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“On it,” I say, reaching for my sunglasses in my cut pocket.
“I’d do it myself, but you know Belle will kill me if I’m not back in time to fuss at me about wearing a damn suit.”
“You’re wearing a suit?”
“Suit pants, just to keep my wife happy. But no jacket. And no fucking tie.”
I chuckle. Beast certainly met his match in Belle. He’s so crazy in love with her. And if there is one person in this world who could make him dress up for an occasion, it’s her.
I think about Ella and my stomach tightens.
Think about me leaving her naked in my bed less than an hour ago.
Think how I’m counting the minutes until I touch her again.
“Don’t worry, I’ve got this,” I reassure him. “But do me a favor?”
“What?”
“Check in on Ella for me. Ask her if she’ll stick around for the wedding.”
“You haven’t asked her already?”
I’ve been so preoccupied by being with her I completely forgot to ask.
Didn’t even remember today was Sticky and Dani’s wedding.
Because I’m getting lost in her.
“With the Bratva hanging around, I wasn’t even sure if there would be a wedding.”
“You know I always organize extra security. There’s no reason for it not to go ahead.”
“Still—”
“Still…you’re an idiot. You like this chick, and it’s got you rattled.” His expression evens out. “Time to let go of the past, don’t you think?”
Easier said than done.
Instead of addressing the comment, I ignore it. Like it isn’t even a thing. “I thought I’d have enough time to sort it out today.”
Beast looks at me like I’m a fool who has no idea when it comes to women. “She’s going to love me asking her if she’ll stick around to go on a date with you. Should I pass her a note asking if she likes you, too?”
I give him a good look at my middle finger.
“You’re an asshole.”
He shakes his head. “Fine, I’ll tell her she’s coming to a wedding she should already be coming to.”
We both walk outside. Beast continues in the direction of the clubhouse while I head toward the driveway and climb into the truck beside Bear.
CHAPTER 46
Ella
It’sthe day of Sticky and Dani’s wedding, and the clubhouse is abuzz with preparations. The ceremony is being held outside in the garden and then celebrated in the bar afterward. Mya, the club girls, and some of the old ladies help Mrs. V. and I decorate the bar.
When everyone disappears to get ready, I go to the kitchen to collect my keys and bag.
