“Oh, really? You’ve never said.”
I lean in to nip her bottom lip. “Who knew my wife was such a tease?”
“Your wife is a lot of things, and right now, she’s hungry.”
“I have to admit,Ciara outdid herself with the wedding planning,” I say as I look around.
While we had some pictures taken in the snow, the marquee was being transformed into something out of a winterfairytale. Tables have been brought in and decorated with white tablecloths and enormous arrangements of winter roses, and the guests are enjoying the unlimited amount of champagne that Ronan unknowingly has fitted the bill for, courtesy of his wife.
“She really did.” Riley rubs her belly.
“Is that a compliment I just heard?”
I turn around to see Ciara grinning up at me.
Nico is perched on her hip, wearing the smallest tuxedo I’ve ever seen.
I would never admit it to her and Ronan, but they really do make very cute kids.
“You must be hallucinating.”
Ciara narrows her eyes at me before turning her attention to Riley.
“I realize this is your wedding and all, but try not to overdo it. We do not need your waters breaking on the dance floor.”
As the reception gets into full swing, I hardly get a chance to be with Riley. Whenever I try to sneak a moment with her, either Ciara, Lucy, or Mila pull her away and I don’t see her again for hours. But I can’t get annoyed, not when she looks so happy.
“Are you ever going to thank me?” Ronan appears at my side, carrying a sleeping Addison.
“For what?”
“For forcing you and Riley together.”
I roll my eyes as my brother fights a smile.
“But in all seriousness, I’m really happy for you both.”
“Enough with all the feelings crap.”
“I can’t help it.” Ronan gazes adoringly down at his daughter.
I laugh. “Fatherhood has changed you.”
“For the better, I hope.”
“Jury’s still out on that one.” I clap him on the shoulder. “So, do you miss living with me, or what?”
“Not even a little bit.”
“Liar.”
Ronan fights a smile as he gently rocks Addison. “I think Ciara misses you, though I can’t imagine why. You’re a grumpy bastard.”
“Some would think it was in our genes.”
Ronan huffs a laugh. “How's house hunting going?”
After Nico and Addison were born, Ciara insisted that Riley and I stay at the estate a little longer, not just for the extra help but because she wanted as much family time as possible.
