“I already have the shirt.”
“Guess it’s official then.”
“It definitely is.”
EPILOGUE
ASPEN
NEW YEAR’S EVE
“Ican’t believe you managed to get us out of…well,everything, tonight,” Phoenix says as he collapses on the couch and pulls me down next to him.
The week after Christmas had been nothing short of chaos as we all tried to figure out our new normal, splitting time between here and Talon’s so Bristol would never be alone. She said she didn’t want us to fuss, but it wasn’t a hardship, especially getting to hang out with Navy and Chip.
It had also allowed her the chance to sneak in two more dates with Wade. The poor guy hadn’t started working at Lowcountry Automotive yet but she warned him of the impending posturing her brothers would be doing as soon as he walked in. She said he wasn’t worried, which was probably good because Cora and I worried enough for everyone. We’d been working overtime to make sure Phoenix and Talon would give the guy a chance,because Bristol deserved it, and if she was ready to date, we wouldn’t let her brothers stand in the way.
“It’s my superpower.” I sigh dramatically as I throw my arm over my face.
He chuckles. “Know what my superpower is?”
“If you say your penis, I’m going to smother you with this pillow.”
“I mean, that’s a close second but not what I was gonna say.” The tone of his voice has me peeking one eye at him as he smiles. “I love you.”
“You what?” I squeak, scrambling into his lap and framing his face with my hands.
“I know things are still new, but”—he shrugs—“I don’t want to pretend I don’t when you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Brushing my lips against his, I smile. “I love you too.”
“I mean, that’s good, right? Seein’ as you put in all that work to get me naked, loving me should be a bonus.”
His smirk is deliciously naughty, and I want to know each and every thought running through his mind right now. Because honestly, I can’t think of anything better than ringing in the new year with this man.
I’m just about to tell him that when my phone buzzes on the coffee table.
And again.
And again.
Frowning, I reach for it and swipe open the group text.
MONTANA: Happy New Year’s Eve, baby sisters!
VIENNA: Umm happy New Year’s Eve to you too?
MONTANA: I have great news!
ASPEN: Is Ellison pregnant?!
MONTANA: I already told you we’re not trying until well after the wedding
MONTANA: (picture of palmetto tree)
“What’s wrong?”Phoenix asks, his brows drawing together in concern.
“Uh, give me a sec.”
