Her fingers threaded through my hair. “I’d love to. Who’s getting married and when?”
“Amir and Dina. This weekend.”
Her eyebrows arched. “Wow, that’s… fast.”
I shrugged. “They’ve been playing their games for years, so not really.”
“Are you sure they’d want me there? Because we’re not that close.”
I took her jaw between my fingers. “Iwant you there, so if they want me at their wedding, they’ll accept you as my plus-one.”
“But—”
I silenced her with a kiss, pushing her against the tile. I ate at her mouth, devouring her as I thrust my tongue inside and she met me eagerly.
With regret, I broke the kiss and stared down into her crystal blue eyes. “So this weekend, you’re mine.”
She chuckled. “I’m already yours, but sure. I’ll be your date.”
That night, I fucked her again, reminding her with each thrust who she belonged to. We burned ourselves out, chasing the passion until there was nothing left but tangled sheets and shared silence.
Chapter 32
Sophie
It had been, hands down, one of the best weeks of my entire life, which was odd considering I was here because I was running away from my problems, namely my dead boyfriend’s crazy ex-wife.
Yet, I felt safe, cherished, and so happy I could burst, so I wasn’t about to question it. Life was too short, and I intended to thoroughly enjoy every moment of it.
I was in the bathroom, brushing a sweep of mascara over my lashes, getting ready for Amir and Dina’s wedding when my phone began to ring. The sharp buzz echoed against the tile. I glanced at the screen, half expecting a text from Violet.
Instead, my cousin’s name lit up the display on FaceTime. I swiped to answer, angling the phone away from the sink.
“Hello, Kristoff,” I said, a smile tugging at my lips.
“Who are you getting all dolled up for?” he asked.
My cheeks heated, because truthfully, I wanted to look hot for Kian, but I didn’t want to sound like some infatuated young girl, so instead I said, “Going to a wedding.”
“New friends?”
“Yes.” Then I realized the time and I asked, “Shouldn’t you be asleep?”
He chuckled. “I’m good. I got my few hours of sleep.”
“Gosh, I’m not sure how you and Kian can operate like that.” He raised a surprised brow and I realized my mistake instantly, so I quickly asked, “Are the kids and Gemma asleep? How is Sienna?”
“Everyone’s fine and sleeping. Now, elaborate.”
I shot him a puzzling look.
“On what?” He tilted his head, shooting me a knowing look, and I let out a sigh. “Fine, fine. You said it yourself, he’s a good guy.”
“He is,” he agreed. “I just don’t want you to get hurt.”
“Meaning?”
“Meaning exactly that,” he said. “Jonathan did a number on you, and honestly didn’t treat you right, neither the first nor second time. I want to make sure you’re not rushing into something because of that.”
