Page 110 of Embers in Our Souls
“Sorry, you don’t get a vote.” He smiles, pulling both of us into him. “You see, I have plans, and I really need this to work out in my favor.”
I roll my eyes, knowing he probably has money on this. “Riv, no.”
“Yes, it’s happening.” He pushes me to one side, Indy to another. I see lines have formed, meaning he already spread the word prior to wrangling us into this.
I see our firefighter crew has lined up to dance with my wife, while a horde of women are ready to dance with me, Scarlet being the first one. At least I see Noah is the first one lined up to dance with his mom.
I look over and notice River is waiting for Noah to finish the first dance with Indy. I scrunch my face in confusion.
“That friend of yours is up to something,” Scarlet says and I bring her into my arms.
“He’s always up to something,” I say, twirling her.
Each dance goes seamlessly. I get a piece of advice from each person. I’ll say Abby has kind words when she dances with me, while Kennedy is just as ridiculous as her fiancé. Most of her advice is dirty.
“I hope you ravage that woman tonight,” she finishes saying, her smile pure evil.
“Um,” I say.
“Oh, I know you’ve got another side to you, Hunter. I mean, you’re probably not as freaky as Malloy, but don’t tell me you haven’t gotten a little carried away on that bike of yours.”
I must blush because right then she pushes away and points at me. Of course, Marissa is next in line and she looks over at her. “Look, I told you. He’s a freak in the sheets. I knew it. How is he not in book club with us?”
“It’s always the quiet ones,” Marissa chides.
“Isn’t there a time limit on these dances?” I question.
Kennedy tosses her hair off her shoulder and gives me a sneaky smile and a wink. She might be worse than River. Either that or she’s learning from him.
I look over at Indy and I notice River is monitoring her dancing. What is going on over there?
“Marissa, I know you’re in on why River is so invested on Indy’s money dance over there. What is he doing?”
Marissa looks away.
“Marissa, tell me.” The minute I hear her explanation, I stop what I’m doing and find myself walking toward my wife and River, unsurprised he’s as immature as he is.
Fifteen minutes later I’m in the kitchen with River, Malloy, Baylee and Indiana. I should add, there’s a penis purse filled with cash on the table.
“What the hell, River?” I protest, arms crossed at my chest.
“I don’t know why you’re so pissed.” The fucker is smiling.
“Indy, how are you not upset?” I look at my wife, who’s counting said money.
She shrugs, a smile pulled at her lips.
“If I may speak, Noah was unaware there was a penis purse on the premises.” Malloy has his hand up as if we’re in a classroom.
“Seriously, Malloy, I expected better from you,” I say, which pulls a snort from his wife, Baylee.
I look over at her and she covers her mouth.
“Sorry,” she says, muffled behind her palm.
“Ty, sweetie, Noah is completely unaffected. He danced with me, then ran off with Kalli. He didn’t see the purse, which did not come out until after I had my dance with him. River pulled this phallic thing out for me to use once there were no children present. I promise, sweetie.” She puts her hand on my forearm and soothes my irritated nerves.
“I really cannot believe you pulled this out at a wedding,” I tell him. “What is wrong with you?”
