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“She. Touched. Me.”
“Ohhh that.” Giggling, Emily pulled out onto the street. “Wasn’t nothin’ sexual about it.”
The hell it wasn’t.
“Not like you’re thinkin’ anyway.” Taking her hand, Emily squeezed it. “You know how Shiloh’s gown was cut real low, showin’ all that cleavage and her graceful shoulders? All Cassie had to offer was her bony backside—she ain’t got no titties.” Emily snickered. “You do, though. See, Miss Lilly’s creation is made especially for you, to showcase your beautiful body in the best way possible. It’s our custom.”
Arien glanced down at her nipples poking against her shirt. “My ta-tas?”
“My cousins are going to be so proud.” She smirked.
“That’s sexist.”
“And that skinny bitch is gonna have to eat crow.”
What the fuck have I gotten myself into here?
“Why?”
“Because you won.”
Opening the door to her bedroom, Kellan found her at the vanity, putting on her makeup. Reminded of the first time he ever saw her, he stood there for a moment, just watching her. This beautiful vision of a girl, who became his stepsister then, would become his wife today.
He glanced at his watch.
Couple more hours, baby cakes.
They’d make it legal at the courthouse in Jackson this morning. A piece of paper didn’t hold any more meaning to them than that, but he knew it meant something to Arien. Besides, he’d never admit it to anyone, not even her, but the fact that it was his name forever linked with hers in the county records made Kellan feel some kind of way. Like he had more of a claim to her. He didn’t. Except for this one afternoon when she belonged only to him.
He tiptoed in, coming up behind her. His hands on her shoulders, he leaned over, slipping them inside her robe to squeeze her breasts. “Happy weddin’ day.” Kellan kissed her neck, murmuring in her ear, “I love you.”
“I love you too.” She giggled. “Isn’t it bad luck to see me before the wedding?”
“Nah.” He nibbled on her earlobe. “Besides, they’ll whisk you away from us before you know it to put you in Miss Lilly’s dress. We don’t get to see you after that.”
’Til you’re ours.
But right now, you’re just mine.
Kellan lifted her from the chair, and pulling the clip from her hair, he kissed her. With nothing beneath the silk she wore, his fingers swept over every square inch of skin, pressing her soft body into his hardness. Fuck, he could hardly wait to be inside her. And he’d never have to lie awake alone again.
“It’s time to go, wifey.” He squeezed the cheek of her ass. “Get dressed.”
“I’m not your wife yet. Don’t jinx us.”
He smirked. “Soon enough.”
Sitting in the front seat of the dually with his father, Arien fidgeted all the way to Jackson. Maybe it was because Grams insisted on keeping the baby home with her. Made her anxious to leave him.
Chewing on her lip, she slid out of the truck. He and Tanner were there to catch her. She looked real pretty in a short lace dress and her boots.
Kissing her cheek, Matthew put a small bouquet of flowers in her hand. “I love ya, Arien. So beautiful,” he rasped, his voice all choky. No doubt she reminded him of her mama.
Nudging him, his brother tipped his chin at the flowers. “Why didn’t we think of that?”
“I dunno. ’Cause we weren’t, I guess.”
“Never you mind, it’s for her daddy to do,” he said over his shoulder, presenting her with his arm. “C’mon, daughter.”
