Page 36 of Timeless: Encore

She didn’t though. One session and she was out. I can’t—and won’t—force her. Ultimately, keeping addiction out of our lives is what’s most important. We’ve talked about it to death, though, and Iknowshe feels the same way.

After all, she was with me in the park that day.

And, as a son of an addict knows, actions speak louder than words. So far, so good. She’s back to herself. Confident. Sassy. Witty. God, she’s so fucking sexy.

We’re good. We are.

“When’s your dad getting here?” Fee ties her bathrobe closed as she walks past me in our closet. “I want to be mostly ready. I’m mentally preparing to entertain the kids so the girls can get ready at Zoey’s.”

I spin her around as she passes. Lay a huge smooch on her lips. “Can you still taste yourself?”

“Can you?” Fee pulls away to sit at her vanity.

“Is it me or is our sex life the best it’s ever been?” I walk behind her and rub her shoulders.

She looks at me through the mirror, lust in her eyes. “People say being married the first year is the hardest. In our case you’re the hardest. All the time. God, my clit is still tingling.”

“You can’t say that to me and not let me fuck you again.” I cup my cock, which is now, in fact, hard as steel.

She wags her finger at me. “Uh, I can and you won’t. At least not now. Go think about some wrinkly grannies or something. There’s too much going on. You’re going to have to wait until we get back from the wedding.”

“Fine.” I cross my arms over my chest and pout.

Faintly, I can hear the doorbell. Olga or Zeke will let Ty in, but it’s showtime so I sneak in another kiss with Fee and head downstairs.

When I’m halfway downstairs, I realize Ty and Carter are both standing in the foyer. It’s funny, rock journalists always write about how much I resemble my dad but I swear I do a double-take. Ty and Carter look like actual twins. It’s weird. I never noticed any similarities before. It must be the light.

I give them each a bro hug. “Are you hungry? Fee made Korean spiced chicken fingers, some sort of slaw situation and homemade rolls. I think Mia’s having her lunch.”

“Fuck, yeah. I was hoping she left something for us to eat.” Carter bolts toward the kitchen. “Mia? Mia?”

Ty and I exchange looks and follow close behind.

“Grandpa, your beard is tickling me,” Mia squeals when Carter picks her up and smothers her in kisses.

“Don’t tell me you’re too old for snuggles. You don’t want to break an old man’s heart.” Carter boops her nose. “Or, maybe I smell bad. Do I stink? Tell me the truth.”

Mia takes a deep, long sniff. “Nope. You’re good.”

Ty is still a bit awkward around my daughter, but he tries. “Are you excited to be a flower girl, miss Mia?”

“It should be fine.” She rolls her eyes. “I’ve got to make certain Lena knows what to do. She’s so little, it’s a lot of responsibility.”

God, I love, love,loveher. “If you’re finished, can you go upstairs and help your mom? We need to get your Uncle Ty ready to get married today. When Lena gets here, your mom will help you get ready in your room.”

“Lena is here.” Jace strolls through the door holding his sweet, blonde daughter in his arms.

Connor’s behind him with Torin and Tristan, who are sound asleep in their car seats.

The afternoon is a whirlwind. Full of laughs. Mischief. Brotherhood. We manage to get dressed in our suits. Fee fixes all of our ties, leaving us four handsome motherfuckers time to relax before walking the short distance to Ty’s house.

“You nervous?” I nudge Ty.

He studies his phone. His face is serene. Calm. “Nah. I’ve been waiting for this day since I met her. She just read the note I left for her. I’m pretty sure this is gonna be the best day of my life.”

“I’m so honored you asked me to be part of the ceremony.” Carter grabs Ty’s hand in one of his. Takes mine in the other. “I will never forget this day. And what it means.”

An unexpected wave of emotion whooshes through my body. I’m choked up looking into my dad’s eyes. Glancing over at Ty, I can see he’s emotional too. “We’re family,” I whisper.

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