"Hear hear!"
"As much as I'd love to tell you a bit more about how these four got together, I think-"
Daniel and Jackson tackled Jake, carrying him away from the mic. I hastily grabbed the mic and smiled at the crowd.
"It's time to cut the cake!"
Francesca, Elle and I pressed down on the knife together, laughing as our joined hands fumbled awkwardly. Jake, Daniel and Jackson each cut a piece after that, feeding bites to their brides.
Jake put a dollop of frosting on Elle's nose and licked it off. Daniel was about to do the same to Francesca when he was stopped by her cold stare. She whispered something to him and he set his cake down immediately.
I shook my head, watching as Jackson draped a napkin over our slice, handing it to Mrs. G . He said something I couldn't hear and she smiled, hurrying off with the cake.
"What was that all about?"
"I'm saving our piece for later."
"To put in the ice box?"
He shook his head slowly.
"I was thinking I could eat it in bed."
I tilted my head, wondering what the hell he was talking about.
"Jackson, that sounds kind of messy."
"Not if I use you as a plate."
He bit my neck and I shuddered, already aroused.
"Besides, I seem to recall marrying a girl who liked getting messy now and then."
I laughed and kissed him back. I glanced at his watch, starting to wish it was time to go upstairs. I decided to put aside a slice of my own.
And to ask Mrs. G if we had any whipped cream.
He was right. He had married a girl who liked getting messy.
Six Months Later Casey
"My turn to hold her."
I reached out eagerly as Elle handed me the wiggling little bundle of joy. Elle and Jake had named their daughter Phoenix. And I was pretty much in love with her.
Everyone was.
I walked around the patio in a circle, singing off key to the baby. I laughed. Considering her mother's beautiful voice, it was no wonder the baby looked so confused!
I was walking better these days. The fresh air and holistic doctor Francesca had flown in from Europe had helped. They'd put me on an IV of a special detox blend of antioxidants.
I grinned at the tall ginger man who was watching me fondly from across the room.
He'd helped a lot too.
He was the Delancey's vet. And he was my boyfriend. Once Jackson had asked him about using antibiotics on their horses, a whole doorway had opened. He'd known about the poisonous effects of the drug and never used it on his patients.
So when we met at the wedding, he'd already known all about me.
After that first dance, we found out we had a lot more to talk about. He was wise, kind and very easy on the eyes.
Even Angelina approved, which was saying something.
I carried Phoenix over to stand by my sister. She was opening another present while everyone ooh'd and ah'd. At six months pregnant, we'd decided it was time to throw her a shower.
She was different now. Softer. I knew Jackson had everything to do with that.
He looked kind of goofy as he proudly held up yet another tiny cowboy outfit. To think I'd thought he was intimidating at first. Other than his size, he was just about the kindest man I knew.
I loved him like a brother. I looked around the table. I'd gained three brothers really, and two sisters. Daniel, Francesca, Elle and Jake were there too, along with their father. He'd been doing a lot better lately.
Something to do with a new granddaughter and two more grandchildren on the way.
Francesca was glowing, her bump just starting to show. Angelina griped about that more than once. They were due just days apart and the glamorous Italian was svelte as ever.
Her baby shower was tomorrow.
I sat down, handing the baby off to her proud papa.
Dale took my hand, pressing a kiss to the back of it.
I had a crazy feeling I might be next.
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Bound To Me
Joanna Blake
Chapters
Chapter One - Mistaken Chapter Two - Seduction Chapter Three - Explosion Chapter Four - Premonition Chapter Five - Infatuation Chapter Six - Distortion Chapter Seven - Flirtation Chapter Eight - Rebellion Chapter Nine - Submission Chapter Ten - Distraction Chapter Eleven - Abduction
Chapter Twelve - Retribution