I let out a shaky breath and forced myself to leave the haven of the bathroom. Maddie let out a wolf whistle as I made my way to the living room. “Damn, girl, you were right to go with the blue. You look like an ice princess.”
Wren beamed at me, waving a hand in front of her face. “You look too beautiful. I’m going to cry.”
Her reaction was exactly what I needed, and I burst out laughing. I crossed to my bestie and placed a hand on her tiny belly. “It’s not me making you cry, it’s this little one.”
“You’re both jerks,” she muttered.
Clint chuckled from his spot on the couch. “Hormones, man. I’ll never forget how my sister cried at the drop of a hat while she was pregnant.”
A knock sounded on the door, and then it opened. Holt, Nash, and Caden entered, but I only had eyes for Caden. He wore a navy tux that fit him like a dream and somehow made the green of his eyes impossibly brighter.
The moment his gaze zeroed in on me, he stilled. That gold in his hazel eyes sparked, and then he ate up the space between us. The rest of the world melted away as his hands found my face, drawing me in.
“You’re the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.”
My breath hitched. “Thank you for making me feel that. The dresses, the jewelry, the spa.”
Caden’s lips brushed mine. “Don’t you know by now? I’d do anything for you.”
“Hey, no making out with our sister in front of us,” Nash grumbled.
Maddie smacked him. “Don’t ruin their moment. Caden gave G the most romantic day of her life.”
Holt arched a brow. “You putting us to shame, Caden?”
Wren grinned. “He definitely is.”
My cheeks heated, but I took Caden’s hand. “Maybe we should go downstairs.”
Nash chuckled. “Always hated being the center of attention.”
Caden’s fingers wove through mine. “You sure you’re ready for this?”
I nodded. “Let’s go charm the pants off some stuffy, rich people.”
Wren snorted and shook her head. “You knowyou’rerich, right?”
“But I’m not stuffy,” I argued as we filed out of the hotel suite.
Holt dropped a kiss to her head. “I hate to break it to you, Cricket, but you’re rich now, too. Wearegetting married.”
Wren’s lips twitched. “Oh, I know. I’m just using you for your money. That and the hot sex.”
Caden choked on a laugh. “Harsh.”
Holt hit the elevator button. “I’ll take what I can get.”
Nash clapped him on the shoulder. “Smart man.”
We climbed into the elevator, taking it to the lobby. We followed the flow of impeccably dressed guests headed toward the gala. As we stepped inside, I gasped. “Caden, this is gorgeous.”
He squeezed my hand. “Erika did an amazing job. I think it feels like it really fits the space.”
“It’s like a magical forest,” Wren muttered as she took it in.
“Not too shabby, brother,” Nash admitted.
“Thanks. Now, let’s get some drinks,” Caden said.
