits of a night around the fire pit.”

“No way!” I shout, then cover my mouth in shock as Matt silently shakes with laughter. Lowering my voice to a whisper, I say, “Addie and Chase? Seriously? I had no idea!”

“Good to know the gossip didn’t make it too far, then. Addie would have been absolutely devastated.”

“She still doesn’t know that people saw?” I ask.

“No one saw. She confided in Monica and Victoria. They were as clueless as you.”

“At least that didn’t make the damn gossip website,” I muse, stifling a laugh when Matt jolts. Oh yeah, big brother. I know more stories about you and your wife.

“Is that stupid marmot still wreaking havoc on the town up there?” he asks suddenly, obviously going for a conversation redirection.

“Uh-huh,” I say cheerfully. “Lots of stories on the website about him stealing things from the hotel. Clothing, shoes, jewelry. He seems to be able to carry a lot in his little paws.”

“Somebody should shoot that fucking marmot. Put the whole town out of its misery,” he mutters.

No one would. Mason the Marmot is revered in Eternity Springs, for reasons I still don’t understand. I do, however, know why Matt doesn’t like the marmot, but I’ll save that torture for another day.

Matt walks around my car, opening the trunk. “Where are your bags?”

I look at him in confusion. “Uh, I’m holding them?”

Now it’s Matt’s turn to look confused. “Didn’t you bring anything extra? How the hell do you expect to last the weekend with next to nothing in your bags?”

I throw my head back in laughter. “Matt, I’m single with no kids. This is all I need for a weekend.”

Matt chuckles. “That makes more sense. Even a night out with my crew needs an extra suitcase or two.”

When I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket, I pull it out and see Dominic’s name on the screen. Growling, I’m ready to answer, but Matt grabs the phone from me. He answers it. “She’s busy.”

“Who the fuck are you?” I hear Dominic shout.

Matt chuckles. “I’m with Kate. Who the fuck are you?”

“Her fucking husband, asshole.”

“Maybe remember that the next time you decide to treat her like shit.” Matt ends the call and triumphantly hands the phone back to me. “Turn off your phone. Let the motherfucker stew. You’re entitled to a relaxing night of sleep before my son undoubtedly wakes you up at dawn.”

Before turning off my phone, I see a text from Sienna, and immediately respond. Her dad might be a complete dick right now, but she did nothing wrong.

Sienna: Are you okay?

Me: I’m fine, sweetheart. Just decided to get away for the weekend.

Sienna: Can you tell my cousins I said hi?

Me: Still tracking me?

Sienna: I like to track you.

Me: I know you do. Do me a favor, okay?

Sienna: Sure.

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