Page 99 of Cooper’s Passion

“So, when’s the wedding gonna take place?” Diaz asked. “I wanna make sure that my wife and my sons can come.”

Cooper exchanged a quick look with Haven. “Actually, the bonding is tonight. And it’s a very private ceremony… uhm…”

“What Cooper is trying to say,” Samson said with a grin, “is that they will blood-bond during sex tonight.”

“Oh.” Diaz suddenly feigned interest in his shoes.

“But we’ll have a human wedding too,” Cooper assured him. “I’m sure Anita will want that so our families and friends can attend.”

Diaz nodded. “Good. Sorry. I guess I’m not used to people talking so freely about… uhm… you know… sex.”

“I understand.” Cooper exchanged a look with Samson.

Samson nodded. “And we’d like to give them some privacy at the house tonight. Since Cooper’s flat is still under renovation, and Cooper is still staying at Wesley’s, Wesley and Virginia are leaving for a quick trip to Baltimore tonight. And I would like you, José, to stay here, at my house, as my guest. Delilah has already prepared a room for you.”

The news seemed to come as a relief to Sheriff Diaz. “Yeah, of course, great. That’s perfect.” He nodded at Cooper. “And I should leave tomorrow morning to drive home to Elko. I’d better let Anita know.”

“She’ll be sad to see you leave.”

Diaz laughed. “I’ve seen the way she looks at you. Trust me, she can’t wait until I’m back home, and the two of you are alone.”

Cooper smirked. He couldn’t argue with the truth.