We sit back down.
“What do you need from me?” I ask. “Aside from the usual. I’ll organize a bachelor party to celebrate and make sure you get to the church on time. I’ll carry the rings and all that.”
He smiles. “That sounds perfect. We’ll talk about it in the coming weeks.”
I nod.
“I’m sure Robyn will let us know what she wants from us,” he says. “She’s asked Carla to be her maid of honor.”
My heart beats faster.
“The two of them will organize the wedding. I’ll do what I can to help, but chances are I’ll get in the way.” He laughs, and I force myself to follow suit.
I’m going to see Carla again.
This is great.
No, it isn’t.
Flint will be there too. I’m sure the two of them will hit it off. It’s a matter of time before it happens. They like each other. They’ll never end up putting things on hold because of Mistveil. It’s a given.
“Magma!” Ridge barks, pulling me out of my thoughts.
“Sorry,” I mutter. “I was just running through all of my duties. I’ll check in with Robyn as well.”
“Robyn wanted me to let you know that you can bring a date to the wedding. We’ll need final numbers in a week or two. So if there’s someone you wanted to take…”
I start to shake my head.
“You’re most welcome to bring someone. Flint mentioned something about a hot Red shifter female. That’s very progressive of you, I have to say.”
“Flint has a big mouth,” I grumble. I’m going to put my fist in it if he doesn’t watch out.
Why won’t he leave it alone?
Ridge laughs. “It’s nothing to be ashamed about. I think it’s awesome that you’re seeing someone.”
I’m about to set the record straight when he goes on.
“Robyn mentioned something about Carla bringing someone.” He shrugs.
I feel this pang of hurt because I’m a fucking idiot.
“It’s probably Flint,” I say.
“No, not Flint,” he shakes his head. “I think she might be seeing someone else.” He frowns and shrugs. “I’m not sure.”
“Carla is seeing someone, and it’s not Flint?”
He shrugs, “I think so. All I know for sure is that she’s bringing someone, and you should ask this female you like. In fact, I’m adding a plus-one for you. Flint will bring someone. We both know that.” Ridge laughs. “He’ll probably end up fucking her in the bathroom while Robyn and I cut the cake.” He shakes his head. “I know he has issues stemming from his childhood and that a psychologist would have a field day with him, but he’s such a dog. I, for one, am glad that Carla is seeing someone else.”
“You’re right.” I try hard to feel glad and fail.
“He talks about settling down and all that, but I don’t know that he has it in him.”
“Me neither,” I say absently, my mind still on a certain blonde. How long has she been dating this male?
Fuck!
