I couldn’t love the man more. I feel bad for thinking he was up to something nefarious after that kiss. I’m so happy right now.
“Oh my God, Kate. Ya look good. I’ve missed ya so much.”
“You missed me? My heart was broken when we came home, and you were gone. I didn’t know what happened. Da said he didn’t know anything. You went with your mom or something,” Kate says as tears flow down her cheeks.
I jerk my head back, her da was right there when Uncle Finlay picked me up. I don’t get a chance to say a word as Cole comes to move us along to head inside. From the tension in his body, I know he wants us out of the open.
Brooklyn
“Everything is ready in the VIP,”Seán leans in to whisper in my ear.
I nod as I keep moving behind DJ and Kate. The smile that has lit up DJ’s face since we arrived at the helicopter has my heart full. This is the happiest I’ve seen her in a long time.
Now seeing her with my sister and how happy she is, I know I’m doing the right thing for her. It’s been eight whole months. I’m not going to keep punishing her or Kate.
They miss each other. The two bounce forward while keeping an arm around each other’s waist. I chuckle to myself as Kate towers over my girl.
I can’t take my eyes off DJ in those shoes and that dress. Those aren’t the shoes I sent for her, but I’ll be damned if they’re not perfect with the dress. She looks so fucking sexy.
“That’s yer girl?” Seán asks, sounding like he’s about to get his ass kicked.
“Yeah, that’s DJ. Find something else to do with your eyes before you lose them,” I bite out.
“No disrespect. I didn’t know she would be Black and I had no idea … damn. I see why ya keep her hidden, but I don’t see how ya stay away,” he mutters.
He holds his hand up in front of him when I turn to glare at him. If she weren’t mine, I probably would have the samereaction, but she is mine and I don’t like the thought of anyone else looking at her like they want to fuck her.
However, I know that’s insane because look at her. How can you see her and not think about being wrapped in those thick thighs with a handful of that big fat ass? I’m going to fuck her senseless later tonight.
I’ve missed her so much. I hate being away from her. I’m going to make up for every moment that I’ve been gone this time.
I smirk at my own thoughts. I shake my head clear as I see Kate leaning to whisper in DJ’s ear. I trust my sister.
She has had time to prepare herself not to overshare or tell DJ anything I don’t want her to know just yet.
I have business associates and a few friends here tonight. Only people I could trust with the location and the fact that I’m having this event. My crew from New York is here.
They travel with me more often than not these days. I think it’s best if they learn the new operation. Not to mention, I trust them the most.
“Cousin,” is crooned just as we’re nearing the VIP, pulling my attention as we move through the crowd.
I turn to see none other than Noah Black. I smile and tug him into a one-arm hug, clapping him on his back. I didn’t know he was coming.
“What are you doing here?”
“Kate knew I had a case out this way and told me to swing by. Then I heard some noise that had your name in it. I thought I’d detour to drop in and make sure the night goes as you planned,” he says.
I frown. Things haven’t been quiet, but these motherfuckers have been less bold in trying me. I guess the silence has found the volume.
I look at DJ and how happy she is. I’ll kill anyone who ruins this night for her. Maybe doing this was a mistake. However, I’m not about to live my life like a pussy. This shit is going to stop.
I’m the head motherfucker in charge and they all need to get used to it. I can question myself, or I can accept that I’m going to have to shut this bullshit down sooner or later.
“Don’t look like that. I didn’t come to bring the party down. I’ve got your back. She’ll be fine,” Noah leans into my ear to whisper.
I nod and move to place a hand on DJ’s back. She looks up over her shoulder at me. Her gaze then moves beside me.
“Noah?” she says with her brows drawn.
