“I’m sorry, babe.”
“No. No, don’t be. This is wonderful! I have a custom dress from Gwen, more food than I ever dreamed possible at a wedding feast, and the cake they designed is absolutely amazing. I couldn’t be happier.”
“Well, it sounds like you’ve got it under control.”
“One thing I need. Someone to walk me down the aisle,” she said with a sad hint to her voice.
“Well, you could choose anyone from Belle Fleur. They’d be happy to do it for you. It’s totally up to you.” She didn’t say anything and waited patiently for her to speak first.
“I’ve got a few ideas,” she said calmly. “I’ll let you know. In the meantime, I’ll be dreaming of you tonight while I’m naked in our bed.”
River growled, low and filled with need. He could feel his cock rising just at the thought of her naked body between their bed sheets. Priscilla laughed.
“I love you, River. Be careful. If Morris is anything like his step-sister, he won’t stop.”
“We’ve got it under control, babe. Stay safe and warm. We’ll be home soon.”
“Oh! I forgot to tell you that I did get to see a wedding this morning. On the property.”
“Who the hell got married?” he asked, confused.
“Hawke and Tara. They walked into breakfast and announced that they were going to be married. Before I could even ask any questions, there was a priest, a cake, flowers and a celebration like I’ve never seen before. That’s when I knew that my wedding planning was in the right hands.”
“It definitely is,” he laughed. “Well, I’m happy for the two of them. I don’t know her very well but Hawke has been with us for a while. He’s a good man. Did he, uh, tell you about his skills?”
“He did,” she said with a smile in her voice. “I didn’t believe him at first but then of course, he showed me. Absolutely remarkable. All of them that were exposed are remarkable. You don’t have any unusual skills I should know a about, do you?”
“Only in the bedroom,” he said seductively.
“Hmm, well, I’ll have to put those skills to the test when you get home. I spent some time with Forrest and Maddie, helping them with the kids.”
“You did?” he grinned to himself.
“Yep. Poor kids are really sick and mom and dad aren’t feeling all that great either. But it did teach me something very important.”
River wasn’t sure he wanted to hear what she’d learned. Being around multiples was taxing on anyone, even those that had multiples. But for someone not used to being around kids, it could change their perspective quickly.
“What was that?” he asked hesitantly.
“That having four at one time, might not be so bad. Sleep well, River. I love you.”
The phone went dark and he stood on the deck, smiling down at the blank screen.
“Satisfied now, asshole?” asked Cole from the upstairs window. River turned and saw a dozen faces grinning at him from various windows and doors. He could only laugh, nodding.
“Yes. Very satisfied. Thanks for asking.”
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
“Boss, I don’t think this is a good idea,” said Cliff. “This warehouse leaves us wide open in the center. They could climb up on the catwalks and move around on the beams. It’s not safe.”
“I know,” he said calmly. The men all stared at him as if he’d lost his mind. He slowly walked the concrete floor, the heels of his ridiculously expensive Italian dress shoes clicking, giving away ever step he made.
“Boss, if you know why are we here?” asked Cliff.
“We are here because this is where they will be. We will be in the warehouse next door. Once I know that the man I want is here, we will have them trapped. You’ll surround them and we’ll kill them all. But I will kill the man responsible for my father’s death.”
“Sir, do you even know which one it is?” he asked.
