Total pages in book: 113
Estimated words: 107012 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 535(@200wpm)___ 428(@250wpm)___ 357(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 107012 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 535(@200wpm)___ 428(@250wpm)___ 357(@300wpm)
“And I’m pretty fucking sure I told ya it would be a cold day in hell and every witch on a burning stake there would have frozen tits before the day I ever check in with the likes of ya. Step aside and get the fuck out of my face,” I growl.
He scoffs and turns his attention to Brooklyn and Logan. “What the fuck happened to you two?” he says with a frown as he looks their faces over.
“We happened to each other. Imagine what happens to those we don’t give a shit about,” Brooklyn bites out.
Danny’s laugh grabs my attention. I turn to find her walking out with a smile on her face as she looks up at the captain. I love that crazy laugh. It brings a smile to my face.
“I’m so sorry about all of this. I’ll be happy to pay for the repairs,” she says as she bats her lashes.
“Nonsense. We should be paying for your repairs, for putting you through this. Things like this happen all the time.
“My wife just did the same thing about a month ago. The spider actually bit her. I don’t see why you were brought in for driving your husband’s vehicle.”
“Oh no. I hope she’s all right now. Not many women who look like me have husbands with the last name McGowan. In their defense, I still haven’t changed my ID.
“I was also a little nervous about how my husband would react when he found out what I did to his new truck. I believe your detectives took that as nervousness because the vehicle wasn’t supposed to be in my possession.”
“Bullshit, excuse my language. I want to apologize on their behalf. You have my number if you ever need anything.”
Danny comes to my side, and I tuck her under my arm. Strong narrows his eyes at her as he works his jaw. He nods to himself and pulls a hand down his face.
“We’ll meet again,” he says.
“Ya should hope not. It’s time ya start to listen to yer superiors.”
“Fuck off.”
I shrug and turn with my wife to leave. This eejit has never understood when to back off. I give Danny a squeeze.
“Is she okay?” she whispers.
“Aye.”
“The brother?”
“I like him. He did right by his sister. They’re both fine.”
CHAPTER 42
Love of My Life
Ciara
Present …
“What are you thinking about?” Dylan asks as I stand in the mirror staring at my reflection.
I smile to myself as I lift my gaze to his. Dylan is still as handsome as the day I walked into his gym and triggered my memories of him. I sink back into him as he moves to wrap his arms around me.
“I was thinking that your family knows how to throw a wedding. That was so much fun. After everything we’ve all been through, everyone seemed to be so happy.
“I know it’s not all over and we still have a few loose ends to tie up, but today felt like a win. Like, we’re all that much closer to finding and plugging the holes. You know?”
“I know what you mean, and I believe you’re right. We can all begin to move on with our lives. Ryan did a good thing.
“I think we all needed this—to be together as a family. We’re all bringing in the New Year with a fresh start. New beginnings,” he replies. “Yeah, we’re still waiting to find them and be done for good, but to be honest, will it ever be over?”
I turn in his arms and look up into his eyes. He searches my face as he looks back at me. The last four years have been trying, but I’ve fallen so much deeper in love with this man.
“No, you’re right. I don’t think it will be. Ciarán is turning eighteen and he wants to come here to spend time with the uncles. I didn’t want him to, but you’re right. This will always be a part of our lives and he should know what that means firsthand.
“I can’t hold on to him forever. Maybe it’s time I let go and move forward with starting my own family. That is, if you still want that.”
I hardly get to finish my words before he crushes my lips in a hard kiss. I hear more than see my dress being torn down the back. I snicker because he’s looked like he wanted to tear it from my body since this morning, when I first got ready for the wedding.
I had a feeling the sheer panels would get me this kind of reaction. The dress was tasteful but sexy. Taegan and Dahila thought it was perfect. I wasn’t sure until I saw Dylan’s eyes light up the first time he saw me.
“I’ve wanted to start a family with you since the day you walked into my gym and back into my life. You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting to make you mine forever,” he breathes into my mouth.