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“Little brother.”He has a brother?“When did you arrive?” They shake hands and do the bro hug thing, his eyes never leaving my body.

“Just in time, it would seem, because, damn, does she look delicious.”

Being self-conscious, I bend to grab the robe and cover up.

“Touch her, and I will slit your throat. We clear?”

Why does that make my pussy so wet?

“Don’t worry, I wouldn’t dream of it. It’s quite clear she belongs to you, anyway.” He winks playfully towards me.

“Liar. Hael.” Daddy reaches for me, and I don’thesitate to go to him. “This is my little brother, Vito. He’s come to walk you down the aisle.”

“Nice to meet you. Daddy hasn’t said a single word about you, so forgive my shock.”

Vito takes my hand and kisses the inside of my wrist, making my pulse flutter, and drawing a warning growl from my man.

“The pleasure is mine, Hael.” His eyes move back to his brother. “Daddy?” A blush flares across my cheeks; it’s habit.

“Your brother won’t tell me his name,” I tease, leaning my head on my fiancé’s chest, loving how his arm wraps around me.

“And you’re marrying him? Goddamn, bro, did you win the lottery with this one.”

Daddy’s lips press to my head. “Yes, I did. Now, let’s get out of here so she can become mine completely.”

As they leave, Piper and Ella return with sly grins on their faces.

“That was so hot.” Piper gleams, fanning her face. “I thought you were looking a little bigger. How did he make that happen? Galen would definitely be interested.”

“So would Theias,” Ella whispers.

“A pill or three,” I murmur. “You’ve both hadbabies; does that not do it?” My eyes flicker to their breasts, and I can see they’re both still producing.

“Well, obviously.” Piper rolls her eyes. “But once the baby-making factory is closed, I’m sure he’ll still want it.”

We share a giggle as they help me into my dress and fix my hair and makeup.

“Ready?” Ella smiles from behind me as the three of us stand in front of the large antique mirror that was hidden by an accordion divider.

“Very.”

It’s not even about learninghisname anymore, it’s that I’ll finally belong to someone who loves me the way I’ve always dreamed of. I’m first in his life, and he’s spent so much time reinforcing that fact. Even looking back on the first texts he sent, realizing they came from a place of obsession and possession, I can see that he was trying to tell me he loved me without saying the words.

I exit the room, where Vito waits for me. “You look stunning, Hael. My brother is a fortunate man.” He sounds sad.

“You’ll find it one day, too.” I know he will. He’s a good-looking man. Tall and muscular, with dark, soul-searching eyes. His forever woman is out there as well.

“One can hope.” He smiles and offers mehis arm.

“My dad is really here?” Looking at Vito, his lips tighten.

“He is.” He sounds displeased.

“You don’t like him.”

“I wanted to end the man for hurting my brother.” He grows more cautious with his words. “Your Daddy doesn’t hurt easily, but when your mother left him for Austin, it was a dark time. When he told me he found you, that he was going to keep you, I laughed. The idea of him opening his heart again was inconceivable.” We pause in the hallway leading to the ballroom, and Vito turns to look at me. “The revenge aspect made more sense until I walked into that room and saw him feeding from you. There’s a vulnerability in such an action with guys like us. I’ve never been envious of another man, but I am now.”

“Thank you?” I say, and the corner of his mouth lifts in a sad smirk.