Page 128 of I Could Be Yours

“It might.” I wrap my arms around his waist. “But we’ll all be here to support them, however they need us.”

“It’s a pretty incredible family we’ve inherited with this group of friends, isn’t it?” Nate lifts me onto the counter and steps between my legs.

“It really is.”

“I wonder how soon the wedding will be,” he muses.

“That’s a good question. It’s been all of a week, and the engagement party is already happening.”

He pulls down the zipper on my dress. “I wonder who will end up together at the next wedding?”

“I already have some ideas.” I wrap my arms and legs around him. “Take me to bed and make me yours.”

“Your wish is my command.”

EPILOGUE

NATE

One week later

“You look handsome.” Essie presses her palms to my chest and smiles up at me. She’s wearing a pale pink wrap dress and a hot pink wrap, accented with a silver purse and matching shoes. Her long, dark hair hangs over her shoulders in artful waves. Her makeup is subtle, but her dark eyes pop, and her lips are glossy and tempting, as usual.

“You’re beautiful.” I take her hand and kiss her knuckles.

“What’s that look?”

“What look?” I bite back a smile.

“You’re wearing your devious face.” Her eyes light up. “Like you have a secret you’re dying to tell.”

I lean in, brushing my lips across her cheek until I reach her ear. “I bought you something special for tonight.”

While Essie and Rix were getting their hair done this morning, I ran out to pick up a few last-minute items for Dred and Connor’s engagement party. And I made a stop at Essie’s favorite lingerie store, as well as the jeweler.

Last week my skate was put into production for a short run, and the Terror will be using them during practice. It’s prettyfreaking unreal to be at this point so soon, and definitely something to celebrate.

Essie quirks an eyebrow. “What kind of something special?”

“It’s pretty, and lacy, and princessy,” I hint.

“Oh my gosh!” She claps. “Did you get me the sleep set I sent you a picture of last week?”

One of Essie’s favorite new pastimes is sending me pictures of princess-inspired lingerie, followed by detailed scenes we could act out while wearing it. Sex with Essie is always an adventure, and I’m more than happy to play out these fantasies with her.

“You’ll have to wait until we’re home to find out.”

“Can’t I have a little peek before we leave?”

Our phones buzz.

“Rix and Tristan are waiting for us.”

Essie’s bottom lip juts out.

I suck on it. “Don’t worry, sweetness. I’ll make up for it when I steal you away later tonight.”

She sighs. “Fine. I guess I can wait.” She grabs her purse, and I tuck Dred and Connor’s gift under my arm. We leave the apartment and head down to the lobby.

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