Page 99 of Safe and Sound

At least that’s what the marriage contract said that my uncle Seamus had brokered.

Leaning over my shoulder, Eamon gave a low whistle. “You’re a lucky bastard to be getting that for a bride.”

It was the truth. Not only was Annika a stunner, she had a great personality and a lot of drive. She was an interior designer with a speciality in clubs and casinos. Before our marriagecontract, she’d been suggested to take on my new casino project in Philadelphia.

Since the Celtic Gold was doing so well in Boston, I’d had my eye on expanding to other cities on the eastern seaboard. Because of Caterina’s brother, Leandro, we now had allies in Philly.

“Yeah, I am,” I replied, as I tucked the photo of Annika into my desk.

Eamon tilted his head at me. “Then why do you look like you’re going to your funeral?”

“You know me. I don’t want to be tied down.”

“I would happily let that fine ass woman tie me down.”

I snorted. “Then I’ll let Seamus know you’ll marry her.”

Wagging his brows, Eamon replied, “If she doesn't mind being a cougar, I’ll totally do it.”

“You’re barely twenty, and you want a marriage contract?” I asked in disbelief.

“I don’t want just any marriage contract.” He jerked his chin at the drawer where I’d put Annika’s picture. “I want one with boobs, brains, and big bucks.”

“How poetic,” I mused.

“I’m serious. If you haven’t signed the contract, I’ll take her.”

Rolling my eyes, I replied, “You’re the fifth son. Since Danill wanted an heir for Annika, it took a lot to persuade him.”

Eamon shrugged. “Hey, I was just trying to make this a win/win situation for the both of us.”

“Considering I did sign the contract, it’s a done deal.”

“You’ve officially got a ball and chain,” Eamon mused.

“Not for six months.”

“I can’t believe you’re going to be an old married fart like Callum and Quinn.”

Snorting, I replied, “My marriage won’t be like theirs. Annika and I are marrying in name only.”

“Are you going to keep womanizing?”

“Damn straight.”

“She didn’t put anything in your marriage contract preventing it?

“If anything, I’m surprised she didn’t put in a clause saying wecouldcheat.”

Eamon’s jaw unhinged. “And you’re okay with strange dicks in your wife?”

“Annika isn’t interested in dick unless it comes in the strap on form.”

With wide eyes, Eamon said, “You’re marrying a lesbian?”

“Sometimes bisexual, but yes, a lesbian for the most part.”

“Why?”

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