Page 76 of Niall

“She’ll say yes. It’s just a formality,” Finn replied with a wave of his hand.

Roman grinned, exchanging a glance with Aldo.

“I’m here to offer a wedding gift—well, to you both now.”

Finn smiled. “Not necessary, but the thought is appreciated.”

“Hear me out.”

Finn nodded, waiting for Roman to speak.

“I know you’re headed to Ireland and you’re putting your official wedding off a bit.”

“Yes.”

“And you’re going to cover while he is gone,” he said to me.

“That’s correct.”

“I am offering you gentlemen Aldo.”

Finn and I looked at each other.

“As a houseboy or something?” I asked, teasing.

He laughed and Aldo grinned. “No. I am going to run the Niagara hotel. Aldo will come here and run this one, and you both go to Ireland. Vi will come with him, and you’ll provide a suite for them. You go see Roisin and leave the bad memories behind you. I think it would do you all a world of good. Give Anna a chance to heal. Have some alone time away from all this.”

Finn cleared his throat. “That is very generous of you, but⁠—”

Roman interrupted. “I want to do this.” He indicated Aldo. “We want to do this.”

“Why?”

He shrugged. “Because we’re family now. Our women are friends. Effie understands what Anna and Una have been through. Her loving heart is breaking for Anna, and she wanted to do something. She reminded me of the gift of time I gave Luca when he got married. And Aldo. That gift was returned by them when Effie and I went away for a while. We needed it. I would say you need it.”

Finn looked stunned. “I don’t know what to say, Roman.”

“Say yes. We’ll agree on dates and move forward. I assume all is peaceful again in your territories?”

“Yes.”

“Great. Your men can handle things, and we’ll only step in if needed. Aldo will be here in case your management requires him, and you can take Una and Anna to Ireland. Whisk them to a castle or some other place. Indulge them. Indulge yourself. We’ll handle things here.”

“We’ll return the favor if ever needed.”

“It’s a gift, not a favor, but we’ll keep it in mind.” He stood, extending his hand. “Agreed?”

We took turns shaking hands. “Agreed.”

Una and Anna were baking cookies when we returned to the suite. I inhaled the scent of sugar and chocolate as we walked in. I bent and kissed Anna. “You look better,” I murmured.

Every day, she got a little stronger. Less pale and tense-looking. I was hoping the news we were about to share would make her smile.

“This is a treat,” I added, taking a cookie. “Delicious too.” I bit into the warm dough.

Finn hummed around his mouthful, as pleased as I was to see them looking happy and relaxed.

“I have some good news,” he announced.