“I know that.” I glance over her shoulder as Declan approaches.
“One dance?” he asks me.
“Um…” I don’t think having my wanton body pinned up against Declan’s is a good idea. “I don’t…”
“She’d love to.” Jamie Beth gives me a shove. “Have fun, newlyweds.”
I glare at her as Declan holds out his hand. Of course, the fast song ends, and a slow song is just beginning.
Reluctantly, I take his hand, and he wraps his other hand around my waist. Determined to keep space between us, I immediately start rambling. “This has been a great reception. The space heaters have worked out perfectly. Are you having a goo…” The words die on my lips as I raise my gaze to meet his.
Because. His eyes. Are. Hot.
He’s looking at me with unfiltered heat, and he doesn’t try to hide it when we lock eyes.
I swallow so hard it hurts. Kind of like this moment.
“Mia.” Declan’s hand tightens on my hip, and I step further into him.
He looks down at my left hand on his shoulder. “How do you like the ring?”
“I love it,” I say honestly. “However did you know what would suit me so well?”
“I wasn’t sure exactly,” he says. “I hazarded a guess. I’m happy you like it.”
“I adore it, honestly. But I had no idea you were going to give me an engagement ring. Especially since…”
“I know.” He sounds sad when he adds, “I know none of this is real.”
But it feels real. So real that I break away from him. “I think I need to go home,” I say. “You know, to your…” I stumble. “Our...cabin.”
“I’ll come with you,” he says immediately. “Your key is in an envelope there, and I’ll show you around. The last time, we didn’t have time to…”
I catch his eye, and his lips twitch. I don’t bother fighting my smile, and he stops trying. God, he’s gorgeous when he smiles.
“Right,” I say. “I don’t think lack of time was our problem. More like we were a little distracted.”
Declan’s still grinning. “I’ll let my parents know we’re leaving. They’ll still be here tomorrow for that family brunch Ned set up for all of us, so tonight’s goodbye won’t take long.”
I go kiss my father goodnight, along with my aunt and uncle, and then I fend off Jamie Beth as she playfully offers to play chaperone.
“Ha, ha. Everything will be fine,” I tell her.
“I’m staying here at the house for the night,” she says. “Cooper said they’ve got plenty of spare room. So, if you change your mind and need a third wheel to prevent anything happening…”
Declan returns from his round of goodbyes and asks if I’m ready to go home.
Home.
For our wedding night.
Well, this shouldn’t be awkward at all.
“Completely ready,” I say to him.
I kiss a smiling Jamie Beth on the cheek. “See you tomorrow.”
Chapter Fifteen
