“What are you doing with the second one?”
I only shrug in response since I haven’t thought about that yet. I can’t really return them since it’ll be past the thirty-day mark from the day I bought them when we get back to the States. I’m honestly thinking of letting her have both; that way, she can switch between the two to match her outfits or something.
August is looking at the rings in awe, and when he moves them side to side, I know he's watching the way they shine in the light.
“Pick one and give them back before she comes out here.”
They close the box and glance behind me before meeting my eyes. “Emerald-cut.” Sire tosses the box back, and I put it back in my bag before taking the second one from August.
“Why?” I glance over at Sire, and he leans back in his seat.
“She tagged along with me when I was buying a promise ring for my girl a few years ago. I remember her mentioning how perfect emerald-cut engagement rings are.”
I nod to myself and almost grab the ring to look at it again, but I’m too nervous that Sage will come back out and see.
“It doesn’t matter though.”
I look over at Sire, and his eyes are already on me.
“She’d wear a ring pop candy with a smile on her face if you proposed with it.”
August laughs softly from beside him and agrees before Sire goes on. “She loves you, and I know I give you a hard time, but I can see you love my sister.” He shrugs. “I know you don’t give a shit about my blessing, but I’m not against you becoming my brother-in-law. Sage always has a smile on her face, but she seems even happier when you simply walk into the room or call her on her phone. As long as that never changes, I’m happy you guys are happy.”
I feel a smirk tug at my lips, and he immediately rolls his eyes at me and looks back at his movie. “Careful, Griffin,” I start. “You said we wouldn’t be friends, and that sounds like we’re a step in that direction.”
He fakes a gag, and when August genuinely gags, I shake my head at the two of them and get up to find Sage. When I pass the bathroom, I think Vidia and Hazel are still there. They’re whispering, and I’m certain they’re talking shit about something, but I keep walking to the back.
When I hear her laugh, I realize the room door must be open. Just as I turn, I see it is and peek into the room to find her lying on the bed with her sister.
“Lee! I was just talking about you!”
“Were you?” I flop on the bed beside her and lean on my elbow to look at her.
“She was just talking about how she wants to break up with you.”
My head snaps over to Lisette so damn fast I give myself whiplash. “The fuck are you talking about?” I rub my neck before sitting up, but she only shrugs, so I turn to Sage. “The fuck is she talking about?”
She crosses her arms and just stares at me, but I’m so confused.
“What did I do?”
Her face softens, and I clear my throat from how weak my voice sounded just now.
“You did nothing! Why are you believing her?” Sage laughs before pulling me in for a hug, and I must’ve been holding my breath because when her arms come around me, I don’t feel as lightheaded
“I waskidding. Why do you look so damn pale?” Lisettelaughs, and I don’t flip her off because I’m sure she’d try to hit me, and I won’t hit her back, but I will lock her in the damn bathroom for the next five hours if she touches me.
“Your brothers are calling you.” They aren’t, but Lisette lets out an annoyed breath and leaves us. When I look back at Sage, she’s already watching me with a perfect smile. I wrap an arm around her waist and pull her on top of me before laying on my back. “What were you saying about me?”
Her smile widens before she kisses me. “I was just telling her that I love you.”
I feel a smile spread across my face and I catch her lips with mine. “I love you way more.” I kiss her again before she can respond and sigh softly against her. “I feel like we haven’t been alone indays.” My hand slips into her shirt, and I rub her back as she rests her head on my shoulder.
“Ugh, I know.” She kisses my neck softly as she plays with my hair. “I have a meeting as soon as we land, but I'm all yours tonight.” She promises.
I wrap my arms around her as I hold her closer. “You're mine every hour of the day.” I remind her, and when she pulls away, a pretty smile plays on her face.
“Very true.” She leans in, but I pull away before her lips land on mine.
