Page 14 of Something Borrowed

“So you noticed?” Jaxon spoke, disbelief coloring the question.

“It’s impossible not to. Even when you were only home for days at a time, I knew. You were different, are different. You stopped messing with me every chance you got and each time you came home you spent more and more of it with family, instead of a randomgirl.”

Adrianna watched as Jaxon appeared to be baffled by his little sister.

“It means a lot, sis. I didn’t think you and dad even knew what the things I’ve seen were doing tome.”

Adrianna filed that comment away, feeling there was something more to it than a passing remark.

“Well, I’m fairly certain the pair of you aren’t getting married right this moment, but if you ever do, I’d be honored to return the favor.” Jim smiled, shaking Jaxon’shand.

“Whoa there, we had sex. We’re not engaged.” Jaxon laughed and caused Adrianna to flush a deep crimson yet again.

“If we’re all quite through, I’d like to not make this the next human interest story for the news. Can we just enjoy the wedding?”

Jaxon slipped his arm around her, tugging her close and dropping a kiss on the top of her head. “I’ve got two days of leave, and I think enjoying them is the perfect solution.

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