Page 98 of Fatal Thrill
“Perfect,” Jaya and Parker said at the sametime.
Savanna faced Jaya once more. “Thank you for joining the weddingparty.”
“I’m honored.” And she was. She’d never dreamed that Savanna would ask her to be a bridesmaid and that Beatrice could somehow pull a miracle from her hat and find a dress for Jaya that nearly matched the others. “But you people are killing me. I don’t know how you do it. One life-threatening crisis after another, and you manage to pull off a wedding? After your reception,I’mgoing to need a honeymoon before I have a nervousbreakdown.”
The other women laughed and Savanna took Jaya’s hand, pulling her toward the door. “Save that thought. I have a little surprise foryou.”
Parker grinned and Jaya frowned as the sisters hustled her into the hall, where she heard music swell, and down to anotherroom.
As Parker threw open the door, Savanna pushed Jaya through. Jon, in full tux, waited for her. Colton was there too, along with Ruby and her fiancé, Jax, and Beatrice with Sloane on her hip. Sloane was dressed in a pretty red dress with white leggings and black leather shoes. She clapped and waved at Jaya,smiling.
Jaya stopped, the sight of Jon looking so handsome taking her breathaway.
“Jon?” Her hand went to her lower abdomen as she saw the serious look on his face. Had something happened with his dad’s release from prison? “What is it? Is everythingokay?”
He came to her, pulling her into his arms. “Everything’sfine.”
She drew back. “Then what isit?”
Taking a small jeweler’s box from his inside pocket, he popped it open, revealing a huge, sparkling diamond ring. “Jaya Hottie O’Sullivan?” He went down on one knee. “Will you marryme?”
Jaya’s fingers shook as she lifted them to her mouth. She’d never seen such a beautiful ring. It had to be a couple carats, set in a titanium band that sported smaller diamonds around thesides.
How could he affordthis?
They’d discussed a few things surrounding the baby, but with everything else going on, they hadn’t had many quiet moments alone to talk about their relationship. Of course, in the few moments they did have, there hadn’t been much talking. Kissing, sex, sleeping—plenty of that, but words hadn’t seemednecessary.
She searched his face, looking deep into his eyes, as the corners crinkled from his big smile. This man meant everything to her, and even though they had some tough obstacles to overcome, she couldn’t think of anyone she wantedmore.
“Jon Wolfe, I would love to be yourwife.”
A cheer went up from those around them and Jon took the ring and slipped it on her finger. He caught her up and kissed her deeply, and when he released her, she was pretty sure her lipstick wassmeared.
As another round of the music swelled from the hallway, Beatrice handed Sloane to Jax and clapped her hands together. “All right, let’s do this people. Let’s marry these twocouples.”
“Two?” Jaya looked between Jon and Savanna, their faces full of deviousness. “You mean, we’re getting marriedtoo?”
Savanna nodded. “Might as well. You’re both dressed for the occasion and Jon’s friends are all here. A lot of yours too, as well asFinn.”
Jaya shook her head. “We’re not stealing your thunder. It’s your wedding day, Savanna, and while I appreciate everything you and Trace have done forus—”
Jon stopped her. “We’re not stealing anyone’s thunder. Trace and Savanna are getting married as planned in front of several hundred people. After their ceremony, the minister is meeting you and I, and a few of the Rock Stars, back here. We’ll say our vows, and then we can have another ceremony wherever and whenever you want. Our parents can be there and you can have any kind of wedding you’d like, maybe even honor our native peoples. But I’m officially making you my wife today, J. I’m not letting another day of my life go by without being bound toyou.”
Her eyes burned with tears. It wasn’t just her lipstick that was going to be smeared. “We’re already bound, you goofball. How did I get so lucky to findyou?”
Jon touched her cheek and brushed a light kiss over her lips. “I’m the luckyone.”
Colton appeared in her peripheral vision rolling his eyes and interrupting their perfect moment. He slapped Jon on the back. “Enough with the mushy stuff. People arewaiting.”
“I second that,” Beatrice said, kissing Sloane on the forehead and fluffing her bridesmaid dress. She waved a hand and led theprocession.
As everyone filed out, Jaya looked down at the ring on her finger. “How in the world did you afford this? You didn’t sell the cross on the side, didyou?”
He drew her forward, following the others as they made their way to the church’s ornate nave. “Yeah, about that. I have money. A lot of it, in fact. I need to invest some, according to Beatrice, and she has an idea for your business that I think you might like, if you’re still looking forinvestors.”
Jaya’s mouth fell open. “You’rerich?”
One tuxedoed shoulder shrugged. “One of my uncles ran a casino in North Dakota, and when he died, he willed his estate to me. I gave half to my mom for her dog rescue, but I still have more money than I know what to dowith.”
She whacked his arm. “And you were going to tell me this when? What did I say about no moresecrets?”
He chuckled. “We haven’t had our pepperoni pizza yet, so I didn’t get around to it. I’m going to spend a lot on you and our baby, so get over it. We’re going to upgrade your mom’s living arrangements too. Trust me, I’ve got it all plannedout.”
