Page 118 of Every Beat of My Heart
Fiona merely shook her head, her lips tugging up in amusement as she hugged Claire next. “Welcome to the Calloway family. We’re loud and crazy, but we’ll stick by your side no matter what.”
“Thank you,” Claire said. Then we were bombarded by my dad and my other siblings. Each one wanted to congratulate us and give us unnecessary advice.
Finally, I ended it by saying, “If you don’t stop giving us a hard time, I’m going to set you up.” I pointed at Wes and Teddy since Ryder was already married. “And you’re not going to like who I pick.”
Teddy waggled his brow. “You know any hot teachers?”
“Not any without warts. But I do know a sunny marketing consultant who’d be perfect for you.”
Teddy glared at me, then walked away.
“Well, that got rid of them quick.”
“You always know exactly what to say,” Claire said as we moved into a slow dance.
“Hmm. I know exactly what to say to my brothers to get rid of them.”
“You also know exactly what to say to get into my panties.”
“Oh, I do, do I? Hmm. Are you ready to head back to our room?” We’d rented one in the inn for the evening. Owen was staying with Dad at the main house with Izzy. They’d developed a sweet relationship, and I hoped it would translate when Claire and I had kids.
“I thought you’d never ask.”
