“I wouldn’t miss this for the world. Besides, I hear there’s a ton of tall and athletically gifted men in town this weekend.” She shoots me a wink as she steps out of my arms.
“Absolutely not!” Bennett and Jax shout in unison.
Walker rolls her eyes. “You do realize I’m a grown ass woman and can do whomever I please.”
I would say she meant whatever, not whomever, but from what little time we’ve spent together hanging out or chatting over FaceTime, I know Walker meant what she said.
Jax groans. “Come on, Dubs. Don’t give me a heart attack this weekend. It’s supposed to be my All-Star break, and having to protect you from assholes doesn’t sound like my idea of relaxing.”
I find it cute that they nicknamed her Dubs because her name is Walker Wilson. When Bennett told me about her and their childhood, I expected Walker to be a total tomboy, but that couldn’t be further fromthe truth. She has that old money prep style—she wears mini dresses or skirts every time I see her and she’s always got a bow in her hair. She calls it the “Hamptons grandmother aesthetic” and it totally works for her.
It’s only as the three siblings continue to bicker about the boys being overbearing older brothers that I notice the rest of the group has also arrived.
Kenna rushes up to me and squeezes me into a big hug. Being five foot seven, I’ve always felt decently tall compared to my friends, but with Kenna being six foot, I feel small. Though, not as small as when I’m beside Bennett.
“Are you ready to celebrate?” Kenna asks.
“So ready,” I tell her, though she doesn’t know just what we’re about to celebrate yet.
Dakota and Alexa both give me hugs next. “I’m so glad you were able to make it!”
“Me too! It helps that I’m covering the All-Star game this weekend and the skills competition,” Alexa explains.
Dakota’s hug is more of a back pat due to her growing bump being in the way. “How are you feeling after the flight?” I ask her. We all flew out here together and witnessed how sick she was on the plane. I felt so helpless the entire flight.
A soft smile spreads across her face. “Much better, thanks for asking. Carse got the twins settled with his parents while I took a nap so now I feel like a whole new woman.”
As we’re grabbing drinks, Jax tells Dakota and Kenna he had a special mocktail concocted for them. Bennett drinks his typical whiskey while I decide on a dirty martini. I’m sticking to just one for now so I have my wits about me for what’s to come.
Leaning down to whisper in my ear, Bennett asks, “Should we tell them now?”
“Someone’s in a hurry to tie me down,” I quirk, playfully bumping my shoulder against his.
Bennett hums in my ear. “You have no idea, baby girl.” He sets down his drink so he can wrap both of his arms around my waist. Standing behind me, I melt into his embrace.
“Scarlett and I would like to make an announcement.” I give his arms a reassuring squeeze and he holds me just a little bit tighter. “We’re getting married,” Bennett declares.
“No shit, Captain Obvious. That’s why we’re here celebrating the last of your days as a bachelor,” Jax says in an annoyed tone.
“Tonight.” That one word leaving Bennett’s mouth has everyone stunned silent.
Clearing my throat, I add, “And we’d love it if you would all join us for our ceremony and then celebrate with us after.”
Griff just fist pumps and turns to Carse, holding out his hand. “Pay up.”
Carse bats Griff’s hand away and scoffs. “No way, they haven’t actually signed a marriage certificate yet.”
“Don’t care. You said they wouldn’t get married this weekend and what did I say?”
“When in Vegas,” Carson mocks.
“Oh, come on. Don’t be a sore loser, Carsey,” Kenna scolds her twin brother. “My hubby won fair and square. Besides, you’re taking away from their moment.” She turns to face us, brimming with excitement. “I can’t tell you how happy I am that you’re getting married!”
“We’re all so happy for you!” Dakota agrees, raising her mocktail toward us in cheers.
The group sends us a chorus of cheers as we celebrate and partake in a few of the party games Jax had planned.
“Should we go get Gunner and Gemma now?” Bennett leans in to ask me.
